20 to 30 cm of snow expected by Monday afternoon: Environment Canada

In addition to a winter storm warning in effect for Sault Ste. Marie and area, Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for areas outside the Sault, including Searchmont and Thessalon.

Full text of the Environment Canada weather alerts follow:

Winter storm warning in effect for:
    •    Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island

Heavy snowfall with blowing snow is expected.

Heavy snow will continue tonight. Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm is expected by the time the snow tapers off Monday afternoon. In addition, strong winds gusting up to 70 km/h will reduce visibility in blowing snow.

This winter storm is due to a low pressure system that will track east across the Great Lakes tonight and Monday.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

Snowfall warning in effect for:
    •    Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
    •    Blind River - Thessalon

Heavy snow tonight into Monday.

Heavy snow continues tonight. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm are expected by the time the snow tapers off Monday afternoon.

The snow is due to a low pressure system that will track east across the Great Lakes tonight through Monday.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. 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 [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.