Winter storm warning now forecasting up to 40 cm of snow for Thunder Bay, Ont., and surrounding areas
CBC
Environment Canada has issued a yellow winter storm warning for Thunder Bay and Kakabeka Falls Ont., with snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 centimetres possible.
The storm was expected to hit the Thunder Bay area Tuesday night, but people woke up Wednesday morning to no snow.
The weather agency changed its forecast late Tuesday night, upping the amount of snow expected in the region.
"It's a system that's currently developing over the state of Montana and into the Canadian prairies," said Eric Tomlinson, a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada.
"So the Thunder Bay Area will really be impacted by the extreme northern edge of this system," he said.
The heaviest snow is expected near the Minnesota border, south of the city of Thunder Bay. Environment Canada says winter storm conditions should end by Wednesday night, but snowfall could continue into Thursday, producing another 5 to 10 cm.
The agency is also warning of wind gusts of up to 80 kilometres per hour and blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility.
A special weather statement has also been issued for Fort Frances, Rainy River, and Atikokan areas. Environment Canada says hazardous winter conditions are expected, along with local snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm.
Student Transportation Services of Thunder Bay issued an update Wednesday morning, indicating bus services will run as usual since no snow fell overnight in the city.
However, officials say they're keeping a close eye on conditions in the Neebing and Nolalu areas as those communities may be hit the hardest by today's storm.
The City of Thunder Bay is also keeping an eye on the storm and its development.
"It's kind of just business as usual until we see what happens," roads manager Ian Spoljaric said.
"Once it comes, we'll deal with it accordingly," he said. "If we are getting what they call for, there'll be all hands on deck getting to clear those roads and sidewalks."
Spoljaric said arterial roads and bus routes are priorities for snow clearing in Thunder Bay. If more than 10 cm falls, plows will begin moving into residential areas.
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