THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Thunder Bay has no weather alerts or warnings this morning. However, the impact of the winter storm that mostly missed the city is being felt across Ontario.
Highways Update at 4:00 PM am
CLEARED: ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy17 between #Marathon and #BatchawanaBay – Hwy is open. ^kw
— OPPCommunicationsNWR (@OPP_COMM_NWR) February 25, 2019
Plows are out, however, with reduced visibility, blizzard like conditions, snow squalls in effect, and, currently 41 closures being reported on provincial highways alone, please postpone travel if possible. Visit https://t.co/0aZa9O5AsB pic.twitter.com/3q7Cm6Bjde
— 511ONNorthwestern (@511ONNorthwest) February 25, 2019
If your travel plans include air travel, there are delays at Thunder Bay International Airport:
Many highways to the east of the city are closed.
We currently have 31 closures across provincial highways (only) due to adverse weather conditions and collisions. Travel is not advised. Visit https://t.co/0aZa9O5AsB #ONStorm #ONHwys pic.twitter.com/STdbKMSRpP
— 511ONNorthwestern (@511ONNorthwest) February 25, 2019
UPDATE Road Closure: #Hwy11 between #Nipigon and #Cochrane – Highway remains closed due to poor weather and driving conditions. ^jt
— OPPCommunicationsNWR (@OPP_COMM_NWR) February 25, 2019
ROAD CLOSURE: Hwy 11 is closed from #NewLiskeard to #Matheson due to poor weather conditions. ^kw
— OPPCommunicationsNER (@OPP_COMM_NER) February 25, 2019
UPDATE Road Closure: Hwy614 at Caramat Industrial Rd #Manitouwadge – Road remains closed due to poor weather and driving conditions. ^jt
— OPPCommunicationsNWR (@OPP_COMM_NWR) February 25, 2019