City of Sault Ste. Marie declares significant weather event and advises against unnecessary travel

The City of Sault Ste. Marie has declared a significant weather event in the area due to an Environment Canada weather advisory.

The weather advisory calls for heavy snow, strong winds and a risk of freezing rain from tonight until Saturday evening.

Public Works has advised that all city streets and sidewalks maintained by the city should be considered in a "state of repair" and caution should be taken.

For more information, please see the news release included below.

The City of Sault Ste. Marie has declared a Significant Weather Event in the area with respect to potential hazardous storm conditions continuing until further notice.

Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory with heavy snowfall accumulations, strong winds, risk of freezing rain and heavy rain for Sault Ste. Marie and area from tonight through to Saturday evening.

Heavy snowfall is expected to continue Sunday, as well.

Hazardous travel conditions are expected.

Public Works crews continue to work diligently during the event, but it may take longer than normal to ensure public safety and that the roadways, sidewalks, and transit bus stops meet normal maintenance standards.

Public Works will continue to monitor the weather and patrol the roadways and deploy all available crews to address any snow and ice accumulation.

During this time, all roads and sidewalks maintained by the City are considered to be in a “state of repair” until further notice. Drivers and pedestrians should use an appropriate level of caution when travelling during this event and avoid unnecessary travel.

Updates will be posted to the City’s website and social media sites as required. Thank you for your cooperation.