An arctic outbreak continues to tighten its grip on eastern Canada and the US with the coldest air in the last 4 winters settling south and east. At 7am this morning it was -30 in Kemptville, -36 in the upper Ottawa Valley at Petawawa, -29 at Ottawa and -27 in Montreal. The cold has forced the cancellation of school across the Gatineau region. School buses are having a tough time turning over. In addition roadways in Montreal are slick with numerous accidents. Ice fog off the St. Lawrence River is freezing on contact with the bridges and roads producing black ice. Water main breaks have also closed several roads with icy water flooding into homes. Fire departments were kept busy in the frigid cold overnight including here in Brossard. I will brave the weather and post some photos later.
The coldest night of the year, season and possibly decade will occur tonight with calm winds and clear skies it will drop to between -30C and -40C across all our regions. Prepare yourself for this extreme cold. Dress smart in layers and make sure your car is in top running order. If you must travel long distances carry a tin with candles and extra blankets in your car in case you break down. The cold snap will last at least till Sunday.
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