THUNDER BAY – City police are responding to numerous crashes across the city this afternoon.
Several reported collisions have taken place on River Street, Red River Road and High Street at various intersections, with other south side locations also reporting a spike in collision reports.
The severity of many of the crashes are believed to be minor.
The weather system now hitting the city has even led to the closure of High Street between John Street and Red River Road. That closure began just after 2 p.m. when police confirmed the roadway was too dangerous to remain open due to icy conditions.
That road has since re-opened.
Outside of the city, OPP confirmed that Highway 102 had to be closed just east of Sistonens corner due to a collision Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported as a result of that crash. The roadway was opened to a single lane just after 3 p.m.
OPP also confirmed that Highway 17 had to be closed from Ignace to Vermillion Bay.
Meanwhile, Environment Canada’s special weather statement remains active for this city and the surrounding area.
The most recent weather statement issued by Environment Canada can be read below:
Special weather statement in effect for: City of Thunder Bay
Significant snowfall amounts today and tonight.
An intensifying low pressure system over Wisconsin this morning will track slowly northward today. Snow associated with the low has spread across parts of Northwestern Ontario and may fall heavy at times this afternoon. The snow will be mixed with ice pellets at times today around Thunder Bay. The snow will taper off overnight into Thursday morning.
Total snowfall amounts with the system are expected to be in the 8 to 15 cm range. Areas near and south of Thunder Bay are expected to receive the higher amounts.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to storm.ontario@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #ONStorm.
