SUPERIOR NORTH — Environment Canada is issuing a winter storm warning for parts of the region as hazardous winter conditions are expected Saturday.
According to Environment Canada, snow will at times be heavy with accumulations near 15 centimetres and possibly reaching 20 centimetres for some locations Saturday morning through the evening.
Significantly reduced visibility due to snow and blowing snow as strong southerly winds will be husting up to 80 kilometres an hour.
Travel is expected to become hazardous due to accumulating snow and poor visibility in snow and blowing snow. Conditions are expected to gradually improve Saturday night into Sunday morning.
The government weather agency is urging residents to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Winter storm warning in effect for:
- Wawa - Pukaskwa Park
- White River - Dubreuilville
- Marathon - Schreiber
- Nipigon - Rossport