ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:
- Timmins - Cochrane - Iroquois Falls
Significant snowfall expected Friday night into Saturday.
Hazards:
Snow at times heavy, total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm possible by Saturday evening. Locally higher amounts are also possible.
Occasional blowing snow.
When:
Friday night and Saturday.
Impacts:
Snow accumulating on roadways and reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow could lead to hazardous travel conditions.
Discussion:
A strengthening low pressure system is expected to track northeast across Lake Huron on Saturday. There remains some uncertainty in the track of this low pressure system. As a result, the snowfall amounts expected could change. Warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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