Winter weather causes rural bus cancellations and some school closures in Thunder Bay area
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There's a number of winter weather advisories 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 parts of the region. The weather warnings cover Kenora, Fort Frances, Dryden, Ignace, and Thunder Bay. Snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected by this evening.
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Student Transportation Services of Thunder Bay has cancelled all rural buses for the day for all three local school boards. As well, Lakehead Public Schools is closing Crestview, Gorham Ware, Kakabeka, Valley Central, and Whitefish Valley schools due to the winter weather. For updates, check here.
The Northwestern Ontario Student Services Consortium has also cancelled a number of buses for the day due to weather. Routes cancelled include the following:
There are no major closures to report o regional highways.
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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