Freezing rain is expected or occurring in the Espanola and Manitoulin Island areas.
Hazards:
Freezing rain with a few millimeters of ice accretion is possible.
Snow, at times mixed with ice pellets. Total snow and ice pellet amounts of 5 cm by Thursday morning.
Timing:
A period of freezing this afternoon lasting into the evening.
Snow and ice pellets tonight into Thursday morning.
Discussion:
A period of freezing rain is expected late this afternoon into this evening. Freezing rain will transition to snow, at times mixed with ice pellets, throughout the evening.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Elliot Lake area
Hazard:
Snow, heavy at times. Total snowfall amounts of 7 to 13 cm.
Timing:
This evening into Thursday morning.
Discussion:
Widespread snow, at times heavy, is expected this evening into Thursday morning. Snow may mix with ice pellets or freezing rain at times this evening. Periods of light snow will linger through Thursday, though any additional accumulations are expected to be minor.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.