Ontario vs. Quebec: Verdict on who got the worst of winter
Digital Reporter
Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 12:06 PM - Same system, similar snowfall amounts, comparable impact on road conditions and drivers. It's safe to say a late winter storm did a number on both Ontario and Quebec.
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You could argue however, that the timing was more "ideal" for Ontarians. The system really kicked into high gear across the province during the evening and overnight hours with up to 30 cm of snow recorded in the hardest hit places by Wednesday morning. Despite some complications for the early morning commute, sunny skies have dominated the province while Quebec still deals with impact. Heavy, blowing snow picked up Wednesday morning across Quebec, creating treacherous travel and whiteout conditions.
Several photos flooded in from both provinces, so we'll let you decide who "wins" this latest winter battle.
ONTARIO
Plows are getting to work here in Guelph. Snow clearing begins! #onstorm @weathernetwork https://t.co/3AzQt9VcSY
— Mark Robinson (@StormhunterTWN) March 2, 2016
#Brampton 11pm 1March2016 #onstorm drifting snow. Mix of ice pellets & graupel fell, too. Snowfall 6" & drifts 11". pic.twitter.com/etUWvX7HOf
— Michelle L Sullivan (@micsully1) March 2, 2016
Thankful @GPRaceGirl is OK after colliding with 18 wheeler on Hwy 401 E near #Toronto @weathernetwork #onstorm pic.twitter.com/Irsk4sbJhM
— Jeff Harrington (@JHarringtonTV) March 2, 2016
Snowed in here in Gravenhurst @weathernetwork #onstorm pic.twitter.com/qQqXf4Muan
— Shannon Durnan (@MuskokaWeather) March 2, 2016
#onstorm #toronto @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/VnGAenkBT3
— Ana Lucas.MK (@UrBeautyConsul1) March 2, 2016
Car slams into barrier Hwy 401 E right now near our live hit on @weathernetwork; going to help & call 911; stay safe pic.twitter.com/8kbdnmuKkz
— Jeff Harrington (@JHarringtonTV) March 2, 2016
Wave action at Spencer Smith late Tuesday night. Love this spot but so few storms this year! #onstorm pic.twitter.com/QTHEXDGpvD
— Mark Robinson (@StormhunterTWN) March 2, 2016
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— John Song (@john_song) March 2, 2016
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(Collingwood Ont.) pic.twitter.com/eFolMq41Cr
QUEBEC
Look how high this snow is. He's not even at ground level @MurphTWN @cstclair1 @weathernetwork #qcstorm #meteoqc pic.twitter.com/BCrHXEm4XL
— Marie (@FPOnTheDL) March 2, 2016
I can't even see my yard anymore vs 4am tonight @MurphTWN @cstclair1 @weathernetwork #QcStorm #MeteoQC Quebec City pic.twitter.com/Ou1aORYtt8
— Marie (@FPOnTheDL) March 2, 2016
Reprise de la neige sur la 40, hauteur de #berthieville Visibilité réduite #MM pic.twitter.com/DkETFHske9
— Mireille Roberge (@MRoberge_MM) March 2, 2016
En route vers Joliette, 16 cm reçus. Poudrerie sur la route 131 #MM pic.twitter.com/uNXHuJXciM
— Mireille Roberge (@MRoberge_MM) March 2, 2016
L'hiver bat son plein @CharlevoixAtr avec un #blizzard de 40cm de #neige félicitations @lemassif pour leur prudence pic.twitter.com/1GUrQ9AQVo
— Marc-Andre Roy (@roy_marcandre) March 2, 2016
La #tempête a épargné Montréal, mais ce n’a pas été le cas partout. Voici quelques images. #MétéoQc #Blizzard pic.twitter.com/rIffoqwcNe
— MétéoMédia (@meteomedia) March 2, 2016