Atikokan – WEATHER – Snow is tracking toward Atikokan for Sunday. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement on Friday.
A strengthening low pressure system is expected to track east across the Great Lakes Sunday through Monday. There remains some uncertainty in the track of this low pressure system and as a result the snowfall amounts expected could change. Warnings will likely be issued as the event draws nearer.
Special weather statement in effect for:
- Atikokan – Shebandowan – Quetico Park
- Upsala – Raith
Heavy snow and strong winds possible Sunday through Monday.
Hazards: Heavy snow. Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 25 cm. Strong winds with gusts of 60 to 70 km/h.
When: Sunday morning through Monday morning.
Impacts: Snow accumulating on roadways and reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow leading to hazardous travel conditions.