Winter storm on its way, March Break, world news

Bill’s International Pizza Morning ~~Coffee~~ Slice – By Aaron Hall

Weather forecast for Monday, March 13, 2017

A special weather statement remains in effect across Chatham-Kent.

Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are expected by Tuesday night.

Snow will develop this morning and continue into Tuesday night. The heaviest snow is expected to fall this afternoon into this evening.

Northeast winds gusting to 50 km/h are also expected this afternoon into Tuesday resulting in localized blowing snow. Travel conditions today into Tuesday night may be hazardous as a result of snow and blowing snow.

Snow will taper to scattered flurries Tuesday night as the low pressure system moves east.

There remains some uncertainty in the exact track and strength of this low pressure system. Current indications are that snowfall amounts will remain below warning criteria, however if the track of this low shifts, it is possible that a warning may be required.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.cpio-tempetes-ospc-storms.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

Today – Snow. Local blowing snow this afternoon. Amount 5 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 2.

Tonight – Periods of snow and local blowing snow. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 7.

March Break activities in full swing locally

Children across the region are off school and officially on March Break. There are tons of activities planned across Wallaceburg and Dresden for kids to help pass the time. The Wallaceburg Museum and the Wallaceburg Library re holding different activities all week long. There is free skating at the arenas in Dresden and Wallaceburg, and free swimming at the Sydenham District Pool. For a full list, click here.

March Break activities across Ontario

Ontario is the place to be this March Break. Whether you want to go on an outdoor adventure at a provincial park or go back in time at one of Ontario’s museums, there are plenty of things for families to do across the province next week:

– Learn why all living things – including humans – are machines built to survive at the new Biomechanics: The Machine Inside exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre.

– Skate through the woods at MacGregor Point Provincial Park where summer campgrounds become an ice skating trail.

– Visit the Northern Owls exhibit at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory for a special look into the secretive world of owls, featuring live outdoor bird displays and demonstration s.

– Dive into Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story at the Royal Ontario Museum, with hands-on marine-themed activities and a massive 80-foot blue whale on display.

– Explore special exhibitions at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, including an exhibition of abstract works by iconic Canadian painter Lawren Harris, storytelling circles, a drop-in art workshop and a special family performance.

– Embark on a guided nature hike or owl prowl with the Rondeau Provincial Park naturalists during the park’s annual Wings of Spring festival.

– Discover 101 Inventions that Changed the World at Science North in Sudbury, and learn how creativity and curiosity shaped our world.

– Unravel the secrets of the snow maze at Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay, try out snow sculpting and learn winter survival skills.

– Book a trail-side yurt at Windy Lake Provincial Park and stay cozy while camping this winter. Try these delicious hot chocolate variations to help keep warm.

– Cross-country ski along the canoe routes at Quetico Provincial Park during the annual Cross Quetico Lakes Ski Tour. Register your family in advance to be a part this unique tour of Ontario’s winter wilderness.

– March Break in Ontario is a perfect opportunity to learn something new, explore the outdoors, get in touch with your artistic side or try a new winter sport.

– More than 450 kilometers of cross-country ski trails are offered this winter in 19 Ontario parks.

– In 2016, Ontario’s provincial parks received more than 10 million visits from people around the world and brought in over $88 million in revenue, which supports jobs and businesses across the province.

– Ontario is recognizing the historical significance of 2017 with Ontario150, a year-long commemoration that will honour Ontario’s past, showcase the present and inspire future generations.

If you have a suggestion, story idea, column idea, or if you want to say hello… drop me an e-mail at aaron@sydenhamcurrent.ca.

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