SUPERIOR NORTH -- Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for parts of the region.
The government weather agency states lake effect snow off Lake Superior will be heavy at times with total snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 centimetres possible by Thursday.
Wind gusts up to 80 kilometres an hour will cause significantly reduced visibilities at times in blowing snow.
Flurries will move into the region Wednesday morning. By this evening or overnight, lake effect snow will become heavy at times, with peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 centimetrs an hour likely.
Strong and gusty southwesterly winds will also reduce visibilities in blowing snow. Travel will be impacted during this period, especially along Highway 17.
This lake effect snow is expected to taper off by midday Thursday.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
If you must drive, be prepared for areas of poor visibility. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Weather advisory in effect for:
- Wawa - Pukaskwa Park
- Marathon - Schreiber
- Nipigon - Rossport