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Snow and freezing rain expected tonight

Total snowfall amounts could reach 5 cm by late this afternoon
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:

  • Little Abitibi - Kesagami Lake
  • Timmins - Cochrane - Iroquois Falls

Brief but heavy snow possible this afternoon. Snow and freezing rain expected overnight and Friday.

Periods of snow are expected this afternoon. Brief but intense areas of snow with local blowing snow are expected this afternoon. Total snowfall amounts could reach 5 cm by late this afternoon.

Those travelling should be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility through the afternoon. Snow will end late this afternoon. This snow is the result of a cold front crossing Northeastern Ontario today.

Additionally, snow is expected to develop overnight. Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are possible before the snow changes to freezing rain Friday morning or afternoon.

Freezing rain may continue for several hours before changing to rain Friday afternoon or evening. Ice accretion and slippery conditions are possible with this event.

This precipitation will be the result of a low pressure centre and warm front crossing Northern Ontario tonight and Friday.

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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