Less than Peaceful Forecast

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Let me start by saying Merry Christmas. Secondly, welcome to the weather roller coaster, strap in, it is going to be a rough ride. We have had 10-15cm of snow overnight across most regions in eastern Ontario and western Quebec. This will gradually transition to a mix of precipitation as warmer air moves in from the south. Gradually all precipitation will change to light rain as temperatures warm above freezing. The freezing rain may be stubborn in the Ottawa Valley and north of Montreal as the cold air is more difficult to move out. The warmth will be short lived as a strong cold front sweeps across Ontario and then Quebec from late afternoon into the overnight. The front will be accompanied by fierce winds of 50-80km/h which could prompt warnings and even cause a little Christmas morning power failure in places. Christmas Day will be calm with temperatures falling towards -10C. A cold night Thursday night will be followed by a big warm up into Saturday with more rain and temperatures well above freezing. The ride will end Sunday as temperatures return to normal and the storm track flattens and gives us a break for a day or two.

Merry Christmas and please drive safe, give yoursel plenty of timetoday and tonight.