Written by Weather Network on 25 November 2011
Hwy 17 during a snow storm in March 2011 - remember, if you have the option, stay off the roads when bad weather is on its way. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com
Summary
Winter storm likely to bring heavy snowfall and freezing rain.
Details
A low pressure system developing over the Dakotas will track over Lake Superior tonight and Saturday bringing a wintry mix of precipitation to Northern Ontario. For areas stretching from the Manitoba border northeast to Lake Nipigon then east through southern sections of the Geraldton region, a mix of rain and snow is forecast to begin overnight. There will also be a risk of freezing rain and ice pellets, especially over the Atikokan – Upsala – Quetico region towards morning. Snow fall amounts of up to 15 centimetres are expected by Saturday evening. Precipitation will likely begin as freezing rain over Northeastern Ontario near Wawa and Chapleau late overnight then spread east towards the Kirkland Lake – New Liskeard – Temagami region Saturday morning. The freezing rain may persist for much of the day Saturday before changing to rain late in the day.
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