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.
our street was a skating rink this morning. like for real. @PtboExaminer @CHEXNewswatch @weathernetwork @michspink pic.twitter.com/x7QOtR7rCY
— Laura Spink (@laspink) December 27, 2016
The road might not be the most ideal place to figure skate, but I'll take it #FreezingRain #canadian @SkateCanada ❄️🇨🇦🍁⛸ pic.twitter.com/Hyae0Jedfv
— Meg Bethune (@IM_MEGnificent_) December 26, 2016
Just out for an afternoon "skate" around the neighbourhood!😆🏒👍#skate #onstorm #ice #skating pic.twitter.com/7ktljE2Kbu
— James Bradburn (@Jbr007Jimmy) December 26, 2016
@weatherchannel @Ptbo_Canada it sure is icy in #Peterborough #ontario pic.twitter.com/oOuoHtQVND
— Sarah-Jayne Riley (@sjeeezie) December 26, 2016
Ptbo ice skating! @globalnewsto @Ptbo_Canada @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/i4IHGKW2wl
— ErinMarshall (@ErinMMarshall) December 26, 2016
