Monday, March 13, 2006

Tornado Threat For Southern Ontario Today

After over one hundred tornadoes devastated parts of the midwestern United States yesterday and now the threat has moved on to southern Ontario today. A moderate risk area encompasses a huge area today, including Michigan, New York, and Ohio. Severe Thunderstorm Watches have been issued and one tornado has already been reported from Missori as well as golf ball size hail in Michigan. Normally, the month of March produces about 50 tornadoes.

Tornado Statistics

This weather is very unusual.

Saturday, March 04, 2006

Snow Piling Up Quickly in Saskatoon

The second major snowfall in a week has begun here in Saskatoon and it looks like this one is going to be a doozie! After between 15 and 20 cm earlier this week, city crews had just got some of the main roads reletively clear as the next batch began to fall. Another 15 cm is forecast by Sunday morning. Driving in the city is difficult, dangerous and not recommended. Highways will most likely be closed tonight. Pizza delivery is still going at TJ's, so stay home and relax tonight!

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Saskatoon Snowstorm Causes Gridlock


The snow continues to fall in Saskatoon as roads and parking lots are already clogged with vehicles. Drivers are going not much faster than 20 or 30 km/hr on most roads in the city. 33rd Street West and Confederation Drive have been plowed already making things a bit more bearable for west side residents. No word as to how things are on the east side but everyone has no choice but to help each other out if they want to get around town today. Here are a couple of photos taken before the pizza delivery rush begins. TJ's Pizza is open for delivery today but don't expect to get your pizza very quickly, especially during rush hour or crawling hour as it will be called today.