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Wintery mix of precipitation for Northern Ontario

Special weather statement in effect for Greater Sudbury and vicinity. A low pressure system developing over southern Alberta will head east and track across Northern Ontario Saturday.
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The City of Greater Sudbury reminds residents that clearing snow and ice from our streets is a shared responsibility. File photo.
Special weather statement in effect for Greater Sudbury and vicinity.

A low pressure system developing over southern Alberta will head east and track across Northern Ontario Saturday. This system will be bringing a surge of warmer air to the region, resulting in a wintery mix of precipitation for Northern Ontario.

Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a 60-per-cent chance of flurries overnight. The temperature is predicted to rise to -8 C by morning.

Saturday will see two to four cm of snow, with a risk of freezing rain late in the afternoon and evening. The high will be 2 C, rising to 3 C overnight.

Poor winter travelling conditions are expected across Northern Ontario for Saturday. Motorists are urged to exercise caution as untreated surfaces may become snow covered and/or slippery.

Sunday will be cloudy with a 60-per-cent chance of drizzle. The high will be 5 C.

For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Northern Life's weather page at www.northernlife.ca/weather

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