hwy 17 West
Spring snowstorm impacting visibility. Highway 17 West was closed earlier today after a transport was blocking the roadway. (Photo submitted by Wendee Greer via Facebook)

The winter storm warning has ended for the North Bay area after a fresh blanket of snow greeting area residents Thursday morning.

Plus another 10 to 15 cm was forecast for Thursday, before tapering off.

The weather had an impact on the Sears Drama Festival with the Thursday night public event being cancelled.

Some shows were moved to the Friday and Saturday night line-up.

Tickets are still $8 and will be available at the door.

Meantime, both Canadore College and Nipissing University say all of their buildings were closed as of noon today (Thursday).

Earlier classes were cancelled because of the weather. They’re expected to resume tomorrow (Friday).

Officials say the closure today (Thursday) includes the Harris Learning Library, the Robert J. Surtees Athletics Centre, and the Monastery along with Canadore’s Aviation and Commerce campus buildings.

All school buses across the Nipissing, East and West Parry Sound Districts were cancelled today (Thursday).

Schools remain open.