Major Winter Storm Warning Issued for Manitouwadge and Hornepayne
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ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada warns of a major winter storm bringing up to 30 cm of snow and near-zero visibility to the Manitouwadge and Hornepayne areas through Monday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Ontario
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Ontario.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued an orange winter storm warning for the region. This severe weather event is expected to bring significant snowfall and high winds, creating hazardous conditions for residents and travelers.
Affected Areas
The primary alert covers the Manitouwadge and Hornepayne areas. The storm is expected to intensify and advance northward, reaching Moosonee by early Monday morning.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel will likely be hazardous, and road closures are possible. Prolonged utility outages are also likely during this event. Environment Canada recommends continuing to monitor local forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total accumulations of 20 to 30 cm are expected.
- Visibility: Near zero visibility is forecast due to heavy snow and blowing snow.
- Wind: Northeasterly wind gusts are expected to reach speeds of 70 to 80 km/h.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect and conditions are expected to continue through Monday. The storm is forecast to taper off on Monday night.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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