The Canadian Museum of Human Rights in downtown Winnipeg is seen under heavy snow and winds on April 13. DANIEL KRUMP / AFP / Getty Images
A fierce spring storm is targeting parts of northwestern Ontario.
Environment Canada has issued winter storm warnings for areas near Big Trout Lake, Pickle Lake and Sandy Lake with a forecast of up to 30 centimeters of snow and gusts of up to 70 km / h.
Snowstorms are expected to continue throughout the morning before easing to mid-afternoon vortices.
The Meteorological Agency recommends postponing any minor traffic, warning that heavy snow will reduce visibility to almost zero, sometimes on highways.
Public Safety Canada encourages people to have a ready-made emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first aid kit and a flashlight.
Conditions are expected to improve gradually tonight.
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