SUPERIOR NORTH -- Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for parts of the region.
The government weather agency states heavy flurries are expected to begin Friday night over the area. They will continue into Saturday morning before coming to an end from west to east Saturday afternoon.
Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 centimetres can be expected by the time the flurries come to an end.
Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 centimetres per hour will be possible, significantly reducing visibilities at times.
Accumulating snow on untreated roadways will impact travel and motorists are advised to exercise caution.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Weather advisory in effect for:
- Wawa - Pukaskwa Park
- Marathon - Schreiber
- Beardmore - Jellicoe - Macdiarmid
- Geraldton - Longlac - Caramat
- Manitouwadge - Hornepayne
- Nakina - Aroland - Pagwa
