Up to 12 cm of snow could fall overnight, with deteriorating visibility and hazardous travel by morning
WEATHER ADVISORY
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2026-02-09 4:31PM EST by Environment Canada:
Special weather statement – issued for:
Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay, Ont. (048820)
Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island, Ont. (048830)
Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake, Ont. (049200)
Blind River – Thessalon, Ont. (049910)
Manitoulin Island, Ont. (049930)
Period of heavy snow expected tonight.
What:
Snowfall amounts of 7 to 12 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.
When:
Beginning overnight and lasting through Tuesday morning.
Additional information:
An area of moderate to heavy snow will pass through portions of northeastern and southern Ontario tonight and Tuesday.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
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