Winter Storm Warning Continues (6:03 am Update)

North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa
6:03 AM EST Monday 30 January 2006
Winter storm warning for
North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa continued

Storm total snowfall of 25 to 40 centimetres.

This is a warning that dangerous winter weather conditions are imminent or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.



A winter storm centred over northern Georgian Bay is moving slowly northeastwards and will gradually reach North Bay later today.

Periods of snow occurring across much of northeastern Ontario will continue today but will gradually taper off from west to east. Much of the snow is considerably lighter and more disorganized than on Sunday. Thus minimal further amounts are expected..In the 2 to 4 centimetre range. Storm total amounts are expected to be in the 25 to 40 cm range. In addition..Brisk east to northeast winds of 30 km/h will create some residual drifting and blowing snow this morning. As the snow becomes lighter this morning..The warnings will be cancelled accordingly.

Travellers are advised to exercise extreme caution or alter travel plans if possible. Dangerous winter driving conditions continue across the district today.