Here comes the January thaw

Right on schedule a major warm up is underway. At 8pm last night in Kemptville it was -19C, by 6am this morning we are at -4C. Can you say warm front? Along that front a shot of 1-3cm of quite heavy snow fell for an hour or two early this morning. That has passed now and we can expect a mild, partly cloudy day.

Beyond today the warm up will continue with temperatures approaching record levels by the middle of next week. Expect high temperatures to approach plus 10C. The evenings will still be at or below freezing so watch for icy roads. Enjoy the week because it looks colder and snowier by the middle of this month.

Keep in mind we have a tremendous snow pack around, in many cases over 55cm. That will begin to melt quickly, so make sure the sump pumps are working and that sewers and catch basins are clear of ice and snow.