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Ottawa’s first winter storm of the year brought icy roads, vehicle collisions and spinouts, delayed and cancelled airline flights, and aches and pains from shovelling and scraping as about 18 centimetres of snow and freezing rain fell on the region.
To top it off, a frigid Arctic air mass moving into the area Sunday night isn’t expected to leave any time soon.
Ottawa Public Health issued an open-ended frostbite advisory that takes effect Monday, when a partly cloudy day will be tempered by a high of only — 14 C, a low of — 21 C, and a wind-chill of — 27.
The remainder of the week shows little in the way of warming. According to Environment Canada, Tuesday and Wednesday boast 60- and 40-per-cent chances of snow, respectively, and temperatures in the –11 to –16 range, while Thursday promises to be a bright but bitter-cold day — the numbest of the week — with a high of –11 and a low of –30 accompanying a 30-per-cent chance of flurries.
A mixture of sun and cloud are expected Friday and Saturday, with highs of –13 and –15, and lows of –16 and –25, respectively.
The Weather Network predicts a similarly cold Sunday — mostly sunny with a low of –24 — before temperatures rise and level off the following week, to a more seasonable range of between –7 and –11. Historically, the normal temperature for this time of year is between –6 and –15.
By early Sunday evening, Hydro Ottawa had reported just one outage, as 48 customers in Cumberland, just east of the Leitrim Road overpass over Highway 417, were without power. The company indicated that it expected power to be restored by 8:30 p.m.
At the Ottawa airport, a dozen incoming and at least 17 outgoing flights were cancelled Sunday, while many more were delayed.
The poor weekend weather wasn’t simply a local phenomenon, as Environment Canada on Sunday issued winter storm, freezing rain, extreme cold, wind and rainfall warnings and advisories from sea to frigid sea. As Winnipeggers braced for the mercury to dip to –31 Sunday evening, with a wind-chill of –43, residents of B.C.’s Okanagan Valley were digging out of as much as 35 cm of snow, and Port aux Basques denizens readied for “wreckhouse” winds with gusts of up to 120 km/h.
The Ottawa area’s weekend snowstorm first hit outlying areas such as Pembroke, Petawawa, Renfrew, Shawville, Perth and Smiths Falls at about noon on Saturday, arriving in the capital roughly an hour later. Environment Canada had earlier issued winter storm warnings for most of the region, and on Sunday morning announced freezing rain warnings for areas around Ottawa, Cornwall, Smiths Falls and Perth.
Ali Slee clears snow from her driveway in Ottawa on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015.
SHOVELLING TIPS
Following an emergency response to complaints of chest pains from a 67-year-old west-end man shovelling snow Sunday, the Ottawa Paramedic Service has advised the public to take precautions when shovelling, a strenuous activity that puts a great amount of stress on the heart. These include:
• Warm up first (walk or march in place for several minutes before beginning).
• Start slow and continue at a slow pace (Suggestion: shovel for five to seven minutes and rest for two to three minutes).
• Drink lots of water to prevent dehydration.
• Use an ergonomically correct shovel (curved handle), which will help prevent injury and fatigue.
• Always try to push snow rather than lifting it
• Protect your back by lifting properly and safely:
• Stand with feet at hip width for balance
• Hold the shovel close to your body
• Space hands apart to increase leverage
• Bend from your knees, not your back
• Tighten your stomach muscles while lifting
• Avoid twisting while lifting
• Walk to dump snow rather than throwing it
• If the ground is icy or slippery, spread salt, sand or cat litter to create better foot traction.
• Stop shovelling and call 911 if you have: discomfort or heaviness in the chest, arms or neck; unusual or prolonged shortness of breath; a dizzy or faint feeling; excessive sweating or nausea and vomiting
Ewan Eldridge takes advantage of the new snow at Hampton Park in Ottawa on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015.
FROSTBITE RECOGNITION AND PREVENTION
Ottawa Public Health issued a frostbite advisory that comes into effect on Monday and lasts indefinitely. It recommends that people recognize the four Ps of frostbite, as well as preventive and emergency measures.
Look for the four “P”s of frostbite:
• Pink — affected areas will be reddish in colour. This is the first sign of frostbite.
• Pain — affected areas will become painful.
• Patches — white, waxy-feeling patches show up; skin is dying.
• Pricklies — the areas will then feel numb.
Tips to prevent frostbite:
• Get to a warm area before frostbite sets in. If it’s too cold outside, consider staying indoors.
• Keep extra mittens and gloves in the car, house or school bag.
• Wear larger sized mittens over your gloves.
• Wear a scarf to protect the chin, lips and cheeks. They are all extremely susceptible to frostbite.
• Wear two pairs of socks — wool if possible.
• Keep feet warm and dry.
• Do not drink alcohol. Alcohol narrows blood vessels, which promotes frostbite and then hypothermia.
Should frostbite set in:
• Do not rub or massage affected areas. It may cause more damage.
• Not hot — warm up the area slowly. Use a warm compresses or your own body heat to re-warm the area. Underarms are a good place.
• If toes or feet are frostbitten, try not to walk on them.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you see white or grey coloured patches or if the area is numb.
• Always be on the lookout for the symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia. In case of serious cold weather injury, City of Ottawa Paramedics urges you to seek immediate medical attention.
Dan Slee uses a snowblower to clear his driveway in Ottawa on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. About 18 centimetres of snow and freezing rain fell in the region on the weekend.
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To top it off, a frigid Arctic air mass moving into the area Sunday night isn’t expected to leave any time soon.
Ottawa Public Health issued an open-ended frostbite advisory that takes effect Monday, when a partly cloudy day will be tempered by a high of only — 14 C, a low of — 21 C, and a wind-chill of — 27.
The remainder of the week shows little in the way of warming. According to Environment Canada, Tuesday and Wednesday boast 60- and 40-per-cent chances of snow, respectively, and temperatures in the –11 to –16 range, while Thursday promises to be a bright but bitter-cold day — the numbest of the week — with a high of –11 and a low of –30 accompanying a 30-per-cent chance of flurries.
A mixture of sun and cloud are expected Friday and Saturday, with highs of –13 and –15, and lows of –16 and –25, respectively.
The Weather Network predicts a similarly cold Sunday — mostly sunny with a low of –24 — before temperatures rise and level off the following week, to a more seasonable range of between –7 and –11. Historically, the normal temperature for this time of year is between –6 and –15.
By early Sunday evening, Hydro Ottawa had reported just one outage, as 48 customers in Cumberland, just east of the Leitrim Road overpass over Highway 417, were without power. The company indicated that it expected power to be restored by 8:30 p.m.
At the Ottawa airport, a dozen incoming and at least 17 outgoing flights were cancelled Sunday, while many more were delayed.
The poor weekend weather wasn’t simply a local phenomenon, as Environment Canada on Sunday issued winter storm, freezing rain, extreme cold, wind and rainfall warnings and advisories from sea to frigid sea. As Winnipeggers braced for the mercury to dip to –31 Sunday evening, with a wind-chill of –43, residents of B.C.’s Okanagan Valley were digging out of as much as 35 cm of snow, and Port aux Basques denizens readied for “wreckhouse” winds with gusts of up to 120 km/h.
The Ottawa area’s weekend snowstorm first hit outlying areas such as Pembroke, Petawawa, Renfrew, Shawville, Perth and Smiths Falls at about noon on Saturday, arriving in the capital roughly an hour later. Environment Canada had earlier issued winter storm warnings for most of the region, and on Sunday morning announced freezing rain warnings for areas around Ottawa, Cornwall, Smiths Falls and Perth.
Ali Slee clears snow from her driveway in Ottawa on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015.
SHOVELLING TIPS
Following an emergency response to complaints of chest pains from a 67-year-old west-end man shovelling snow Sunday, the Ottawa Paramedic Service has advised the public to take precautions when shovelling, a strenuous activity that puts a great amount of stress on the heart. These include:
• Warm up first (walk or march in place for several minutes before beginning).
• Start slow and continue at a slow pace (Suggestion: shovel for five to seven minutes and rest for two to three minutes).
• Drink lots of water to prevent dehydration.
• Use an ergonomically correct shovel (curved handle), which will help prevent injury and fatigue.
• Always try to push snow rather than lifting it
• Protect your back by lifting properly and safely:
• Stand with feet at hip width for balance
• Hold the shovel close to your body
• Space hands apart to increase leverage
• Bend from your knees, not your back
• Tighten your stomach muscles while lifting
• Avoid twisting while lifting
• Walk to dump snow rather than throwing it
• If the ground is icy or slippery, spread salt, sand or cat litter to create better foot traction.
• Stop shovelling and call 911 if you have: discomfort or heaviness in the chest, arms or neck; unusual or prolonged shortness of breath; a dizzy or faint feeling; excessive sweating or nausea and vomiting
Ewan Eldridge takes advantage of the new snow at Hampton Park in Ottawa on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015.
FROSTBITE RECOGNITION AND PREVENTION
Ottawa Public Health issued a frostbite advisory that comes into effect on Monday and lasts indefinitely. It recommends that people recognize the four Ps of frostbite, as well as preventive and emergency measures.
Look for the four “P”s of frostbite:
• Pink — affected areas will be reddish in colour. This is the first sign of frostbite.
• Pain — affected areas will become painful.
• Patches — white, waxy-feeling patches show up; skin is dying.
• Pricklies — the areas will then feel numb.
Tips to prevent frostbite:
• Get to a warm area before frostbite sets in. If it’s too cold outside, consider staying indoors.
• Keep extra mittens and gloves in the car, house or school bag.
• Wear larger sized mittens over your gloves.
• Wear a scarf to protect the chin, lips and cheeks. They are all extremely susceptible to frostbite.
• Wear two pairs of socks — wool if possible.
• Keep feet warm and dry.
• Do not drink alcohol. Alcohol narrows blood vessels, which promotes frostbite and then hypothermia.
Should frostbite set in:
• Do not rub or massage affected areas. It may cause more damage.
• Not hot — warm up the area slowly. Use a warm compresses or your own body heat to re-warm the area. Underarms are a good place.
• If toes or feet are frostbitten, try not to walk on them.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you see white or grey coloured patches or if the area is numb.
• Always be on the lookout for the symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia. In case of serious cold weather injury, City of Ottawa Paramedics urges you to seek immediate medical attention.
Dan Slee uses a snowblower to clear his driveway in Ottawa on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. About 18 centimetres of snow and freezing rain fell in the region on the weekend.
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