LuvMyViper Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Finally, we have the first Winter Storm Watch of the season (last year it was on Jan 30th)... Not a great system but it will bring snow and colder air. woot Feel free to post stomr updates for your area during the storm (or more storm info)... Special weather statement Updated by Environment Canada At 11:44 AM EST Wednesday 11 January 2012. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Special weather statement for: City of Toronto Windsor - Essex - Chatham-Kent Sarnia - Lambton Elgin London - Middlesex Simcoe - Delhi - Norfolk Dunnville - Caledonia - Haldimand Oxford - Brant Niagara City of Hamilton Halton - Peel York - Durham Huron - Perth Waterloo - Wellington Dufferin - Innisfil Grey - Bruce Barrie - Orillia - Midland Belleville - Quinte - Northumberland Kingston - Prince Edward Peterborough - Kawartha Lakes Stirling - Tweed - South Frontenac Bancroft - Bon Echo Park Brockville - Leeds and Grenville City of Ottawa Gatineau Prescott and Russell Cornwall - Morrisburg Smiths Falls - Lanark - Sharbot Lake Parry Sound - Muskoka Haliburton Renfrew - Pembroke - Barry's Bay Algonquin Burk's Falls - Bayfield Inlet. A wintery change is in the offing for late in the week. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ==discussion== Following an extraordinary delay in true winter weather across much of Ontario, mother nature is finally making a concerted attempt at delivering more seasonal conditions. A significant disturbance over Tennessee this morning will slowly intensify as it heads for the Lower Great Lakes through Thursday, then stall over the region on Friday. Increasing cloud today will be followed by rain by tonight over Southern Ontario. Periods of rain will continue for much Of Thursday from the southwest to Lake Huron to the west end of Lake Ontario. Mixed rain and wet snow will fall just north of this zone. Snow is most likely east of Georgian Bay across much of Eastern Ontario, although there is a risk of freezing rain. Heaviest Snowfall amounts near 15 centimetres are possible northeast Of Georgian Bay but there is considerable uncertainty as to the exact swath of heavy snow. Warnings may be issued as the path becomes more certain. Colder, blustery weather is slated for Friday, along with snow for most of Southern Ontario. Appreciable snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 centimetres or more are possible in many areas, including the greater Toronto area. The Friday morning commute may be quite hazardous due to brisk winds, snow and blowing snow and falling temperatures in many areas. The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended. Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at WWW.WEATHEROFFICE.GC.CA January 11, 2012 — A series of low-pressure systems will combine to bring a messy mix to parts of eastern Canada this week. Three low pressure systems tracking from the Prairies and the United States are battling it out across eastern Canada. “The combination of lows will bring active weather in the form of snow and freezing rain to Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes through Saturday,” says Dayna Vettese, a meteorologist at The Weather Network. Snowfall amounts aren't expected to be overwhelming, but the change from mild, spring-like conditions could catch some people off guard. Motorists are urged to exercise caution on the roads and approach winter driving with the right tactics. ONTARIO The systems will start as showers or a rain-snow mix from Toronto-area to Ottawa overnight Wednesday. Mixed precipitation will continue throughout the day Thursday, with snow further north, and a risk of freezing rain in the Kingston-Cornwall area. By the time all is said and done, Toronto could see a few centimetres of snow, while eastern Ontario, including Ottawa, could see up to 10 cm. The heaviest snow is expected to pile up in northern Ontario from Wawa to Kapuskasing with up to 25 cm possible locally. Environment Canada warns that the morning commute on Friday may be a hazardous one due to brisk winds, snow and blowing snow and falling temperatures in many areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravesledding Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 This site is my weather watch for Muskoka,once you start seeing snowmobile tracks on the ground you are good to go. http://www.twp.seguin.on.ca/docs/webcam/mainframe.html?width=721&height=617 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Quimby Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Amazing though..5-10 cm's is causing so much HYPE it is absolutely mind-boggling! Let it fall for three days straight. Cold is returning though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarisracing1 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 latest news is not that great more rain then snow,and then warm returning later next week....i hope not..we need some heavy blasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Quimby Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Haliburton is still calling for snow. The more normal Wnter temps are making a comeback too. Long range has some good snow events upcoming. I think anywhere south of Barrie will see rain or just plain mess. Cottage country promises to see some decent snow. Here's hoping anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakesnowcrest Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Muskoka will get snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barberch Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 We are hoping for some snow anyway, riding from Fenelon tomorrow and Bancroft Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 TWN says there's a freezing rain warning for Apsley, but it doesn't extend north to Bancroft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackher Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 it was supposed to be freezing rain in Caledon/Orangeville this morning. low and behold it was mainly rain this morn at 6AM and my wife just called and said that it was full on rain at 830AM. That's it I have lost faith in this winter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweese Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Fair amount of freezing rain at my place this morning. Switched over to snow after an hour of rain around 5am. So here is hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 it was supposed to be freezing rain in Caledon/Orangeville this morning. low and behold it was mainly rain this morn at 6AM and my wife just called and said that it was full on rain at 830AM. That's it I have lost faith in this winter... I think we are pretty much doomed in the south at this point. Rain today and more in the forecast for next week. It takes the snow from late Dec and January to build the base to deal with the warm temps and ever increasing sun of February/March. If we some how manage 1 or 2 weeks, I'd be amazed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue er Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 snow is coming down good in Lindsay right now, looks to br abouy 1 cm in last 1/2 hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackher Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Well to be honest I think this winter has been a bust for all but the far north. I's love to get up there, but the time is a little difficult.....looks like I should have bought daily permits this year because I ahve been out oooo 0 days thus far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Well to be honest I think this winter has been a bust for all but the far north. I's love to get up there, but the time is a little difficult.....looks like I should have bought daily permits this year because I ahve been out oooo 0 days thus far Did you buy daily insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakejoe Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Muskoka will get snow haha I like the conviction in that statement. We're getting "light" snow on Lake Joe right now and have been steadily since early this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahas Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 We where supost to get all snow today but so far just freezing rain and lots and lots of ice pellets. Still calling for 15-20 cm's of snow, we need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500ssman Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 About a 1/4 inch of snow now it's raining. What a season!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweese Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 About an inch here today but it's like +3 out right. If you can believe TWN's 14day forecast it's saying a week Sunday and Monday they are 15+ each day. But I'm not crossing my fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarisracing1 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 were screwed....weather network for next 2 weeks calls for rain and +temps after jan 20th.....last year the season kinda ended mid to end feb.....im severly depressed and po-d...its been 1 kick to my swollen nutz after and after from mother nature....worst part is if any trail opens up within a 3 hour drive from me..every hard on with a sled is goona rip apart that trail like a nympho cheerleader.......we will all be riding snirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronOrange Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 were screwed....weather network for next 2 weeks calls for rain and +temps after jan 20th.....last year the season kinda ended mid to end feb.....im severly depressed and po-d...its been 1 kick to my swollen nutz after and after from mother nature....worst part is if any trail opens up within a 3 hour drive from me..every hard on with a sled is goona rip apart that trail like a nympho cheerleader.......we will all be riding snirt I really like the cheerlearder quote, I will use that. Last year, if you remember, late in February there was a warm-up. We were scheduled to start a trip from New Liskeard and ride to Longlac and back. We couldn't start in New Liskeard (because of poor conditions) and we didn't get to Longlac (trail closures), but we had one of the best rips we have ever done. Started in Kirkland Lake and went to Wawa and back. These were some of the best 1100 miles miles we have ever ridden. We went from Hearst to Hornepayne in less than 2 hours. Keep your head up and adjust to the conditions and ride where you can. Regardless of where, ride safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 We've gotten around 3" in Apsley. Very little freezing rain before the switch this morning. Waiting to see was the next wave brings (not snowing in Apsley right now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweese Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Its been 1 kick to my swollen nutz after and after from mother nature.... Upside is its hasn't been cold enought to be a kick with a frozen boot LOL Sorry the door was open and I just couldn't pass that one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Very light snow in Apsley right now. The radar on TWN is showing more snow south of here in the Stoney Lake area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenailem1 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 3-5 cmsin london Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterules Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Not much in Owen Sound I can still see some grass in my yard . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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