Special weather statement issued for North Bay and Area

A special weather statement has been issued for North Bay and Area.
Environment Canada is warning travellers a mix of wintry precipitation is expected for North Bay, Powassan, Mattawa, West Nipissing and French River Thursday into Friday.
“A period of ice pellets and freezing rain is expected to begin around midday Thursday and continue through the evening hours. Ice pellet and freezing rain amounts will vary widely,” according to Environment Canada.
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