Snow making its way across northeastern Ontario this week after Timmins gets its first snowfall

NORTH BAY -- It’s time to bring out the winter hats and gloves again Northern Ontario. Snow has made an appearance in the Timmins area overnight and is in the forecast for many parts of the region this week.

Environment Canada says snow mixed with rain is on its way to Sudbury, North Bay, and Sault Ste. Marie starting Thursday morning and will carry on into next week.

Temperatures across the region are expected to dip below freezing for the next few days.

Drivers are reminded to slow down when there’s snow on the road, increase following distance, and check the weather before heading out.

Stay tuned for the full 7-day weather forecast for the northeast region with CTV Northern Ontario's Will Aiello.

Waking up to our first #snowfall in #Timmins! Last year it was on Oct 17th so we gained a week and a half this year. I’m glad my b/f and I prepped our yards for the winter on Saturday. #lookingonthebrightside pic.twitter.com/8w90pfyvh5

— Lydia Chubak (@LydiaCTV) October 29, 2019