More snow set to hit parts of northwestern Ontario today
Up to 25cm of snow expected for areas of the northwest, tapering overnight
Many people in northwestern Ontario are probably hoping for more spring-like weather this week, especially after turning the clocks forward over the weekend as part of daylight time.
Unfortunately, that won't be the case, as Environment Canada warns of 15 to 25 centimetres of snow for parts of the region.
The agency issued the snowfall warning early Monday for Nakina, Sioux Lookout, Armstrong, Savant Lake and Red Lake areas.
Snow is expected to begin this morning or afternoon and continue into this evening.
"A weather system will cross northern Ontario from west to east today. Light snow will intensify this morning and slowly taper off this evening. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow," reads the warning from Environment Canada.
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The agency warns people of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions Monday.
Special weather advisories have also been issued for areas east of Thunder Bay, including Beardmore, Geraldton and Manitouwadge.
Environment Canada said those areas are expecting ten to 15 centimetres of snow, and could possibly be mixed with rain.
"At this point, the axis of the heaviest snowfall is expected to remain north of the region. However, snowfall amounts of ten to 15 cm are still possible, particularly for areas from near Lake Nipigon toward Kapuskasing, including Highway 11," reads the special weather statement.
"If the track of the low pressure system shifts farther south than currently expected, higher snowfall amounts will be possible," the agency said of areas east of Thunder Bay.