10 cm of snow expected to hit Kenora Tuesday
For the second time in as many weeks Environment Canada is calling for another Alberta Clipper to barrel through the Kenora area on Tuesday (February 15, 2022).
The agency says the clipper has made its way across the western Canadian prairies bringing with it snow, and strong wind gusts.
“You should be seeing some snow falling starting early to mid-afternoon today and it’s going to be sticking around through the night. It should be clear by mid-morning tomorrow completely. With that system looking at another 10 cm of snow,” Steven Flisfeder, Meteorologist said.
Snow removal Tuesday along Third Street S, delays expected
The City of Kenora is continuing to clear the snow from around the city today.
The city is advising residents that snow removal operations will take place along Third Street South from Matheson Street South to Seventh Avenue South on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
There will be traffic control present during the blowing operations, and traffic delays can be expected.
The city said that signs will be posted in the snow removal area to indicate “No Parking” zones. Vehicles parked in those signed areas may be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.
REOPENED HWY 1 from Hadashville to Winnipeg
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The TransCanada is now open for travel from Hadashville to Winnipeg.
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The TransCanada Highway is closed 13 km west of Hadashville to Winnipeg as an early morning blizzard hit southeastern Manitoba. At just after 8:00 a.m. this morning Environment Canada issued a blizzard warning for the area.
HWY 17 eastbound lane now open near Ontario/Manitoba border
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As of around 7:30 a.m. on Friday (February 11, 2022) the disabled vehicle has been cleared, and the eastbound lane is reopened.
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The eastbound lane on Highway 17 between Gundy Road and the Highway 673 junction is closed due to a disabled vehicle.
The Ministry of Transportation is asking motorists to please use caution while in the area.
Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for the region with total snowfall amounts of 7 to 15 cm.
Collision at 658 and bypass intersection
UPDATE: The scene has been cleared
Motorists are advised to drive with caution as a collision has taken place at the intersection of Highway 17A and Highway 658.
According to Ontario 511, the west lane is partially blocked.
No injuries were reported.
OPP focusing on road safety through rough winter
Officers with the OPP say all residents should use extreme caution on local roadways, highways and ice roads as driving conditions are expected to be slick over the coming days.
The North West Region OPP adds officers will be focusing their efforts on traffic enforcement to uphold public safety, after noticing an increase in commercial and motor vehicles in the area.
REOPENED: HWY 17 to remain closed for the majority of the day, no injuries reported
Highway 17, between Highway 71 and Vermilion Bay, is expected to be closed for the majority of the day following an overnight accident.
OPP says there is no detour available and it is unclear when the highway will re-open. It is expected to be closed for the majority of the day.
They add there are no reported injuries, but the road conditions are not favorable for travel.
REOPENED: Highway 17 closed east of Kenora
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Highway 17 has been reopened.
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Highway 17, between Highway 71 and Vermilion Bay, is expected to be closed for the majority of the day following an overnight accident.
OPP says there is no detour available and it is unclear when the highway will re-open. It is expected to be closed for the majority of the day.
They add there are no reported injuries, but the road conditions are not favorable for travel.
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5-10 cm of snow expected Saturday, winter weather travel advisory issued
More snow is on the way as the second Alberta Clipper this week is expected to hit the region.
Environment Canada says between 5 and 10 cm of snow will fall throughout the day tomorrow (Saturday, February 5).
The weather agency says areas near the Minnesota border could see closer to 12 cm of snow.
As a result, a winter weather travel advisory has been issued.
Peak snowfall rates of 1 to 2 cm per hour are possible tomorrow (Saturday, February 5) which will reduce visibility across the region.
CLEARED: Eastbound lane of HWY 17 closed 30 km east of Kenora
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The closed lane of Highway 17 has been reopened.
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Delays should be expected on Highway 17 east of Kenora due to a jackknifed transport.
Ontario 511 says that the eastbound lane and shoulder of Highway 17, about 30 km east of Kenora, is closed near the jackknifed transport.
Please use caution in the area.