A winter weather travel advisory in effect for today and tonight for the North Bay area which includes Powassan, Mattawa and West Nipissing.

Isolated snow squalls are expected this afternoon and continuing tonight.

The snow squall bands are expected to shift southward tonight moving out of the region.

Total snowfall accumulations of 5 cm are expected by the morning.

Areas affected include Highway 69 south of Sudbury, Highway 64 and Highway 17.

Heavy snow is possible along with reduced visibilities at times.

Falling temperatures tonight may also cause roads to become icy or slippery and motorists should prepare for hazardous driving conditions at times.

(photo by station staff)

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