ccmtcanada Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) So, we get blasted by an extreme cold snap, flash freeze warnings and frigid temps and for Thursday night into Friday there could be 20-30cm of snow. If you have travels for that time period, please allow plenty of extra time or just stay off the roads if you can. For updates, go here.... http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warnings/SWS_bulletins_e.html Update as of 6:43 PM EST Wednesday: WOCN11 CWTO 302343 Special weather statement Issued by Environment Canada Ontario region. 6:43 PM EST Wednesday 30 January 2008. Special weather statement issued for.. City of Toronto Simcoe - Delhi - Norfolk Oxford - Brant Niagara City of Hamilton Waterloo - Wellington Halton - Peel York - Durham Belleville - Quinte - Northumberland Kingston - Prince Edward Peterborough - Kawartha Lakes Stirling - Tweed - South Frontenac Bancroft - Bon Echo Park Brockville - Leeds and Grenville City of Ottawa Gatineau Prescott and Russell Cornwall - Morrisburg Smiths Falls - Lanark - Sharbot Lake Renfrew - Pembroke - Barry's Bay. Mother nature is relentless. Another ripple in the jetstream over the american southwest this evening is poised to give life to yet another significant low pressure system over Oklahoma on Thursday. This weather system will be well positioned to tap a considerable amount of moisture off the gulf of Mexico which will aid in the intensification of this low as it heads northeastward towards the Maritimes this weekend. The centre of the low pressure disturbance is currently forecast to track just south of the lower lakes and intensify as it passes through. Snow heavy at times is expected to affect an area encompassing the Golden Horseshoe to Peterborough to Ottawa and including most of eastern Ontario. At this time it looks like the snow will begin to overspread southwestern Ontario Thursday overnight reaching the Ottawa area on Friday morning. Latest analysis has this storm producing a swath of 20 to 30 centimetres of snow over the Golden Horseshoe to Trenton to Ottawa corridor with snow falling throughout the day on Friday. Depending on the track of the low the amounts of snow over a specific region could vary considerably. Environment Canada continues to watch the development of this system. Listen for further statements. Additional information may also be found by consulting the latest public forecast. The next public forecast will be issued by 11 AM. END/RUDDICK Edited January 31, 2008 by ccmtcanada
Fisherman Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Well I'll not be greedy, you can keep all of it below highway 7.
irishfield Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Yah I'm with Fisherman... but then again we aren't even listed and I haven't been able to see the laneway gate since noon....
irishfield Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 At least 14 inches or so melted yesterday, before we went back into the deep freeze. Cliff's gonna keep all the snow this time. His back yard rink would look much better snow lined !
Greencoachdog Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Y'all have fun with that now, ya heah?!!!
Daplumma Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 20-30 cm,thats about 75 inches American?Or is that 17 gallons? Joe
Greencoachdog Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 20-30 cm,thats about 75 inches American?Or is that 17 gallons? Joe I think it's like $1.48
Mike the Pike Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Ah good Montreal is not on the list
Greencoachdog Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Ah good Montreal is not on the list Yet!
Gerritt Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) Cost of packing one ultra tight snowball, soaking it in water and freezing it for 3 days ....$2.00 Cost of cooler for said snow ball $30.00 Cost to fly said cooler with said snowball via FedEx $70.00 Cost for the spring actuated launching device to plaster said snowball inside said cooler square in the yip of Glen... Well thats priceless... For fun there is smashing the southerner in the face with a frozen ball of snow... For everything else there is Mastercard Anyone willing to help with the postage? G. Edited January 31, 2008 by Gerritt
Greencoachdog Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Cost of packing one ultra tight snowball, soaking it in water and freezing it for 3 days ....$2.00 Cost of cooler for said snow ball $30.00 Cost to fly said cooler with said snowball via FedEx $70.00 Cost for the spring actuated launching device to plaster said snowball inside said cooler square in the yip of Glen... Well thats priceless... For fun there is smashing the southerner in the face with a frozen ball of snow... For everything else there is Mastercard Anyone willing to help with the postage? G. Don't make me have to sick my Lizzard on you Gerritt!
irishfield Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 I'm in for $10..make that $20 bucks !
ccmtcanada Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Posted January 31, 2008 Ah good Montreal is not on the list You spoke too soon my soon-to-be-snowy friend.... http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?qc67 Warnings Montréal métropolitain - Laval 4:33 AM EST Thursday 31 January 2008 Snowfall warning for Montréal métropolitain - Laval issued 15 to 25 cm of snow are expected over these regions Friday. A major developing low pressure system over Colorado will intensify to lie near Lake Ontario by Friday evening. Snow will begin Friday morning over southwestern Québec intensify in the afternoon and leave significant amounts. Moreover strong northeast winds will produce blowing snow. Meanwhile a strong southwest flow over Lower North Shore will give high winds today over these regions.
BITEME Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Minor issue Listen when the weatherman tells me 20 - 30 inches I,ll start to be concerned other then that we havent had a good dumping in a very very long time.
ccmtcanada Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Posted January 31, 2008 Update for Southern Ontario.... Get your latest updates here...... http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warnings/son_e.html City of Toronto 4:47 AM EST Thursday 31 January 2008 Winter storm watch for City of Toronto issued Another winter storm with significant snow amounts threatening for Friday. This is an alert to the potential development of dangerous winter weather conditions in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements. Snowsqualls continue to come ashore off of Lake Huron across the Bruce Peninsula then across Georgian Bay into ski country from Orillia and Midland north to near Britt. Local snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are likely this morning along with local whiteout conditions from bursts of heavy snow and occasional blowing snow in the strongest snowsqualls. The snowsqualls are expected to weaken into a few flurries by noon as a high pressure ridge builds in and finally cuts off the brisk westerly winds. Meanwhile a low pressure area over west Texas is getting organized and setting its sights on southern Ontario. As the low moves east across the southern states then curves northeast towards the Ohio Valley tonight it is expected to tap into alot of moisture and energy from the gulf of Mexico. As a result there is potential for this low to intensify into a significant winter storm as it moves into southern Ontario later tonight and Friday. Latest indications show the potential for significant amounts of snow from this deepening low as it tracks northeast just south of lakes Erie and Ontario towards New England by Saturday. This type of winter storm often has a swath of 15 to 30 cm of heavy snow associated with it. Freezing rain and ice pellets will also be a problem as the storm centre gets close to the lower Great Lakes. The leading edge of the snow is expected to reach the Windsor and Sarnia areas tonight then spread rapidly northeast across the remainder of the district reaching the Ottawa area Friday morning. Latest analyses suggest the heaviest snow swath may extend from Lake St Clair northeast across the London Kitchener and Golden Horseshoe areas into eastern Ontario including the national Capital region Friday. Ice pellets and freezing rain may also be an issue to contend with generally in regions near and southeast of highway 401. Exact snowfall amounts and the location of ice pellets and freezing rain will depend upon the exact track of this developing storm. It is also possible if the storm centre tracks further north than expected that there could be a changeover to rain Friday especially in areas near eastern Lake Erie. Travellers should be prepared to alter plans accordingly again as driving conditions once again will deteriorate significantly on Friday. This storm has the potential to be quite significant and have high impact especially if heavy snow develops. Environment Canada is closely monitoring this situation and will issue warnings later today as needed. Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details.
OhioFisherman Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 See we southern gents are helping to raise your water levels! Drown those rocks!
Beans Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 FYI for Joe...divide CMs by 5 then multiply by 2 gives you inches...
Headhunter Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 Aint it the way things go... as a result of our office move, I have Friday off work! Wouldn't it be a nice day to be sitting on the ice, putting a dent in the local Perch population! Instead, I will find myself shovelling out the driveway and that of my neighbours on Friday! Aint life grand!LOL HH
Uncle Buck Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 i don't call 20-30cm a storm... 4 feet is a storm, 1 foot is a piece of cake!
Moosebunk Posted January 31, 2008 Report Posted January 31, 2008 We got our 30cm yesterday. And it blew, and blew and blew. Thing about living on an island is, the wind blown snow get's ya from any and all directions. Shovelled 4 times. Glad it's over.
JohnF Posted February 1, 2008 Report Posted February 1, 2008 I think it's like $1.48 Nah. 3 1/2 litres. JF
lazybum Posted February 1, 2008 Report Posted February 1, 2008 Our one day of inconvenience will be nothing compared to what 170 million Chinese travellers are going through this week. Snow and sleet are preventing them from getting home for their Chinese new year. That's equal to half the population of the US stranded somewhere on their visit back to their home villages and towns. Yep, they called in the army to help.
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