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Old 01-13-2011, 05:28 PM
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It's just cold here. -20ish until next week.
 
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Old 01-13-2011, 05:45 PM
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Wow, that's a lot of snow. Our official number according to weather network was 14cms. I would have guessed 25 especially since it was so windy and bigger drifts. Today it was +3 so had some melt and driveway is clear again as usual. It's been very warm so far this winter, especially the evening lows. We've hit -8 once but mostly it's 0 to -3 or so.

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Deane, not sure what the official total amount was, but I am guessing 40-45cms. It didn't start until late afternoon and was done before midnight so it came down really hard and really fast.
 
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Old 01-13-2011, 05:47 PM
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Yikes. We'll hit that a couple of nights of the year but the daytime will usually pop up 10-15 degrees or so even during that cold snap.

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It's just cold here. -20ish until next week.
 
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Old 01-13-2011, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RBull
Wow, that's a lot of snow. Our official number according to weather network was 14cms. I would have guessed 25 especially since it was so windy and bigger drifts. Today it was +3 so had some melt and driveway is clear again as usual. It's been very warm so far this winter, especially the evening lows. We've hit -8 once but mostly it's 0 to -3 or so.
Funny, Saint John received 14cms of snow as well. Since we are 20 mins away from the coast, we typically get more. All in all though, it's been a fantastic winter. Like you, our temps have been extremely mild. I don't think we've had a day time low any more than -5C or so. Today we got to +2C. Even though we had a bunch of snow yesterday, it's really been an easy winter. Although I really realized how large my new driveway is to snowblow. Took me 2.5 hours to do this morning.
 
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Old 01-13-2011, 06:09 PM
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I didn't take any pics Bill but I'll try and remember to snap one tomorrow.

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Any pics Shane of all the snow?
 
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Old 01-13-2011, 06:27 PM
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You need a neighbour with a plow truck or your own ATV with a plow. As long as you keep up with the snow not allowing it to build more than 4-6 inches the ATV will work well

Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
Funny, Saint John received 14cms of snow as well. Since we are 20 mins away from the coast, we typically get more. All in all though, it's been a fantastic winter. Like you, our temps have been extremely mild. I don't think we've had a day time low any more than -5C or so. Today we got to +2C. Even though we had a bunch of snow yesterday, it's really been an easy winter. Although I really realized how large my new driveway is to snowblow. Took me 2.5 hours to do this morning.
 
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Old 01-13-2011, 06:43 PM
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Actually, my closest neighbour has a new Rhino side by side with a plow on it and offered to do by driveway this winter but I declined. Since we have a driveway with 1/2" crushed rock, I didn't want a half a driveway all over my lawn in the spring. I do plan on picking up an ATV at some point this year though.

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You need a neighbour with a plow truck or your own ATV with a plow. As long as you keep up with the snow not allowing it to build more than 4-6 inches the ATV will work well
 
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Old 01-13-2011, 08:28 PM
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I knew that. Once you pave it it's a piece of cake.

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Actually, my closest neighbour has a new Rhino side by side with a plow on it and offered to do by driveway this winter but I declined. Since we have a driveway with 1/2" crushed rock, I didn't want a half a driveway all over my lawn in the spring. I do plan on picking up an ATV at some point this year though.
 
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Old 02-01-2011, 10:29 PM
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I guess its our turn here in the "Big Smoke". Lets hope the media has blown this one out of proportion!!!!
 
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Old 02-01-2011, 10:36 PM
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appparently the biggest one weve seen in 3 years
 
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I guess its our turn here in the "Big Smoke". Lets hope the media has blown this one out of proportion!!!!
Enjoy your day off Bill. I know I'm gonna try.
 
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Old 02-02-2011, 07:17 AM
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^...you guys... my spouse is enjoying hers.

The worst is yet to come here. 15cms last night and 35-40 expected today.

The good thing is so far it has been that super light "Western" powder. Hope we stick with that today compared to our usual moisture laden stuff.
 
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Old 02-02-2011, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 35bills
I guess its our turn here in the "Big Smoke". Lets hope the media has blown this one out of proportion!!!!
It's 8am and according to the pics on TV you guys did not get it any worse than here. I'm in a hotel room by the shores of Georgian Bay an hours drive from my house, we might just enjoy the sauna, hot tub, and Hotel for another day until it clears.
Let it blow, let it blow, let it blow

Enjoy you day off mates.
 
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Old 02-02-2011, 10:23 AM
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It's probably a repost but its circulating our office again and so I though I should share with my fellow Drivers out there. Enjoy!
 
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Old 02-02-2011, 11:15 AM
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Oh Paul, that was soooo funny and so true, just the way we picture it.

Karen and I enjoyed that video, just as we are enjoying our storm stayed holiday up in Georgian Bay (I just booked for another night)
 


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