From Kenora to Dryden, Fort Frances to Red Lake and Sioux Lookout to Ignace, the one-word weather forecast is – SNOW. Snow, and probably a lot of it.
Environment Canada says to expect a major winter storm today into Friday.
The point-by point details……..
- Total snowfall accumulations of 20 to 45 cm.
- Strong wind gusts, leading to blowing snow.
- Near zero visibility due to heavy snow and blowing snow.
- Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour at times.
- Continuing into Friday morning.
The strong low pressure system is expected to track over northwestern Ontario bringing a couple days of heavy snow and blowing snow. Light snow is expected to become heavy this morning and continue through tonight into Thursday morning. The heaviest snow is expected to fall tonight into Thursday morning. Snow is expected to taper to light snow Thursday morning and continue through Thursday and into Friday morning.
Power outages as well as damage to trees are possible.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Road closures are possible.
