The 401 yesterday afternoon was jammed for miles after wires fell across the highway and several accidents occurred as well.
A strong cold front brought an end to the record warmth in Ontario (it was 13.5C in Kemptville) and ushered in fierce 100km/h plus winds. The winds began in Windsor early in the morning and reached us here in the east by 2pm or so. Gusts were recorded to 119km/h at Point Petre, 104km/h at Windsor, 111km/h at Wiarton, 102km/h at Cornwall, 98km/h at Brockville and 89km/h at Montreal. The result was a swath of damage, downed trees and power lines. Nearly 200,000 Hydro customers were left in the dark, many into this morning. One line fell across the 401 between Morrisburg and Iroquois. The highway was closed for several hours creating a massive traffic jam that I was stuck in for about 2 hours. Once reopened the highway had to be closed by the OPP again after accidents occurred in both directions again as a result of the wind. The 401 east was closed at Johnstown after a car rolled near the International Bridge.
All roads are opened this morning and winds have eased. Another cold front will move across the region late today with about 5cm of snow and 40-60km/h winds causing some blowing and drifting snow. That should begin after dark tonight and be over by morning. Driving could become tricky.
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