Canadians ice skate on the streets as 'freezing rain' turns roads into rinks
Canadians ice skate on the streets as 'freezing rain' turns roads into rinks
Winter storm makes it too dangerous to drive in Ontario but people come up with another way to get around
Guardian staff
Wednesday 28 December 2016 00.07 EST
Icy weather in Canada has caused chaos on the roads and prompted people to abandon driving their cars and lace on their skates instead.
A storm that hit Ontario left roads coated in up to 15mm of ice, leading to car crashes.
Locals reported “freezing rain” falling from the sky and said it was impossible to walk outside without slipping over. The weather bureau warned of dangerous and icy conditions on the roads.
But some intrepid residents were determined to make the best of it. They took to iced-over roads in their skates and posted their uplifting antics on social media.
More:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/28/canadians-ice-skate-on-the-streets-as-freezing-rain-turns-roads-into-rinks
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frozen over ponds can be tricky to skate on, never mind slicked up roads.
They need to get a pair of Yaktraxx. Best things ever for walking on ice
