UPDATED – 6AM – MONDAY: BLIZZARD WARNING FOR LOCAL AREA

Blizzard warning in effect for:

• Blind River – Thessalon
• Espanola – Killarney
• Manitoulin Island

Tonight

Today Blizzard ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Blowing snow late this morning. Wind northwest 40 km/h gusting to 60. Temperature falling to minus 14 this morning then rising. Wind chill minus 26 in the morning and minus 21 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight A few clouds. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light late this evening. Low minus 21. Wind chill near minus 28. Risk of frostbite. Tue, 26 Feb Mainly sunny. Wind becoming west 20 km/h early in the afternoon. High minus 12. Wind chill minus 27 in the morning and minus 20 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. Night Clear. Low minus 19.

Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and visibility frequently near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected or occurring.

Blizzard conditions with very strong winds this afternoon.

Snow with strong northwest winds of 70 to 100 km/h will develop this afternoon. As a result, blizzard conditions with near zero visibilities are expected and will persist into Monday morning.

The strong winds may result in damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Power outages are also possible.

The strong winds will ease through the day on Monday and visibilities will improve.

Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous due to reduced visibility. Road closures are possible. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

Blizzard warnings are issued when widespread reduced visibilities of 400 metres or less are expected for at least 4 hours.