Special weather statement issued

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for North Bay, Powassan, Mattawa, West Nipissing and French River.

The statement says we can expect snow with a risk of freezing rain beginning late Saturday night.

The snow is expected to move into Northeastern Ontario after midnight Saturday night.

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are possible by Sunday evening.

There is also a risk of freezing rain late Saturday night. The snow is expected to taper off Sunday evening.