Environment Canada has issued winter travel guides for our area, including Sault Ste. Marie, St. Joseph Island and Searchmont. Heavy snowfall can reduce visibility and cause dangerous driving conditions in some areas this afternoon. Following is the full text of Canada’s environmental warnings: Weather warning for: • Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Winter travel directive in force from this afternoon. Dangers: Sudden decrease in visibility due to heavy snowfall. Snow, with snowfall up to 5 cm until tonight. Time: This afternoon. Discussion: Short but strong snowstorms will continue to affect the area this afternoon and afternoon. A sudden decrease in visibility is expected. Drivers will have to wait for dangerous winter driving conditions and adjust their travel plans accordingly. Traveling can be dangerous due to sudden weather changes. Take special care when walking or driving in affected areas. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Take care of the rear lights at the front and keep a safe monitoring distance. Visibility may suddenly decrease at times in heavy snowfall. For road conditions and other traveler information from the Department of Transportation website, Twitter, or call 5-1-1. ********************* Weather warning is in effect for: • Agawa – Lake Superior Park • Searchmont – Montreal River Harbor – Batchawana Bay In force for today winter travel directive for the weather. Dangers: Danger of a snowstorm. Additional accumulations of snow 5 to 10 cm. Strong winds, leading to local snow. Reduced visibility due to heavy snowfall and snowfall. Time: Continue until this afternoon. Discussion: The snow with the lake phenomenon, along with possible snowfall, is expected to continue until this afternoon for areas east of Lake Superior. Drivers will have to wait for dangerous winter driving conditions and adjust their travel plans accordingly. Bad weather can contribute to transportation delays. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe tracking distance. Surfaces such as highways, roads, sidewalks and parking lots can be difficult to navigate due to accumulated snow. Roads are likely to be closed.