Friday, March 07, 2008

Very dangerous storm on the way

Sorry for the delay on the update....I am on the road for some storm chasing....The latest winter storm is on our doorstep this evening with wet snow beginning over Ottawa and the St. Lawrence. The snow will increase in intensity through the night and become very heavy by Saturday afternoon and evening. Intense low pressure over Alabama will move north and pass just south of the St. Lawrence Valley. Montreal and Ottawa as well as the St. Lawrence Valley will be hit with 30-40cm of snow. Most of the heavy snow will fall from 2pm Saturday to early Sunday morning. Snow could fall at several centimetres an hour and with winds from 50-70km/h travel may become impossible along the 401, 416, 417 and 40/20 in Quebec. Thunder may also occur with the snow.

Winter Storm Warnings have been posted for all regions Ontario, Quebec, NY. The storm will come to an end rapidly on Sunday. This is a very dangerous storm cancel all travel plans from noon Saturday.

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