Storm system arrives in Thunder Bay cancelling some rural schools and bus routes

With blowing snow and dangerous conditions, here's the latest information you need about bus service, highway conditions and school closures across northwestern Ontario.

Storm expected to move through the region over the next few days, we'll update this story with the latestA Colorado low is bringing in a system north into Ontario from the United States, it's expected to leave up to 45 centimetres of snow over the next few days. There's a number of winter weather warnings across areas of northwestern Ontario, resulting in some closures and cancellations in the region.

Thunder Bay and the surrounding areas could get between 25 to 45 centimetres of snow between Sunday and Wednesday evening, according to an Environment Canada. Environment Canada said road closures are possible and recommended postponing non-essential travel until after the storm. The storm will be moving northeast toward Lake Superior and will continue north over northern Ontario.Here's the latest information you need about bus service, school closures and highway conditions across northwestern Ontario.

All rural school bus routes have been cancelled for the day for all four local school boards. For more updates, checkIn the city of Thunder Bay itself, all schools are open and transportation for students is expected to continue as usual throughout the day.

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