1310News Storm Centre
Posted Feb 2, 2011 10:44:05 AM.
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OTTAWA, Ont. – The winter storm that has pummelled much of the the United States and touched down in southern Ontario overnight has caused havoc in Ottawa, Wednesday, most notably cancelling many flights and school buses.
Meteorologist Jill Taylor said the biggest problem for Ottawa would be the wind. Taylor added the dry snow wouldn’t stick very well so the wind gusts of up to 50 kilometres would create dangerous visibility situations on the roads.
For the most part, schools remained open, there were a number of school bus cancellations, including:
– Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
– Ottawa Catholic School Board
– Upper Canada District School Board
– Eastern Ontario Catholic School Board
– Ottawa-Carleton District School Board cancelled all curriculum services workshops
– Kemptville campus of University of Guelph cancelled all classes
– Ottawa Catholic School Board cancelled parent-student meeting at Frank Ryan Catholic Senior Elementary scheduled for Wednesday night
– Ottawa Catholic School Board cancelled grade six parent-student meeting at Immaculata High School
– The Earl of March High School Ski Club trip to Camp Fortune cancelled for Wednesday evening
OC Transpo:
– Reported delays of about 20 minutes on a number of routes during morning commute
– Several trips cancelled for morning commute; including 8 Gatineau, 95 Trim and 118 Hurdman
– To check arrival times, dial 560 and the stop number
NOTE: Para Transpo recommends customers who have booked service to only use if trip is essential, such as medical appointment
Greyhound:
– Trips to Toronto, along with trips to Boston, New York and Buffalo cancelled
– Click here for the latest
Via Rail:
– No cancellations or delays reported during the morning hours on its routes
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Ottawa International Airport:
– Many departures scheduled for Wednesday cancelled, including flights to Toronto, New York and Boston
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Meantime, on the roads, Ottawa had its salters out overnight to keep the snow from sticking to the roads. More than 500 plows were on the streets at the peak of the storm.
Keep in mind if you need roadside assistance – CAA has reported a wait time of up to two hours.
