WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory issued for:
- Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay
- Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.
Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with accumulations of 5 to 10 cm.
Poor visibility at times in heavy snow.
Timing:
This morning.
Discussion:
Heavy snow will taper to light flurries late this morning or early this afternoon.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
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 tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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