canadian
22.12.04, 23:28
If you live in Southern Ontario, prepare for an extremely slow, difficult
drive on Thursday no matter if you're heading into work or travelling for the
Christmas holidays. A major winter storm approaching the Lower Great Lakes
basin from the southwest will cross the Lower Great Lakes south of Toronto
moving into the Ottawa area Thursday afternoon. Roads and highways are
expected to be a mess while airlines could experience flight delays or
cancellations.
Areas adjacent to the north shore of Lake Ontario (GTA) and particularly in
eastern sections will likely change over to an extended period of rain
tomorrow though freezing rain cannot be ruled out in these areas. Once the
storm has passed the winds will shift to the north bringing much colder air
and setting up a scenario for possibly flash freeze conditions in some areas.
Stormy conditions will include strong winds both ahead and behind this system
as it develops tomorrow. Northwesterly snow squalls off Lake Huron and
Georgian Bay are likely in its wake by Thursday evening. The snow belt areas
could receive heavier local amounts as a result of lake enhancement.