Blowing snow this afternoon to replace morning's freezing rain

A freezing rain warning remains in effect for North Bay, Powassan, Mattawa and West Nipissing.
Freezing associated with a winter storm is expected to persist for a few hours before a transition to rain later this morning. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Utility outages may occur.
A blowing snow advisory, meanwhile, has been issued for this afternoon through tonight.
Strong and gusty westerly winds will whip up freshly fallen snow and cause