WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
**************************
Weather advisory issued for:
Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.
What:
Snow, at times heavy. Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm.
Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour.
Reduced visibility in snow and local blowing snow.
When:
Late this evening through Monday morning.
Additional information:
Snow will begin for the Sault Ste. Marie area later this evening before advancing eastward overnight. Snow is expected to taper to flurries from west to east through Monday morning. Snowfall warnings may be required for some areas.
In addition, northerly winds will intensify Monday morning with gusts up to 60 km/h resulting in local blowing snow.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, https://www.twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 5-1-1.
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.
**************************