WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Weather advisory in effect for:
- Kirkland Lake - Englehart
- Temiskaming Shores - Temagami
- Chapleau - Missinaibi Lake
- Gogama - Foleyet
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for this afternoon into Wednesday.
What:
Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm.
Snow, heavy at times, which could reduce visibilities.
Local blowing snow.
When:
Late this afternoon into Wednesday morning.
Discussion:
A low pressure system tracking across the region will bring snow and local blowing snow beginning late this afternoon. Snow will ease to light flurries Wednesday morning.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. If you must drive, be prepared for areas of poor visibility. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
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 [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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Extreme Cold Warning in effect for:
- Fraserdale - Pledger Lake
- Little Abitibi - Kesagami Lake
The coldest wind chill values will be near minus 40.
Hazards:
Wind chill values near minus 40.
Minimum temperatures between minus 31 and minus 35 degrees Celsius.
When:
This morning.
Discussion:
Temperatures and wind chill values will moderate this afternoon. However, wind chill values may approach minus 40 again tonight.
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
Dress warmly. Dress in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be wind resistant.
Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.
Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.
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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