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Special weather statement: Snowfall warning in effect

Snowfall warning in effect for:

  • Blind River – Thessalon
  • Espanola – Killarney
  • Manitoulin Island

Significant snowfall expected Saturday into Sunday morning.

Hazards:
Snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow.

Timing:
Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning.

Discussion:
Snow is expected to impact northeastern Ontario beginning Saturday afternoon. 15 to 20 cm of snow are expected by Sunday morning. Some areas may also receive ice pellets mixed in with the snow, which could reduce the total snowfall amount.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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