Canada Serving Canada.

Official Canadian Weather Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #1  
Old 12-19-2010, 03:29 PM
Garnet Canuck's Avatar
Traveling Administrator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Posts: 30,233
Received 175 Likes on 102 Posts
Official Canadian Weather Thread

Since it's typically a topic of constant discussion, I figured I'd make an official weather thread for all of us Canucks. There's been a few different major weather headlines lately with all of the snow in the London, ON area as well as the severe flooding about an hour away from me in St. Stephen, NB.

Snow wise, I don't think we've had a total of 5cms yet this winter. Temps have been very mild as well with significant rainfall amounts. If our winter is anything like last year, I will be very happy.
 
  #2  
Old 12-19-2010, 04:07 PM
RBull's Avatar
Rated M

iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 19,619
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Yeah, great idea. There's sure to be more climatic drama to come!

We had maybe 6-7 cms but with some melted already and rain with +6 coming tomorrow it's bye bye.
 
  #3  
Old 12-19-2010, 04:28 PM
GEE35FX's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 14,045
Received 36 Likes on 33 Posts
Great idea Shane.
At my place I have been shovelling or blowing out the driveway at least once/day since we returned from London Hospital just over a week ago.
It's nice though, I always prefer a white Christmas.
 
  #4  
Old 12-19-2010, 06:28 PM
musti82's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Toronto, GTA
Posts: 944
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Sarnia ON had it pretty rough too.
 
  #5  
Old 12-19-2010, 06:46 PM
Eno's Avatar
Eno
Eno is offline
Registered User
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Alberta
Posts: 2,282
Received 219 Likes on 164 Posts
I got to use my Icon wipers yesterday in about 3 minutes of rain we got... It's about 5-8 degrees on average- dipping down to about 0 to -1 at night. People look at me funny with my "winter" coat on from Fort McMurray... it's essentially a parka. People around here have never even seen one.

It's taking a little getting used to but I doubt you'll be seeing any of our weather online.
 
  #6  
Old 12-20-2010, 12:59 AM
6MTKeith's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Calgary Ab.
Posts: 538
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I ask myself why I put up with this weather every winter. But, "the grass is always greener" I guess. Just doesn't seem like there is any sort of happy medium anywhere. You almost only have the choice of 2 of 3 - Economy, Democracy, Weather. Or whatever your priorities...

Tues, wed, and thurs should be mild here. Cant complain about that nearing the end of December.
 
  #7  
Old 12-20-2010, 01:09 AM
Adon's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Vancouver & Europe
Posts: 1,560
Received 28 Likes on 18 Posts
^ true that bro, for example we got nice weather here in Vancouver, was nice and sunny today, but everything is sooooooo effin expensive , to live in this city and I mean really live, not paycheck to paycheck stuff, you gotta be pullin in no less than $30 an hour full time.
 
  #8  
Old 12-20-2010, 01:14 AM
6MTKeith's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Calgary Ab.
Posts: 538
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I think about Vancouver often, but I'm afraid of losing what i have now and i'l end up living on the street there. Seems like thats what Europe deals with. Decent weather and social systems are good, but $2-$3/L of gas and $6/lb potatoes makes for tight month ends.
 
  #9  
Old 12-20-2010, 09:28 AM
Garnet Canuck's Avatar
Traveling Administrator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Posts: 30,233
Received 175 Likes on 102 Posts
Looks like more rain on the way as we are supposed to get heavy rain and high winds for tomorrow and Wednesday. This is exactly what St. Stephen needed.
 
  #10  
Old 12-20-2010, 09:30 AM
Swivel's Avatar
Moderator
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary, AB, CANADA
Posts: 19,680
Received 161 Likes on 122 Posts
^ I'll take our crisp -15 to -20 over that any day.
 
  #11  
Old 12-20-2010, 09:47 AM
GEE35FX's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 14,045
Received 36 Likes on 33 Posts
Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
Looks like more rain on the way as we are supposed to get heavy rain and high winds for tomorrow and Wednesday. This is exactly what St. Stephen needed.
Oh wow More rain could add more to the already devastating effects it has already done.
How is the river been behind your place Shane? You are high and dry but I bet that river was flowing pretty good.

Like Swivel said, I would also take snow and cold over constant rain any day.
 
  #12  
Old 12-20-2010, 09:51 AM
Garnet Canuck's Avatar
Traveling Administrator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Posts: 30,233
Received 175 Likes on 102 Posts
The river is extremely high Wayne. You would almost think it's spring time here with how high the water levels are.
 
  #13  
Old 12-20-2010, 10:02 AM
InTgr8r's Avatar
Staff ALUMNI (retired)
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Toronto, GTA north
Posts: 21,095
Received 47 Likes on 39 Posts
That doesn't sound too nice Shane.

We've had a nice reprieve lately with temps between -5° and -10°C,
and a break from the snow as well.
 
  #14  
Old 12-20-2010, 10:14 AM
GEE35FX's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 14,045
Received 36 Likes on 33 Posts
I shoveled again this morning, only around 3-4" deep today. Gotta get my exercise
 
  #15  
Old 12-20-2010, 10:25 AM
Garnet Canuck's Avatar
Traveling Administrator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Posts: 30,233
Received 175 Likes on 102 Posts
^ Wow, you guys must really have a pile of snow on the ground eh?
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Official Canadian Weather Thread



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:15 AM.