Winter storm conditions expected beginning this evening

03/01/2016

The Public Safety Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke would like to advise the Community of weather warnings for potential heavy snowfall and high winds beginning this evening, Tuesday, March 1st.

A potential of over 30 centimetres of snow is expected to fall overnight accompanied by high winds. Snow, mixed with winds will give the conditions of widespread blowing snow.

Community members are urged to remain indoors during this time and avoid driving as visibility could be severely diminished. Therefore, motorists are advised to take caution while traveling and be sure to have a roadside kit in the case of an emergency.

For more information on how to prepare for storms, please visit www.kahnawake.com/beprepared or contact the Public Safety Unit at (450) 632-0635.