North of the Sault, there are winter storm and travel advisory alerts.
WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snowfall warning in place for:
- Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island
Hazards:
Total snowfall of 15 cm
Mixture of ice pellets with snow
Reduced visibility caused by snow and blowing.
Timing:
Continue on to Wednesday morning, and onto Tuesday.
Discussion:
Snow and ice pellets will persist through Wednesday morning. The heaviest rain is expected Tuesday morning and Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Be ready to adapt your driving to changing road conditions. Heavy snow can cause visibility to be reduced. The accumulation of snow can make it difficult to navigate surfaces such as roads, walkways, parking lots, and highways.
Please continue to check Environment Canada’s alerts, forecasts, and other information. Send an email to [email protected] to report severe weather. You can also tweet your reports using #ONStorm
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Winter storm warning in force for:
- Agawa – Lake Superior Park
- Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay
Significant snowfall is possible tonight through Wednesday morning.
Hazards:
Total snowfall amounts between 15 and 25 cm
Visibility is reduced by heavy snow and blowing powder.
Timing:
Tonight continues through Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
Discussion:
Tonight is expected to bring snowfall for a long time. Snow is expected to continue until Wednesday morning. It is possible to expect snowfalls of between 15 and 25 cm. The heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday morning through Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
The snow can also blow, which can cause reduced visibility, especially on Tuesday and Tuesday nights.
The accumulation of snow can make it difficult for vehicles to navigate roads, sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots. Heavy snow can cause visibility to be reduced suddenly. Be extra cautious when driving or walking in the affected areas. Turn on your lights if visibility is reduced while driving and keep a safe distance.
Please continue to check Environment Canada’s alerts, forecasts, and other information. Send an email to [email protected] to report severe weather. You can also tweet your reports using #ONStorm
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Weather advisory in force for:
- Wawa – Pukaskwa Park
- White River – Dubreuilville
Winter weather travel advisory in force
Hazards:
Total snowfall accumulations around 10 cm
Reduced visibility when blowing snow.
Timing:
Now, continue on through Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
Discussion:
Tuesday night will see the heaviest snow.
Winter driving conditions can be dangerous and motorists should adjust their travel plans accordingly. Be ready to adapt your driving to changes in road conditions. Heavy snow can cause visibility to be reduced suddenly.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, https://www.twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 5-1-1.
Please continue to check Environment Canada’s alerts, forecasts, and other information. Send an email to [email protected] to report severe weather. You can also tweet your reports using #ONStorm
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