Snow warning in effect for Superior shore (updated)

Snow warning in effect for Superior shore (updated)

SNOWFALL WARNING ENVIRONMENT CANADA *************************** 9 a.m. update Snowfall warning issued for: Sault Ste. Marie - St.

SNOWFALL WARNING

ENVIRONMENT CANADA

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9 a.m. update

Snowfall warning issued for:
Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island - Greater Sudbury and vicinity - Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake - Blind River - Thessalon

Snow, at times heavy, will affect the regions today and tonight.

For areas west and north of Lake Superior, the heaviest snow will fall today with 10 to 15 centimetres of snow expected.

Areas east of Lake Superior will see the heaviest snow later today and tonight.

Storm totals up to 20 centimetres are possible in the warned areas.

Refer to your local public forecast for further details.

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5:45 a.m. original release

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Agawa - Lake Superior Park

Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay

Snow at times heavy today and tonight.

A developing low pressure system will track over Northern Lake Huron on Friday and give heavy snow to the regions today and tonight.

For areas around Lake Superior, the heaviest snow will fall today with 10 to 15 centimetres of snow expected.

Areas east of Lake Superior towards Kirkland Lake will see the heaviest snow begin this evening and continue through the night.

Storm totals near 20 centimetres are possible in the warned areas.

Special weather statement in effect for:

Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island

Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions.

Watch for updated statements.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.

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