The snow arrived with force in December and continued to March. The Weather Network described Ontario as holder of the title “Canada’s Snow Magnet” this year, confirming our province experienced the longest consecutive days streak since 2015 with temperatures below freezing.
We bundled up, shoveled, slipped and shivered, sometimes all at the same time! I guess we just experienced what is often referred to as “an old fashioned winter.” It was cold, windy, snowy, did I say it was cold? Roads were often closed because of high winds and blowing snow. The term “Polar Vortex” found its way into many weather forecasts. There was ice in the harbour and on the bay as far as the eye could see. We had snowfall, snowsquall, blowing snow, wind, fog and frostbite warnings. Town of Collingwood snow crews were on the job at the crack of early for days on end clearing our streets and sidewalks after every snowfall.
But we handled it all and came out the other side still kicking. After all, we are Canadians! And this past winter did provide us with endless scenes of incredible beauty.
We have captured some winter sights we hope you will enjoy. Indeed, it was a winter to remember.