Active AlertsWhite River, ON

Hazardous winter storm continues tonight through to Monday night.

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

When:
Continuing into Monday night.

Where:
Highest snowfall amounts are expected for Michipicoten, Wawa, and areas to the east along the Highway 101 corridor.

Areas west of Wawa are expect to see lesser snowfall amounts.

Additional information:
Snow, heavy at times, will continue through Monday night. The strong northwesterly winds will pick up through Monday morning leading to blizzard conditions. The snow will ease Monday morning with the winds easing from west to east through Monday night.

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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.

Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve. Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.