Saturday, January 03, 2009

Another Windy Day

Transport Quebec plowing and salting the 15 near Napierville on Saturday.
PJ Photo


It what seems to be a common scenario this winter I drove in gusty winds and drifting snow today. It was a 2 hands on the steering wheel moment as I went to Plattsburg, NY along Highway 15 and then I-87. On the Quebec side of the border winds gusted to over 50km/h drifting snow and in some cases dirt across the 4 lanes of highway. It was slippery at times, but much better later in the day.

Low pressure over the central plains will race east and pass south of Ontario and Quebec tomorrow and Monday. A little light precipitation is expected in the region with the risk of freezing rain and sleet spreading from the southwest part of Ontario in the morning towards the Ottawa Valley overnight Sunday into Monday morning. I will update this weather event with any warnings tomorrow morning.

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