What will surely be a record-setting snowfall swept across the Quinte Region on Sunday, serving as the backdrop for icy roads and dozens of crashes.
The biggest delays were caused by a multi-vehicle collision on the eastbound 401 in the Grafton area around 5 pm.
Injuries were minor but they closed the highway eastbound until shortly before 7 pm for the cleanup.
That was one of dozens of crashes on the 401 through the region. There were another half-dozen in Quinte West alone during the afternoon. There were no major injuries there, either.
Highway 7 was also closed because of a serious crash in the Sharbot Lake area following a collision involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle around 4 pm.
It was reopened around 11:30. One person was taken to the hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening.
Officials are urging caution for drivers on Monday morning as many roads are icy and some areas have not yet been cleared from the original snowfall.
Sunday set a record for snowfall in Quinte, with a total of 9.8 cm. That is more than five times the previous record for that date.
