Winter travel advisory issued for areas north of Sault

While the start of spring may be just a day away, Environment Canada is advising that areas north of the Sault, including Lake Superior Provincial Park and Wawa, are in for some heavy snowfall.

The weather agency says a winter weather travel advisory is in effect for tonight into Tuesday morning, with reduced visibility likely on the roads.

You can find more details in the full advisory from Environment Canada below:

Issued at 2024-03-18 5:11 p.m. by Environment Canada:
Weather advisory issued for:

    Agawa - Lake Superior Park
    Wawa - White River - Pukaskwa

Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for tonight into Tuesday morning.

Hazards:
Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 10 to 15 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.

Timing:
Tonight through Tuesday morning.

Discussion:
Heavy snow causing reduced visibility is forecast to begin tonight with the passage of a low pressure system. The main snow will continue for several hours before ending from west to east throughout Tuesday morning. Scattered flurries with minor accumulations are possible afterwards.

Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

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 ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.