Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Flash Freeze and strong winds on the way

Cold air is having a difficult time this evening leaving the valley's of eastern Ontario. Therefore the Freezing Rain Warning remains posted for Ottawa. A new batch of rain from Michigan is sliding east and will enter the area later this evening. The temperature should slowly rise above the freezing mark this evening, briefly. Any precipitation that falls could freeze locally.
Icing this morning led to several serious accidents in the region Travel with care the remainder of the day. By morning a strong arctic front will be racing across Ontario with powerful winds and snow squalls. Winds will be in the 60-110km/h range with 60 or 70km/h winds expected in Kemptville. The front should arrive her by early morning. Behind the front temperatures will plummet to -10C or colder in just a few hours along with biting wind chills. Any snow that falls will be blown around reducing visibilities. The wind is expected to be strong enough to cause damage especially in the St. Lawrence Valley. Wind Warnings have been posted for all regions on both sides of the border as well as a flash freeze warning for southern and eastern Ontario. Travel will be poor especially for the first part of the day.

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