Active AlertsEcho Bay, ON

Hazardous winter storm continues today.

What:
Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm.
Northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h.
Blizzard conditions.

When:
Continuing into this afternoon and possibly into this evening.

Additional information:
Strong northwesterly winds will pick up this morning leading to blizzard conditions.

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Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Prolonged utility outages are likely. Significant property or tree damage is 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.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.