Freezing Rain Update

 Peter made it out to 911.

"Took a trip out to the mill to assess if Kim can get to Barrie today. Clarke road is glare ice and completely impassible. If anyone has guest coming I suggest they postpone until later today or tomorrow."




The deck and table were clear yesterday. This morning covered in ice.



Blowing snow. The wind is very strong.




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