TEMISKAMING SHORES – A winter storm warning is now in effect for the New Liskeard-Temagami area.

Environment Canada now expects hazardous winter conditions to strike the area as a major winter storm makes its way through the region tonight (Tuesday, April 3) and tomorrow.

It advises:

“A Colorado Low pressure area is forecast to intensify into a winter storm as it races northeast across Southern Ontario into Quebec on Wednesday.

“This winter storm will bring a large area of snow with it, with widespread snowfall totals of 15 to 30 cm by late Wednesday.

“Strong and gusty northerly winds are expected to whip up the freshly fallen snow especially on Wednesday, with frequent very low visibility in blowing snow in exposed areas possible.

“Driving conditions will quickly deteriorate after the snow arrives later today. The worst travelling conditions and heaviest snow may occur overnight and Wednesday.

“There remains some uncertainty as to the exact track of this low pressure.

“Even a small shift in the track of the low pressure system could have a large impact on how much snow falls at a particular location.

“Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

“Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

“Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.”