To start things off it isn’t quite as cold as it was yesterday. Waking up temperatures were sitting at -16.3 C | 2.66 F Highway 522 is bare with a few icy sections but all and all pretty good. The sun is shinning once again which makes things more bearable. The long range looks pretty good with sun most days, with maybe an inch of snow on Wednesday. But then back to sunshine on Thursday. Not much to report this morning so with that I will go have some breakfast. Have a great day. GW

Took a few more pictures of around our home here. Kind of looks like winter. GW

I took a couple pictures of the storm we just had a couple days ago. Makes me yearn for spring. But on the other side of the coin the snowmobiles are happy. I was talking to a few at the gas station yesterday and they were all smiles. I have to admit they have come a long way with new machines these days. Some I wouldn’t hesitate to say would cost in the thousands. Not to forget the clothes and helmets they have today too. It’s not like it was years ago when you went out and were half froze when you got back home. Anyways they are having fun and that is all that really matters in life. Have a great day. GW

Hmm. I see it is a might cool waking up this morning. Temperatures getting out from under the sheets were sitting at -26.8 C | -16.24 F I had to push myself a wee bit to give up them nice warm covers. But the wood furnace needed another log so what’s to be is to be. The windows are ice covered which is another sign it is a touch cool. But on the bright side the sun is shinning this morning. With the sun shinning on the trees making the ice crystals glisten, and the mist in the air over the lakes, it sure is a pretty sight to see. Highway 522 is pretty well bare in town here. I would think it would be a fair day in a bit for traveling, if your in need of a few things in North Bay. My lovely wife and I did manage to get our driveway and decks cleaned up yesterday. I have to admit there was a lot of snow. In some places it was over 12 inches deep. But the snowblower made things easier. It’s a good blower one of the last ones Sears made I guess before their retreat from Canada. I had an older one which lasted me over thirty years. I don’t suspect this one will last that long, as they sure don’t make them like they used to. Some things are better like throwing the snow further, which is a plus, but for heavy duty cables and things the new ones aren’t as good. Not much you can do about it. With that I guess I will go and bug my lovely wife a bit and see what she has on the menu for breakfast. Have a great day and stay warm.

So my lovely wife and I woke up to sunshine here this morning for a change. The snow has ended for now. We had another good six inches or so yesterday and through the night. Temperatures were a touch cool sitting at -13.7 C | 7.34 F We will see a few clouds throughout the day, but the sunshine should be with us now for the next four days. Which in turn should make things much nicer. Now folks can get out and about , maybe head off to town for some groceries and enjoy life as it should be. Highway 522 is still mostly snow covered, but the plow an sander have been through. If they did their job and put down some salt things should begin to improve. For me today I will once again start up the snow blower and get to cleaning the driveway. I have to say it sure has earned its keep this winter. It’s nice to have though, and makes short work of a hard job. It also gets me outside for some much needed exercise, and fresh air. On another note, there are a lot of snowmobiles going by this morning, so it looks like folks are out having fun. Good to see. With that I am heading off for my morning coffee. Have a great day! GW

Well I thought we might get away without more snow, by the way it was looking last night before retiring for the evening, but waking up that wasn’t the case. This morning snow is really coming down and I would guess we had another four inches or so already. Temperatures waking up was -0.9 C | 30.38 F The good part is it isn’t as cold. I talked to my friend in Michigan and he was telling me it was 43 F / 6 C. He said it was warm enough to wash his old truck. Which is something that I need to do also, but it will have to warm up a touch more yet before I do mine. Highway 522 is snow covered. The plow has been through but the Highway isn’t great for traveling. I would recommend staying home. My lovely wife and I did manage to clean out our driveway yesterday. There was a good foot or more throughout, and by the looks of things this morning we will have to do it again. But not until it is all finished snowing. My wife made some muffins yesterday, so I am thinking a nice perked cup of coffee will taste good with one or two for breakfast. Have a great day! GW

Well sun is shinning this morning which makes the day that much nicer. Temperatures cooled down some, it was sitting at -17.8 C | -0.04 F waking up. Highway 522 is partially bare, but lots of snow and ice covered areas. The plow has been through, but it will take awhile to melt things to where you can call it good. But there is more snow on the way they say. Snow will begin this afternoon and intensify this evening. Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm are possible before snow tapers off during the day Friday. Just what we need. Well I guess considering we are going to get some more I had better clean out the driveway of what we got yesterday. With that you have a great day, and I am heading off for my morning coffee with my lovely wife. GW

So the snow that they said we were going to get, didn’t occur in amounts. I would say in drifts we maybe have a foot or so, but otherwise around 6 inches. But more is in the forecast for this morning as we might get an additional 5 cm today. Easterly winds gusting up to 60 km/h may cause near zero visibility. It was quite windy at the time of this post. Temperatures waking up weren’t too cold sitting at -4.4 C | 24.08 F I think I will wait till tomorrow to clean the driveway, as we are suppose to see some sunshine then. That will make things more tolerable than trying to clean it out in all this wind an blowing snow. Highway 522 is snow covered, but the plows are going through every so often, keeping things opened up. All kinds of pick up trucks with plows on the front are also out this morning in full force, seeing if they can make a dollar. So I guess some good can come from a snow storm. With that I guess I will go feed my furnace with a couple logs, and then I will have a bite to eat that my lovely wife has prepared for me. Have a great day and stay warm. GW

To start things off it looks and feels like we might be going to get a bit of a storm. I was taking out my ashes from the wood furnace and felt the wind coming from the East. So that isn’t a good sign. Winds from the east isn’t fit for man or beast is the old saying of years ago. Meaning a storm of some kind isn’t too far off. At the moment Highway 522 is bare and dry but I suspect that will change shortly.

There are warnings up all over saying : Snow at times heavy beginning this afternoon and continue into Wednesday. Easterly winds gusting up to 60 km/h may cause near zero visibility.
Total snowfall amounts of 30 to 40 cm are likely before the snow tapers off Wednesday afternoon.
Localized power outages are also possible.

So I suspect my snowblower will be getting a work out after things ease off a touch. We have had a lot of ice this year also. I see in North Bay they have a shortage of salt as everyone is buying it up for their sidewalks and things. Myself I use the ashes from my wood furnace. They work quite well other than being a bit messy for a day or so. But it is better than slipping and falling. So with that I am heading off for a bite to eat. Have a great day.

Looks like a pretty fair day waking up here this morning. Sun is shinning and Highway 522 is almost bare an dry. Temperatures were sitting at -13.4 C | 7.88 F But things are suppose to change starting tomorrow, with another storm moving in. Snow will begin Tuesday morning. Strong easterly winds gusting up to 70 km/h will cause some problems with blowing snow. You can expect around 25 to 35 cm (13 Inches) of snow before it eases off Wednesday. So I would think if you are in need of a few things, they should be gotten today. I am the kind of guy that doesn’t mind the storms, as long as I am sitting inside looking out. So with that, I am heading off for a nice cup of coffee freshly made by my lovely wife, and then I will enjoy the day as it unfolds. Have a great day!

Well another cold day. Waking up temperatures were hovering around -15.1 C | 4.82 F. The forecast for today is calling for a stray morning flurry; otherwise, cloudy. Which is what is happening now. Highway 522 is mostly covered with light snow, along with some icy sections throughout. I haven’t seen the snowplow as of yet this morning, but I am sure it will be along. The good thing about living right on Highway 522 is that they keep the highway in pretty fair shape. Which makes it nice in case you have to go somewhere. Like North Bay for groceries. I have to admit I sure miss our General Store. With it you could always pick up what was needed at any given time. It was a great asset to our community. But as with anything you get used to doing things differently. Now we head on off to town once every two weeks and pick up what we need, along with taking in a meal at our favorite restaurants. Actually in one way, you could say it gets you out of the house and into a different frame of mind, which we all need at this time of year. Also while in town you can visit the new stores that are opening, which is a treat in itself. With that, have a great day and stay warm. GW

Well, what can I say? It’s cold outside once again. Temperatures waking up was sitting at -17.2 C | 1.04 F. But there is solutions for days like today. How about a touch of Italian Brandy mixed with a cup of fresh perked coffee, a pair of fuzzy socks and a warm blanket. The only thing missing would be a good book, and I am writing such a book, it should be out this spring. My lovely wife and I have been working on it now for over two months. The name of the book will be, “Keep Turning Pages.”  It is chocked full of short stories. Close to a 100 if my mind holds true. There’s no better place to escape to after a long, cold and stressful day, than inside a good book. On another note, Highway 522 is partially bare, but there are some icy sections throughout. On the good side of things the sun is shinning this morning, which does make the day more inviting. Finally remember this. “Paradise doesn’t have to be tropical.” Have a great day! GW

Extreme Cold Warning
Extreme Cold Warning in effect until 7:38 PM EST. Source: Environment Canada

A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.

Extreme wind chill values near minus 40 to minus 45 continue this morning.

Wind chill values will moderate today. However windchill values near minus 40 are possible for northern portions tonight.

Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.

Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.