There is a snowfall warning in effect for Dryden, Vermilion Bay, Sioux Lookout, Savant Lake, Sturgeon Lake and Eastern Lac Seul.
Significant snowfall possible tonight into Tuesday night where the region could see snowfall amounts of 15-20 cm with reduced visibility in heavy snow.
A special weather statement is in effect for Kenora and surrounding areas, where residents can see snowfall amounts of 7 to 15 cm with a risk of freezing rain or ice pellets.
Precipitation will move into Northwestern Ontario tonight, beginning as snow possibly mixed with rain or ice pellets before changing to snow by Tuesday morning. Total snowfall amounts up to 20 cm are possible before the snow ends Tuesday night. As temperatures hover near the zero degree mark at times on Tuesday, some areas may again see rain mixing with snow which may lessen the total snowfall amounts.
Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.