#wet-weather-driving

#wet-weather-driving

Studded snow tires are illegal in some areas and can be very loud, causing issues for both roads and health. They are essential for extreme winter conditions.

"Don't entirely trust any of these slopes until temperatures dramatically cool down. Each day, the sun climbs higher in the sky, and the oppressive heatwave sends meltwater deeper into colder snowpacks."

The storm from Sunday into Monday has the potential to become a bomb cyclone, which occurs when central pressure drops at least 0.71 inches of mercury (24 millibars) in 24 hours or less. That rapid strengthening would generate an expansive and intense wind field.

When I spoke with emergency management officials last year, they all mentioned the same frustrating scenario. People ignore storm warnings until the precipitation starts falling, then suddenly everyone rushes out at once. The roads become congested with anxious drivers, accidents spike, and stores run out of essentials just when people need them most. But here's what really gets meteorologists worked up about this pattern. Modern weather forecasting has become incredibly accurate, especially for major winter storms.

Sometimes I'm rather impressed by the ingenuity of those in the business of making scammy gadgets. Over the years, I've examined a wide range of products, from scam devices that claim to save you money on your power bill to a high-power USB charger filled with an unusual goo-like substance. Also: Want to cut your electric bill? Skip these scam 'power-saving' devices - and buy this instead

Almost certainly, your EV's range will drop when temperatures do. Some cars, like my own 2024 Kia EV6 pictured here, will adjust their range estimates to compensate for colder weather. I see, at most, around 220 to 240 miles of indicated range on a full charge when temperatures are between 0 and 30 degrees F. In temperate weather, the EV6 will deliver between 280 and 300 miles of range when the battery is at 100%.

Toronto is under a yellow snowfall warning with 10 centimetres of snow expected to affect the morning and evening commute on Wednesday. An Alberta clipper, a low pressure system, is forecast to bring the snow starting Wednesday morning and easing in the afternoon, Environment Canada said in the warning issued late Tuesday afternoon. Visibility could be poor at times if the snow is heavy or blowing, the agency says.

A heavy snowfall warning is in place for Toronto with 10 centimetres of snow expected to affect the morning commute on Wednesday, according to Environment Canada. Residents are urged to plan ahead with extra time for travel due to poor visibility from the heavy and blowing snow, said the national weather agency in a yellow snowfall warning issued late Tuesday afternoon.