Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Temiskaming area:

Significant snowfall is expected today into Wednesday.

Snow, heavy at times, and blowing snow has begun in North Bay and will continue northward this afternoon into early Wednesday. Snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 centimetres are expected before the snow weakens Wednesday afternoon.

Falling snow, along with wind gusts up to 70 km/h, will allow for blowing snow to occur and significantly affect visibilities today and tonight.

The snowfall is the result of a low pressure system expected to move through eastern Ontario into Quebec today into Wednesday.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.