WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:
- Little Abitibi - Kesagami Lake
- Timmins - Cochrane - Iroquois Falls
Significant snowfall expected Friday night into Saturday.
Hazards: Snow, at times heavy. Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm. Locally higher amounts are also possible.
Risk of a brief period of freezing rain.
Reduced visibility due to occasional blowing snow.
When: Friday night and Saturday.
Impacts: Be prepared for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
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 to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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