Snow and freezing rain causes rural bus cancellations, school closures for Thunder Bay and north shore
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There's a number of winter weather warnings in place this morning across areas of the northwest, resulting in some closures and cancellations in the region.
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Atikokan, and areas along the north shore of Lake Superior. The warnings stretch north toward Webequie and Eabametoong as well.
Heavy snow combined with strong northerly winds are expected to reduce visibility at times. The agency says snow will taper off and winds will diminish tonight. About 15 to 25 centimetres of snow is expected in the region.
Manitouwadge, Marathon, and White River areas are under a freezing rain warning as of this morning, according to Environment Canada.
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Student Transportation Services of Thunder Bay reported rural buses for all three local school boards are cancelled for the day. As well, Crestview, Gorham Ware, Kakabeka, Valley Central, White Fish, Five Mile, Nor'wester View, and McKenzie schools are all closed for the day due to weather. For updates, check here.
The East of Thunder Bay Transportation Consortium has cancelled all school buses for the day due to the winter storm warnings and freezing rain warnings. The cancellation of service covers the following school boards:
For more information on road closures, visit Ontario 511.
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Municipal transit services are running on their regular schedule.
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