#winter-driving-tips

#winter-driving-tips

If you feel the ice cracking beneath you before a fall, prepare yourself for the shock of cold water. The shock of the water causes immediate changes in breathing and heart rate, so it is not to be underestimated.

Visually inspect skis, bases, and edges. If any damage, get a full tune to fix the damage, grind the bases, and sharpen the edges.

The Ontario Provincial Police responded shortly before 10 p.m. near Robin's Point Road in the township of Tay, Ont. for reports of a snowmobile that had gone through the ice.

Electric snow blowers are corded and good for clearing light to moderate snow off patios, porches, walkways, and small-to-medium-size driveways. High-voltage batteries power cordless snow blowers, which are effective on light, moderate, and heavy snow on walkways and driveways. Gas snow blowers are more powerful and can run longer without needing a recharge, which makes them better suited for large properties.

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%.

Pay attention to foot circulation Poor circulation doesn't just affect comfort. When feet remain cold for long periods, the body prioritizes keeping vital organs warm, which can contribute to feelings of fatigue and lowered resistance during winter. While cold feet don't directly cause illness, experts suggest that consistently struggling to stay warm may place additional strain on the immune system at a time when seasonal viruses are more prevalent.

There's a glorious smugness that can only be experienced by exercising outdoors in winter conditions. The fresh air, the endorphins, the reduced risk of heart disease they're all nice bonuses, but nothing beats that knowing nod from another rain-drenched runner, or the horrified faces of nearby dog walkers as you stride confidently into the sea for a winter dip.

When I arrived in Belgrade on the last day of September, I knew drizzly walks and brisk fall temperatures were in the cards. But on my third day in Serbia, less than two weeks into autumn, the snow started falling-and when I woke up in my cozy mountainside hotel in Zlatibor the next morning, it was piled 10 inches high.

Wind chill is a measure of how quickly bodies lose heat when you combine low temperatures with high winds. And wind chill conditions can be dangerous. "The stronger the winds [and] the colder it is, the more likely you are to develop frostbite in a short amount of time or hypothermia," says Jessica Lee of the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center.

A two-stage machine uses two types of augers to handle snow -- a main auger to break up and gather, and a secondary screw that throws snow to the side. These blowers are the most popular choice, as they can handle almost any driveway length and deep or heavy snow. They're also relatively affordable, with 24-inch models often costing under $1,000.

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.

Torontonians are being told to bundle up and brace for frigid temperatures Thursday night now that the city has been placed under a yellow cold warning. Wind chill values will make it feel like 30 to 35 Thursday night into early Friday morning, Environment Canada said in the warning. "Cover up," the federal weather agency said. "Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill."