Active AlertsElliot Lake - Ranger Lake

Yellow Advisory - Blowing Snow

Issued at Wed 12:44 AM Jan. 14
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continues in some locations.

What:
Significantly reduced or near-zero visibility in blowing snow.
Snow, heavy at times, with snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm.

When:
Overnight through this morning, possibly continuing into this afternoon.

Additional information:
Strong northerly wind gusts near 70 km/h could blow falling or freshly fallen snow, significantly reducing or decreasing visibility to near-zero at times.

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Travel will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Road closures are possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Recommended Action


Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle.

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