Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the North Bay area which includes North Bay, Powassan, West Nipissing and Mattawa.

Expect a wintry mix of precipitation Thursday into Friday.

A period of ice pellets and freezing rain is expected to begin around midday Thursday and continue through the evening hours.

The statement says hazardous winter travelling conditions are expected Thursday through Friday morning.

Motorists should exercise caution and expect longer travel times.

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