First Snowman! (7 photos)

Faithful SooToday.com reader Tammy Sampson sent in some great pictures of her daughter playing last night in the Sault's first significant snowfall of the season.

"About 9:30 p.m., my daughter wanted to go and build a snowman," Tammy says. "She is so excited that it snowed. She is only six years old. She called him The First Snowman."

Meanwhile, City Police are a little less joyful about all the white stuff.

Here's what they released to us this morning:

************************** With the first snowfall of the year, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to remind motorists to please slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions.

A lot of fresh snow did fall overnight and road conditions may be slippery, especially near intersections.

Winter driving safety tip reminders When driving in the snow, do everything slowly.

Even with snow tires, traction control, all-wheel drive, and your best intentions, keep in mind that driving in snow, sleet and ice is very treacherous.

And even if you maintain control of your car, not everyone else will.

So don't ever get lulled into a false sense of security.

Do everything slowly and gently. Remember, in the snow, the tires are always just barely grabbing the road.

Accelerate slowly and gently, turn slowly and gently, and brake slowly and gently.

To do this, you have to anticipate turns and stops.

That means going slowly and leaving plenty of distance between you and other cars.

Rapid movements lead to skids and loss of control.

Make sure your windshield wipers are in good shape.

Winter wipers with the rubber coverings that keep ice from collecting on the blade have become very popular.

They're great in the winter and help improve your visibility.

Drivers should take time to clear snow and ice from all windows, mirrors and the roof of their vehicles and are asked to wait until the fog/ frost clears from the window before travelling.

Clean the snow off your car. You can't see through snow, so clean it off your car before each trip.

Once snow or ice does arrive, take some extra time to make sure your car is clean and your visibility is good.

Clear off the entire car, not just a little peephole in the windshield.

Make sure every glass surface is clear and transparent by using a snowbrush and/or ice scraper.

Your side view mirrors and all lights should be brushed and cleared as well.

Remember to clean the snow off the rest of the car.

Why? Because the rest of the snow will either slide off the roof and cover your windshield as you're slowing down; or fly off onto someone else's windshield and cause him or her to lose visibility.

Not only is it very dangerous to travel with an obstructed window, but it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

Make sure your rear window defroster works.

Allow yourself a little extra time.

Drive safely and be extra cautious in the school areas.

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