Active AlertsTimmins, ON

Major winter storm continues.

What:
Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 50 cm.
Near zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h.

When:
Continuing through tonight.

Additional information:
Precipitation will primarily be rapidly accumulating snowfall, however, there is a chance that ice pellets could mix in for areas along a line from Sault Ste. Marie to Kirkland Lake. This would serve to reduce total snowfall amounts for those areas. Snow, heavy at times, is expected to taper off to light snow overnight.

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Travel will likely be extremely hazardous and some routes will likely be impassable. Road closures are possible. Prolonged, widespread utility outages are likely. Roofs are at an increased risk of collapse under the weight of snow.

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.

All travel and outdoor activities should be avoided. Prepare for prolonged, widespread disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.