Storm Tracker

Residents are bracing themselves for what could be 25-40 cm of snow in the region stretched over two and half days starting Wednesday (April 13, 2022).

The conditions and the amount of snow estimated to come could cause residents to be snowed in for a couple of days.

Kenora Fire Chief, Kent Readman wants residents to be prepared with a 72-hour emergency kit for homeowners and cottagers in the event they are forced to stay home.

Hopefully, residents in the region haven’t put away their snow shovels quite yet as a massive winter storm system bringing around 25-40 cm of snow is heading straight for the region.

Environment Canada is tracking a Colorado Low making it’s way north into Northwestern Ontario beginning on Wednesday afternoon (April 13, 2022), through until Friday (April 13, 2022).

A winter storm watch has been issued as a Colorado low barrels towards the region.

Environment Canada says between 25 and 40 cm of snow will fall across the region starting Wednesday morning into Friday morning.

The weather agency warns of strong wind gusts up to 70 km/h, leading to widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions due to heavy snow and blowing snow.

Residents are in for some slick roadways tomorrow.

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement calling for a low-pressure system with heavy snowfall into tomorrow morning. Up to 15 centimetres of snow mixed with rain is possible, with reduced visibility expected.

The statement is in effect across the region as of the time of writing.

This winter has been one to remember. As of April 5, the Kenora area has received 238 cm of snow starting from October. The average for those months combined is usually roughly 145.5 cm.

Though we’re a few weeks into spring it still may feel like winter for the next couple of days as a storm is expected to sweep through the region bringing with it some flurries.

Environment Canada says that a Dakota’s-based storm in the Northern United States is making its way eastward up into Northwestern Ontario.

“Expect up to 10 cm of snow for the area,” said Gerald Cheng Environment Canada Meteorologist. “Some areas could get slightly higher, but 10 cm is what we see in the forecast right now and it will start tonight and it will continue through Thursday morning.”

Northwestern Ontario will experience another burst of winter as we can expect up to 10cm of snowfall.

A special weather statement is in effect for Kenora, Grassy Narrows, Whitedog, Sioux Narrows, Nestor Falls, Morson, Dryden, Vermilion Bay, Ignace and English River. 

The snow will begin Tuesday night and will continue into Thursday morning with total snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.

The agency is calling for 5 to 15 cm of snow Tuesday night (March 29, 2022), into Wednesday afternoon (March 30, 2022).

Snow will move into the area Tuesday night from west to east and continue into Wednesday. Total snowfall amounts of 15 cm or more are possible before the snow tapers off from west to east Wednesday afternoon.

At this time, there remains considerable uncertainty regarding the track of the low, and thus the total amount of snowfall.

A cold air mass has settled over the region, leading Environment Canada to extend the Extreme Cold Warning that was issued on Sunday.

The mercury is expected to hit a frosty -30 to -33 C overnight Tuesday, with wind chill values ranging from -35 to -41.

The unseasonably cold weather is expected to stick around into the weekend.

The average daytime high for this time of year is -5 C, with the average overnight low sitting around the -15 C mark.

On top of the already overwhelming amount of snow we currently have, the region could see up to 14 centimetres over the next two days.  

Environment Canada Meteorologist Gerald Chang detailed some of the weather events for the next few days, “Well, I think it’s going to be quite active for the next 24 to 36 hours because we’ve got two systems happening right now.” 

UPDATE: The scene has been cleared.

Motorists can expect delays on Highway 17A as there has been a collision near Airport Road. 

The collision occurred just after 8:00a.m. Friday morning and traffic control is in place. There is no word on any injuries. 

It's reported that the collision involved a tractor-trailer unit and a car - debris scattered on the highway.

Drivers are reminded to drive with caution as roads are reported as snow-covered and slick this morning.