Thunder Bay, Ont., is bracing for a significant snowfall this week as Environment Canada issues a winter storm watch for the Thunder Bay, Cloud Bay, and Kakabeka Falls areas. Forecasts predict between 20 to 30 centimetres of snow, beginning Wednesday morning and continuing through to Thursday morning.
“The heaviest snowfall is expected Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening,” the advisory states. Strong easterly winds, gusting between 50 to 60 km/h, may create blowing snow, particularly in exposed areas downwind of Lake Superior. Winds are expected to weaken by Wednesday night, with snowfall tapering to flurries early Thursday morning.
Meanwhile, special weather statements have been issued for several other northwestern Ontario communities, where snowfall totals between 10 to 20 centimetres are possible. Affected areas include:
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Armstrong
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Atikokan
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Beardmore
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Dryden
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Vermilion Bay
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Geraldton
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Longlac
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Ignace
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Kenora
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Marathon
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Schreiber
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Nipigon
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Red Lake
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Sioux Lookout
Environment Canada warns that snowfall warnings may be issued for these areas as the storm approaches. Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous travel conditions and stay updated on weather alerts.
