Lake-effect conditions off of Lake Superior expected to begin this afternoon before moving out overnight: Environment Canada
Issued at 2025-01-18 12:40PM EST by Environment Canada: Sault Ste. Marie - St. Joseph Island, Ont. Local snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm.Approximately from Montreal River Harbour to St. Joseph Island including Sault Ste. Marie. In particular, Highway 17 is expected to be impacted.Lake effect snow off of Lake Superior is expected to begin this afternoon before moving out of the area overnight.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. 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 or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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