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Blizzard warning issued for Sault and area

Also, expect freezing rain tonight, says Environment Canada
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WEATHER ALERTS
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Blizzard warning in effect for:
    •    Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
    •    Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
    •    Blind River - Thessalon

Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and visibility frequently near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected or occurring.

Blizzard conditions and very strong winds are expected to develop Sunday afternoon.

A strong low pressure system will track through the area on Sunday. In the wake of this low, snow and strong northwest winds of 70 km/h gusting to 100 km/h will develop Sunday afternoon. As a result, blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities are expected beginning Sunday afternoon and will persist into Monday morning.

The strong winds may also result in damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Power outages are also possible.

Additional snowfall amounts Sunday afternoon and Sunday night will be near 10 to 15 cm.

The strong winds will slowly ease through the day on Monday, and visibility will also improve.

Note that a freezing rain warning is also in effect for tonight into Sunday morning.

Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous due to reduced visibility. Road closures are possible. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

Blizzard warnings are issued when widespread reduced visibilities of 400 metres or less are expected for at least four hours.

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.

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Freezing rain warning in effect for:
    •    Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
    •    Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
    •    Blind River - Thessalon
    •    Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake

Freezing rain tonight then snow and blowing snow with damaging winds Sunday. A blizzard warning has also been issued for these regions.

Precipitation associated with a winter storm will begin as snow this evening then is forecast to change to freezing rain. A transition to rain is expected Sunday morning before a change back to snow later Sunday.

Total snow and ice pellet accumulations from this storm will vary widely from 5 to 15 cm.

In addition, northwesterly wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h are expected Sunday afternoon through Monday morning resulting in very low to zero visibility in blowing snow.

Travel will become hazardous due to accumulating snow and ice pellets and then nil visibility in snow and blowing snow.

Environment Canada meteorologists continue to monitor this developing storm closely.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Utility outages may occur. 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.

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.

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Winter storm warning in effect for:
    •    Wawa - Pukaskwa Park
    •    White River - Dubreuilville

Major winter storm with 20 to 30 cm of snow and blowing snow Sunday and Sunday night.

Snow, heavy at times, is forecast to begin after midnight Saturday night and taper off late Sunday night. Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm are likely by Sunday night.

In addition, northerly wind gusts of 50 to 70 km/h are expected Sunday afternoon through Monday morning resulting in very poor to almost nil visibility in blowing snow. Near blizzard conditions are possible.

Environment Canada meteorologists continue to monitor this developing storm closely.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. 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.

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