Update
#Closure
#PickleLake
#HWY599
remains closed in both directions at Nort Rd Junction. At km 137 at Pineiumata River Bridge water touching bridge / at km 150 at Pipestone River Bridge water over road and washout.
#ONHwys
Extreme cold warning/Winter weather travel advisory for Ontario North. Heavy snow with snowfall amounts of 10-15 cm this morning through Thursday. A period of very cold wind chills of -40 to -45 early this morning.
Weather Alerts for Northern Ontario: A winter storm is expected to affect the area from Tuesday to Wednesday. Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. For details, visit:
#SeeSnowGoSlow
#ONStorm
Freezing Rain/Snowfall warning/Special Weather Statement for Ontario North. A significant mix of wintry precipitation is expected over much of Northern Ontario tonight into Monday, including snow, ice pellets and a risk of freezing rain.
Ontario is moving forward with Indigenous participation to twin Highway 17 between Kenora and Manitoba 🛣️
Early works contracts have been signed and work will begin soon! 🚧
Learn more:
Ontario has widened Highway 11/17 from two to four lanes between Ouimet and Dorion East Loop in Thunder Bay District.
This work is part of the government’s plan to improve road safety and keep people and goods moving.
Learn more:
Extreme Cold Warning for Ontario North - Bitterly cold arctic air will begin to flood across the area tonight. Temperatures near or below -30 with moderate winds will bring wind chills near -40. Similar conditions Friday night/Saturday morning.
#Incident
#ThunderBay
#HWY61
Southbound at Gillespie Road West - Lane is blocked due to a collision. Traffic control is in place. Please use caution in the area.
#ONHwys
#EarFalls
#Closure
#HWY105
Sec
#HWY657
- Gold Pine Rd E and
#HWY125
- Balmertown Rd E, lane and shoulder closed in both directions. Visibility reduced to smoke from nearby forest fires. Make sure headlights are on and use caution travelling
#HWY105
northerly to Red Lake.
Weather Alerts for Northern Ontario: Snow is forecast to develop late this afternoon for some sections and heavy snowfall Monday morning through Monday evening for other sections. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.
#ONStorm
#Closure
#ThunderBay
#HWY102
between Mapleward Road and Hwy11/17 Sistonen's Corners - All lanes closed in both directions due to poor road and weather conditions.
#ONHwys
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Ontario - north: Peak wind gusts of 90 to 100 km/h and isolated nickel to ping pong size hail. Mid to late afternoon and into the evening. For more information:
Weather alerts Ontario North - Extreme cold warnings for most of northern Ontario. Temperatures between -26 and -32 degrees Celsius. Wind chill values between -45 and -50. Expected for this evening through Tuesday morning.
#ONStorm
Heat Warning and Special weather statement in effect for Ontario North: A long duration heat event is expected. Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Cleared: Collision on
#HWY102
Eastbound between LAW RD (S) - THUNDER BAY and MAPLEWARD RD - THUNDER BAY. Lane and EAST shoulder closed.
#Incident
#ONHwys
Weather Alerts for Ontario: Light ice build-up or accretion due to freezing drizzle continues this morning in northwestern areas and near zero visibility in fog is occurring over some areas in Ontario. For more information, visit:
#ONStorm
Ontario North - Winter advisory for this evening through Tuesday. Significant winter storm late this week into the holiday weekend. Blizzard conditions possible for areas Please monitor your local forecast and the latest alerts.
Update:
#Closure
#ThunderBay
#HWY102
between Mapleward Road and Hwy11/17 Sistonen's Corners - All lanes closed in both directions due to poor road and weather conditions.
#ONHwys
Severe Thunderstorm Warning/Tornado Watch - Rainfall - Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes with damaging wind gusts up to 130 km/h,dime to ping pong ball sized hail and heavy downpours.
Weather Alerts for Ontario - north: Hazardous winter conditions are expected. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Freezing rain ending this morning for some areas, visit for more details:
#ONStorm
#SeeSnowGoSlow
Cleared: Weather conditions on
#HWY17
Both Directions between CITY OF DRYDEN (W LTS), Dryden and ARMSTRONG ST (S) - VERMILION BAY, Vermillion Bay. All lanes closed.
#Closure
#ONHwys
Public weather alert for Ontario North - Snow squalls in areas east of Lake Superior. This includes
#HWY17
between Montreal River and Batchawana Bay. Poor visibility and total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm. Dangerously cold conditions continue.
A sharp cold front with strong winds gusting 70-80 km/h & sudden temperature drop expected today. Freezing rain and ice pellets in some areas with a multi-day episode of very cold wind chills of -45 in the north. Folllow for info.
Winter storm expected this morning through Wednesday morning. Heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 20 to 35 cm.
Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour. Visit for more information.
#Incident
#Rossport
#HWY17
West Rainbow Falls Campground, lanes may be blocked due to collision. Traffic control in place. Please use caution in the area.
#ONHwys
Update:
#Closure
#Emo
#HWY602
at CNR crossing located 1.5 km south of
#HWY11
remains blocked in both directions from 9am-5pm. One lane open with Pilot Vehicle Escort from 7am-9am and from 5pm-7pm. Traffic flow unimpeded from 7pm-7am with security on site to monitor.
#ONHwys
Weather alerts Ontario North - Blowing snow continue this morning and snow squalls expected to taper off this evening. Near zero visibility in squalls.
#ONStorm
#Incident
#Ignace
#HWY17
East at Bell Fots Crossing - Lane and shoulder blocked west of Ignace near distance marker 330 due to a disabled transport truck. Traffic control in place.
#DriveSafe
#ONHwys
#Closure
#ThunderBay
#HWY102
from Mapleward Rd to
#HWY11
/ 17 Jct (Sistonen's Corners), all lanes closed in both directions due to poor road and weather conditions. Traffic control is in place. Please use caution in the area.
#ONHwys
#ONStorm
Due to deteriorating road conditions
#Hwy17
will be closed eastbound from
#Dryden
to
#Ignace
and to
#Shabaqua
as traffic congestion is causing dangerous conditions, updates will be shared when available.
Please be patient as road crews work to clear the roads. ^cc
Heat Warning/Severe thunderstorm watch for Ontario North - Thunderstorms are forecast to develop this afternoon and continue into the evening. Hot and humid conditions expected today and Friday.
#Closure
#Kenora
#HWY17A
closed in both directions at Beryl Winder Rd due to a police investigation. Traffic control is in place, with traffic being alternated through scene when needed. Please use caution in this area. Duration of closure is unknown.
#ONHwys
#Closure
#ThunderBay
#HWY11
/17 from Mapleward Rd to Twin City Cross Rd is closed in both directions due to a collision. Traffic control is in place. Please use caution in the area.
#ONHwys