Good Morning:  Well another very cold morning. Waking up temperatures were sitting at -28.5 C | -19.3 F.  Not quite as cold as yesterday but still cold.

Forecast For Today: Unsettled, short fine intervals throughout the day. With the sunshine temperatures will warm up a bit later on this morning.  Should be a very nice day.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 has some bare sections along with some hard packed snow sections.  Care should be taken, but should be a great day for travelling, for those that choose to do so.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick along with gathered data is saying the best times to be out there will be from 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM.  Then again a bit later on from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.  I give it a 2 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Good Luck!

Around Town.  Yesterday a friend called that reads the Blog each morning.  He has a cottage out near Lost Channel.  He says the ice and things getting to his cottage was great.  So looks like the snowmobiles will be enjoying themselves for the remainder of the season. I would like to thank him for saying hello.    Great to see folks out an about taking in what Nature has to offer.  Nothing can be more beneficial to ones health than staying active and breathing in our fresh northern air.  So my friends, enjoy your day and stay warm. I am heading off for a talk-a-tea with my lovely wife.. Every morning we get to chattin’, and you know…we are good at it.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at; [email protected]

Good Morning:  Well a pretty nice day temperature wise.  Waking up it was sitting at      0.6 C | 33.08 F.  Should remain there most the day.

Forecast For Today: Stormy, may improve as the day moves forward.

Highway Report:   Highway 522 is pretty well covered with hard packed snow with icy sections throughout.  Care should be taken if travelling.  Snowplough just went by the house here clearing off some of the slush.

Ice Fishing Times:  Today the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.  Then again from 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.  I give it a 5 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  No reason not to be having fish for supper.  Good Luck!

Around Town:  Quiet events and business wise.  On another note though.  With this warm weather that is upon us today, it gives a person a great chance to do some outside work that might be in need of some attention.  Myself I am going to take advantage of it and wash our car as it is a mess.  One trip to North Bay sure takes a toll on it.  Good to get the salt and things off it whenever you can.  Also I have found if a person washes the disc brakes off as many times as they can, when arriving back home, it sure saves on the brake jobs. I would say just by doing that you would cut the replacements in half.  Today the cars have everything right out in the open, where the salt and dirt can get right at them  Food for thought one might say.  Enjoy your day my friends and if nothing else try and get out for a bit of fresh air.  Tomorrow we are back to the cold temperatures.   You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

Good Morning:  Well a touch cool waking up here in Port Loring.  Temperatures were sitting at -17.7 C | 0.14 F.

Forecast For Today: Changeable, mending. More snow on the way for tomorrow.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 7:45 AM – 11:30 AM.  Then once again a bit later on from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.  I give it a 5 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Great day to be out there.  Good Luck!

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is covered with hard packed snow, ploughs have been through, but there are some icy sections that one should keep an eye out for.  Other than that it will be a great day for travelling.

Around Town:  Very quiet around town.  Folks are taking life easy.  At least for those that are still here, as a lot have moved on to the sunny south for a few months.  Can’t say I blame them.  The only hold back would be the dollar being so low. But the bright side is that the gas prices are much lower than last year and the trip down to say Florida and back, would cost next to nothing.  So one should still make out pretty good.  Also a lot of places I see are taking Canadian money at par which is a great attraction for those thinking of getting away.  Motels along the way are quite reasonable with prices ranging from $40.00 a night to $75.00 a night.  Not to bad if you consider what they are here in Canada and that most comes with a continental breakfast.  One just has to seek them out.  So my friends I have always said this.  If you have the funds why not bring a little pleasure to your life and make things happen.  My wife and I do when ever we can.  Life is short.  Enjoy your day my friends, stay safe and warm and try and get out and breath in some of that fresh Northern air, or…warm Florida air.  Do you a world of good.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at;  [email protected]

Good Morning:  Well warmed up quite a bit through the night.  This morning temperatures were sitting at -7.7 C | 18.14 F.  Will be short lived though as colder air moves in for tomorrow.

Forecast For Today:  Stormy, Snow squall watch in effect for:                                      North Bay –  Port Loring – Powassan – Mattawa
West Nipissing – French River.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is still covered throughout with hard packed snow.  There are also some icy sections to watch for.  If the snow makes it’s way into our area as is called for travelling will not be good.  So care should be taken if out and about.

Ice Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.  Then once again a bit later on from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.  I give it a 5 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Can’t get any better than that.  Good luck!

Around Town:  Well I figure we are in for some more snow, as I have my driveway all cleaned out.  Seems as soon as I get things cleared up more is about to fall.  Not complaining mind ya, as I do enjoy getting outside and taking in what nature has to offer.  Also keeps a feller fit which is what is needed this time of year.  One has to watch, as they can become house bound.  If that happens one begins to feel poorly.  The body needs to be worked, without it one just shrivels up and well the inevitable will take place.  We are very lucky here in Port Loring.  We have fresh air, lots of places for one to walk or do things.  Exercise is right outside your door my friends, free of charge, take advantage of it.  You body will thank you for it.  Even 15 minutes a day walking around the outside of your house, breathing in the fresh air will do the trick.   Good Nutrition, Exercise, Lots of Good Water Without Chemicals and Fresh Air, they are what is needed.  Enjoy your day my friends.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]