Heavy swath of spring snow hits northern Ontario with 5-10+ cm
Cold air is becoming more difficult for the spring storms to find, but the next Texas low will gather enough to deliver 5-10+ cm of snow to northern Ontario
It may officially be spring, but winter weather travel advisories cover parts of northern Ontario.
Another round of heavy snowfall blanketed the region on Monday, with gusty northeast winds keeping temperatures near the freezing mark.
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A swath of 5-10+ cm of snow is expected in areas surrounding and north-northeast of Lake Superior, extending to Hudson Bay. That, when combined with the strong wind gusts, could make for some difficult travel at times.
Be sure to check highway conditions and local weather alerts before heading out this week.
Winter refuses to let go across northern Ontario
A narrow swath of heavy, wet snow is once again targeting northern Ontario as a Texas low lifts north across the Great Lakes.
Periods of wet snow filled in across the Lake Superior area on Monday, bringing slushy roads and tricky travel from the mid-spring, accumulating snowfall.
Northeasterly winds of 20-40 km/h kept temperatures hovering close to the freezing mark, as the low slid towards Sault Ste. Marie on Monday afternoon.
The rain and snow mix changed back to all snow along Highway 11 in the evening hours.
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The main highways should remain wet, but sidewalks and side roads are expected to be coated by snow, so travel will be somewhat impeded.
The snowfall and the low weakened and eased Monday evening as it moved towards Quebec
Between 5-10 cm will be confined to areas around Lake Superior and locales north-northwest of the waterway. Locally higher amounts may be possible for some areas.
"Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Slow down driving in slippery conditions," warns Environment and Climate Change Canada in the winter travel advisory. "Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance."
Stay with The Weather Network for more forecast information and updates on your weather across Ontario.