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- May 2011
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Nothing to see here!Ok, I really can't come up with anymore of these stupid things...
- May 2011
- 8798
Originally posted by Theli View PostI don't mind the near constant snow (towering in snow hills taller than my 6'3"height), significantly below freezing temperatures, and lack of sunlight that winter brings to the Mediocre Central Canada... Oh wait, yeah I do. If it only last 3 months I think I wouldn't hate it so much, but the 5 months it sticks around for is pushing it!
On the light side though, for some inexplicable reason it's supposed to go above freezing later this week. Which is great but it will be messy and quite dangerous when it freezes over again. Freezing rain is the worst Martin, it feels colder than snow, and is much more dangerous in general, and I worry we'll be getting some of that soon too.
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Originally posted by Martin View PostOne of the worst parts about this is that it is so unusual. The cities are not prepared to handle it and most of the residents have no clue how to drive in it. When the snow first hit a major highway (US26) got completely gridlocked. One of the local TV stations had a reporter walk to a large tunnel on the highway (It is about 4 blocks from their studios.) It was so bad they set up their gear and did live broadcasts form on the highway while standing in the tunnel. Cars did not move for several hours. They say most were stuck 4 to 6 hours. People in the nearby homes brought down warm drinks and allowed people to walk up to their house and use the restroom.
Plus it's just fun to gripe sometimes!
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Originally posted by Martin View PostI hear you. The current forecast is to get above freezing tonight (that will be the first time in a week at my house) The foot of snow has been packed down to a two inch snow/ice layer. I have been able to drive on it by being very careful. That layer is now being coated with a smooth layer of ice (freezing rain) which I will not even attempt to drive on.
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Originally posted by subie09lega View PostDid you not get all that freezing rain they were talking about?
Originally posted by Theli View PostThe actual climate may be nicer, but I prefer the political climate here!
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Originally posted by mhatchett View PostI won't live any further North or South, for the politics or the weather lol!! The weather in Richmond really is great. Just enough Winter, great transition Seasons, Summer can be a bit Character building, but after Iraq, what's rally hot HAHAHA!!
Also I am glad to have all the season, though the lengths and intensities may be a bit skewed, I'd rather have some snow than none at all. Besides, how can you appreciate the best season, Autumn, if it's not sandwiched between the two extremes?Last edited by Theli; 01-17-2017, 05:10 PM.
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Originally posted by Theli View PostWell put my friend! We get some scorching summers here too, and it's humid heat, not dry. But man, I will never complain, no matter how hot it is. That's one thing I've never understood, when you get winters like ours, people need to just enjoy the heat while they can!
Also I am glad to have all the season, though the lengths and intensities may be a bit skewed, I'd rather have some snow than none at all. Besides, how can you appreciate the best season, Autumn, if it's not sandwiched between the two extremes?
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Nothing to see here!Ok, I really can't come up with anymore of these stupid things...
- May 2011
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I love living in the Pacific Northwest. I am working from home today and have a view of Cedar and Fir trees out my den window. They are not usually snowcapped but today they are. We typically have mild winters, occasional snow, plenty of rain but everything is green. We have nice Spring and Fall, plenty of trees to see cherry blossoms in the spring and colors in the fall. Summers are mostly mild, we rarely see triple digit temperatures and have very little humidity.
I live just over an hour from the beach and just over an hour from a glacier covered mountain. On those rare hot days I can go to the beach or go play on a glacier, both of which run about 65 - 70 degrees when it is over 100 here. I am less than an hour from the Columbia river gorge with waterfalls and hikes galore, not to mention great wineries and restaurants. I am about two hours form high desert and an active volcano, both offer great hiking, sightseeing and overall peace.
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Originally posted by Martin View PostI love living in the Pacific Northwest. I am working from home today and have a view of Cedar and Fir trees out my den window. They are not usually snowcapped but today they are. We typically have mild winters, occasional snow, plenty of rain but everything is green. We have nice Spring and Fall, plenty of trees to see cherry blossoms in the spring and colors in the fall. Summers are mostly mild, we rarely see triple digit temperatures and have very little humidity.
I live just over an hour from the beach and just over an hour from a glacier covered mountain. On those rare hot days I can go to the beach or go play on a glacier, both of which run about 65 - 70 degrees when it is over 100 here. I am less than an hour from the Columbia river gorge with waterfalls and hikes galore, not to mention great wineries and restaurants. I am about two hours form high desert and an active volcano, both offer great hiking, sightseeing and overall peace.
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I'm in the Great Lakes area (Windsor, Ontario - most southerly city in Canada!!!!!! Actually have to go north to cross into Detroit, MI). We had 2 big snow storms before Christmas (within 5 days of each other) that brought us in total, probably close to 20" of snow. Another was supposed to hit about 5 days after that, but the system changed course and it rained after Christmas. And rained, and rained. Had one record high at end of December (I think). Even had a brief thunderstorm (t-storm capital of Canad too). January has seen more rain and April like temps (mid 40s, low 50s) This week is just that...mid to upper 40s. We just missed freezing rain overnight and this morning. Calling for possible thunderstorms this afternoon. Lows above freezing, and continuing into next week.
Keep in mind, we usually have a decent amount of snow on the ground usually from late December, into March - plus cold enough that if you wanted, you could make a very good, and long last ice rink, plus you should own a snowblower. Not this year!
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Originally posted by TJCams View PostI'm in the Great Lakes area (Windsor, Ontario - most southerly city in Canada!!!!!! Actually have to go north to cross into Detroit, MI). We had 2 big snow storms before Christmas (within 5 days of each other) that brought us in total, probably close to 20" of snow. Another was supposed to hit about 5 days after that, but the system changed course and it rained after Christmas. And rained, and rained. Had one record high at end of December (I think). Even had a brief thunderstorm (t-storm capital of Canad too). January has seen more rain and April like temps (mid 40s, low 50s) This week is just that...mid to upper 40s. We just missed freezing rain overnight and this morning. Calling for possible thunderstorms this afternoon. Lows above freezing, and continuing into next week.
Keep in mind, we usually have a decent amount of snow on the ground usually from late December, into March - plus cold enough that if you wanted, you could make a very good, and long last ice rink, plus you should own a snowblower. Not this year!
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