Photo: A man shovels snow during Tuesday's early morning snowstorm, which is expected to send 15-25 centimetres of snow to parts of the region. (Alex Brockman/CBC)

By Olivia Levesque  - CBC News - November 15, 2022

Thunder Bay and the surrounding areas are getting hit with a wintery blast today, with snow squalls hitting in the region.

Visibility during the morning commuste has been significantly reduced due to the heavy snow. Snow is also expected to quickly accumulate with 15 to 25 centimetres expected for Thunder Bay and Superior West.

The weather hazard is expected to end by this afternoon, according to Environment Canada.

"Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably. Changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions," reads the weather warning from Environment Canada.

"Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations."

The weather has resulted in some cancellations today, with Student Transportation services in Thunder Bay cancelling all school buses.

A number of rural schools in the Thunder Bay area are also closed today due to weather.

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