Winter Storm Warning & Snowfall Warning – Elliot Lake, Blind River, Espanola, Killarney, Thessalon

Winter storm warning in effect for:

  • Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake

A winter storm with heavy snow and local blowing snow is expected Wednesday.

Snow, heavy at times, is expected to develop Wednesday morning and continue into Wednesday evening. Northeasterly winds gusting to 50 km/h will also produce blowing snow in exposed areas.

Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are likely by Wednesday evening.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

Snowfall warning in effect for:

  • Blind River – Thessalon
  • Espanola – Killarney

Significant snowfall is expected Wednesday.

Snow, heavy at times, is expected to develop Wednesday morning and continue into Wednesday evening. The precipitation may fall as rain near the shoreline which would reduce snowfall amounts in those areas.

Total snowfall amounts near 15 cm are likely over inland areas by Wednesday evening.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

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