Good Morning:  Well waking up this morning it wasn’t quite as cold as yesterday.  Temperatures were sitting at -9.4 C | 15.08 F.

Forecast For Today:  There is no warnings up to speak of but, if data serves me right we could see some nasty weather move into Port Loring & District.  As of now there is a huge storm moving into the Niagara area.  Could be rain, could be ice or it could be snow. Depends on how the temperatures fluctuate throughout the day.  Same goes for us here in Port Loring.  At any rate extra care should be taken if out driving a bit later on today.

Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM.  Then once again a bit later on from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.  I give it a 4 fish rating out of 5 this morning and a 3 fish rating out of 5 this afternoon for catching a few.

Highway Report:  As of now Highway 522 is bare for most parts coming in from Highway 11 but it does have some snow covered areas here and there.  Coming in from Highway 69 there is lots of icy sections and and some snow covered areas.  Again.. care should be taken if out and about.

Around Town:  Not much happening here in Port Loring these days.  Think folks are hibernating like the bears.  In some respects can’t say I blame them.  But one does need fresh air and getting outside now and then will do ones body a world of good.  Myself I get quite a bit of exercise shovelling the driveway, as if at all possible, I try and do it by hand.  Gets the old adrenalin moving through ones veins.   On another note I see Gas Prices took a huge drop over the holidays. Was a great treat for those travelling here and there.  Yesterday in North Bay at the Esso you could get it for 82 cents a litre.   I suspect it will remain there for awhile too by the looks of things.  No reason in my eyes it shouldn’t be even lower.  Not in our country where most of it comes from.  All about money.  So my friends enjoy your day, stay safe and try and get outside for a bit, your body will thank you for it.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at [email protected] 

Good Morning: Cold morning here in Port Loring.  Ice at the bottom of our windows.  Temperatures waking up were sitting at -20.4 C | -4.72 F.  Will remain there most of the day.

Forecast For Today: Rather unsettled clearing later.  We do have a touch of sunshine here now which makes things not so bad.  It will warm up a wee bit for the weekend but after that things are going to get really cold for a few days.

Fishing Times:  This morning the old weather stick is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.  Then again a bit later from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.  I give it a 3 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Winds this morning are coming in from the South West and at the moment calm.  They will pick up some later on this morning.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is pretty well all snow covered with some icy sections throughout.  The snowploughs are out though and the roads are clear in that respect.  Travelling should be OK if care is taken.  Myself I prefer to drive on hard snow instead of all that slush.  Saves the under-body of the cars and trucks.   Also makes for easier driving.  But to each their own.

Around Town:  Very quiet is the norm for this time of year.  Myself I am working on inside work for most parts.  Got some snow to remove after a bit but not going to rush into anything.  Life is what you make it and I choose to take mine easy.  So my friends, enjoy your day, stay safe and warm.  You can reach me George Walters if you so wish at [email protected]

Good Morning & Happy New Year.  Well we are starting off the new year here in Port Loring with around 6 inches of snow which fell over night.  Winter wonderland out there this morning.  Just beautiful. Temperatures did warm up a touch through the night and at the moment it is sitting at   -5.6 C | 21.92 F.  Will remain there most of the day.

 Forecast For Today: Stormy, much snow.  We also will have some high winds which will make things much more challenging if out driving.  I suspect after looking at things we will get another 2-4 inches; drifts will be also a major factor.   Especially for those with long driveways.

Highway Report:  Highway 522 is snow covered in all areas.  From Highway 11 straight through to Highway 69.  Not a great day to be out driving.  But for the snowmobiles it is a dream come true.

Fishing Times: This morning the old weather stick and gathered data is saying that the best times to be out there will be from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.  Then a bit later on from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.  I give it a 3 fish rating out of 5 for catching a few.  Winds this morning are coming in from the West at around 10 MPH.

Around Town:  Well this morning I haven’t seen one car moving up and down the Highway.  With this weather I can’t say I blame anyone neither.  For my wife and I we are going to sit back and let nature take her course.  Nice to be able to do that at this time in life.  But it wasn’t always that way.  We were like most working from 6 in the morning to after dark at night.  Never letting up for a minute.  Pretty well all my life I have been self employed which in my mind is a great life style.  Never took one cent from the government no matter how sick or injured I was.  Not in me to do that.  At any rate we all choose our own roads.  Some are wrong some are right. For you my friends I hope you take the right road and what better time of year to start things off.   Happy New Years my friends.  Stay safe and keep warm.  You can reach me George Walters at [email protected]