Snow Squall Warnings - too little too soon?

Snow Squall Warning for: Port Carling - Port Severn

ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 3:39 PM EST WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY 2010

Snow squalls expected to continue through the night. A cold westerly flow continues to generate snow squalls to the east of Georgian Bay. Weather radar indicates the strongest band extending from about Killbear Provincial Park through Parry Sound and eastward toward the Huntsville area. Near zero visibilities in heavy snow and blowing snow will be associated, along with rapid snowfall accumulation. Local snowfall rates in excess of 15 centimetres per 12 hours are possible. The squalls are expected to shift out of most regions Thursday morning as winds shift to northwesterly, however they may persist in the Port Carling and Port Severn area until tomorrow evening.

Who knew? We had 15 cm. overnight. The cats are quite upset. Last week's thaw had them fooled.

Then, after the sun came out, lulling us into a false sense of security. The wind did not diminish, and the snow in the trees, nestled on the bows of the evergreens, was flying throughout the forests.

Then, a new message, this time in green:

Snow Squall Warning for:
Port Carling - Port Severn
ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 10:39 AM EST THURSDAY 28 JANUARY 2010

Snow Squall Warning ended for Port Carling - Port Severn

Ya think? Nope... and I have the photos and video to prove it. My meeting tonight cancelled, I am grateful to play in the snow and stay off of the roads.

What a spectacular day for a retiree! The sun broke through in the morning, but the clouds built up again. Very little sky to see, though.