Active AlertsHearst, ON

Hazardous winter storm expected today into tonight.

What:
Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm.
Strong northwesterly winds with gusts of 60 to 80 km/h
Blizzard conditions.

When:
Today into tonight.

Where:
The highest amounts are expected over areas east of Kapuskasing, including Fraserdale.

Additional information:
Snow, heavy at times, will continue through today into tonight. Strong northwesterly winds will also lead to blizzard conditions. The snow and strong winds will ease tonight

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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate. Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. 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.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve.