Winter storm blows through Windsor-Essex, sunny skies move in

The sun was shining Saturday melting much of the ice and snow after another winter storm hit Windsor-Essex, knocking out power for many in the region.

A winter storm warning was in effect Friday as a winter blast blew through the region bringing heavy snowfall, freezing rain and high winds with it.

According to Enwin, residents in various Windsor neighbourhoods experienced power outages due to the storm. Outages were also reported in Belle River, Essex Leamington and Kingsville.

Storm breaks off limb from a cedar tree in Windsor-Essex, Ont. (Courtesy: Joyce Montrose)Snow removal crews in the city and county prepared for the mix of rain and snow, sending trucks to salt the icy and slippery streets.

 

The snow/rain mix continued to fall throughout the evening. By Saturday morning, the sun was shining, melting some of the snow on the roads.

The weekend forecast is singing a much different tune than Friday’s weather with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 4C expected for both days.

Winter storm hits Windsor-Essex, Ont. (Courtesy: Rosanna Fulop)According to Environment Canada, the region can expect some north wind at 30 km/h gusting up to 60 km/h becoming light in the morning.

In the evening, temperatures will cool keeping at a steady 1C with cloudy skies and a 30 per cent chance of showers overnight.

Forecasters are calling for a mix of sun and cloud Sunday with another high of 4C.

The average high for this time of year is 3.7C.