Ontario - Canada   2026-04-17   Friday   55.02N, -85.42W

Peawanuck

Ontario - Canada
2026-04-17

yellow warning - winter storm - in effect

Issue date: 2026-04-17T01:38+00:00

A significant late season winter storm begins Friday evening. What:Snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm.Significantly reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow.When:Beginning Friday evening and continuing through Sunday morning.Discussion:Snow, at times heavy, is expected to move into the area Friday evening. Strong winds gusting up to 70 km/h will develop Saturday afternoon. These strong winds combined with the falling snow will produce significantly reduced visibility in blowing snow.###Travel will likely be challenging.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

yellow watch - winter storm - in effect

Issue date: 2026-04-16T15:24+00:00

A significant late season winter storm begins Friday afternoon or evening. What:Snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 cm.Significantly reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow.When:Beginning Friday afternoon or evening and continuing through Sunday morning.Discussion:Snow, at times heavy, is expected to move into the area Friday afternoon or evening, and continue into Sunday morning. Snow combining with wind gusts of 70 km/h will result in blowing snow and significantly reduced visibilities. The snow and blowing snow are expected to taper off Sunday morning.###Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.