Snowfall warning issued for Sault Ste. Marie and area

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Snowfall warning in effect for:

• Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
• Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay

Snowstorm continuing tonight into Tuesday.

Snow from the Colorado low that will cross the Lower Great Lakes tonight and Tuesday has brought a large area of snow with it as expected.

Significant accumulations of 15 to 20 centimetres are likely by the time the snow tapers off Tuesday afternoon. Local blowing snow is possible during the event.

Ice pellets or freezing rain may also mix in with the snow tonight for several hours, particularly for areas from Manitoulin Island towards North Bay and briefly as far north as Sudbury. This may reduce snowfall accumulations in these areas somewhat however travel is expected to be hazardous.

Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.

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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Special weather statement in effect for:

• Agawa - Lake Superior Park

Snow tonight continuing into Tuesday.

A Colorado low is forecast to move across the lower Great Lakes tonight and Tuesday.

Snow will continue tonight before tapering off Tuesday afternoon. Significant accumulations of 10 to 15 centimetres are expected. Local blowing snow may also develop tonight leading to reduced visibilities.

Poor winter travelling conditions will continue tonight and Tuesday. Motorists should be prepared to change travel plans accordingly. Note that a snowfall warning is in effect for regions to the south and east where even higher amounts are expected.

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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