TORONTO – While spring has technically arrived, a low-pressure system is set to remind Northern Ontario that winter isn’t quite finished. Environment Canada has issued a weather outlook warning of significant snowfall across several northern regions through Wednesday and Thursday.
The weather agency expects a general band of snow to develop stretching from east of Kenora to west of Timmins. These areas could see accumulations ranging between 5 to 10 centimeters as the system moves through. By Thursday, the core of the snowfall is forecast to shift further east, explicitly impacting the Timmins area with similar totals.
Forecasters note that while the northern half of the province deals with these wintry conditions, southern Ontario is largely expected to be spared from this particular system’s impact. However, the rapidly changing conditions in the north—including wet snow and fluctuating visibility—have prompted warnings for travelers on secondary roads and major stretches of Highway 11 and 17.
Meteorologists emphasize that the exact track of the system remains subject to change, though current models suggest the heaviest snow will remain confined to northern latitudes. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and prepare for potentially hazardous driving conditions during the mid-week commute.
