Snowfall Warning Issued for Cloud Bay and Dorion with Significant Accumulations Expected
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Cloud Bay and Dorion, forecasting up to 20 cm of snow and wind gusts of 70 km/h through Friday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the region. This alert remains in effect as a weather system brings heavy snow and local blowing snow to the area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Cloud Bay and Dorion regions. The highest snowfall amounts are anticipated toward the Ontario-Minnesota border. Communities located north of Highway 11 are expected to see lesser accumulations as the most significant impact remains along the international border.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for the following conditions:
- Snowfall Accumulation: Total amounts of 15 to 20 cm are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Easterly winds are forecast to gust up to 70 km/h.
- Visibility: Heavy snow combined with blowing snow will result in significantly reduced visibility.
- Travel Impacts: Roads and walkways may become very difficult to navigate due to rapid snow accumulation.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately and conditions are expected to continue through the morning of March 13, 2026. Environment Canada indicates that conditions should improve later this morning as the weather system moves further east. The current alert is set to expire at 6:03 PM UTC.
What You Should Do
- Exercise caution when traveling, as visibility may be reduced and road conditions may be hazardous.
- Continue to monitor local alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
- To report severe weather, residents can email ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Source: ECCC Official Notice