Winter Storm Warning Issued for Webequie: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow winter storm warning for the Webequie area. The alert was issued as a winter storm continues to impact the region with significant snow and wind.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert is focused on Webequie.

What You Should Do

Travel is expected to be challenging as visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Residents should also be prepared for likely local utility outages. Environment Canada requests that severe weather be reported via email to [email protected] or on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.

Expected Conditions

Areas of heavy snow and blowing snow are causing near-zero visibility. Total snowfall accumulations of up to 15 cm are anticipated. Additionally, strong winds are gusting up to 70 km/h.

Timeline

The winter storm is expected to end this evening. The alert is effective as of February 28, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 05:59 UTC.