forecast for -36, with -47 windchill...
that's February weather - sure did come early!
that's February weather - sure did come early!
new years temp
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Ed McDonnell
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Well....I wish it were a little cooler where I am, but all things considered I'll keep what I've got if the only alternative is getting what you got.
Ed
Ed
tbroye
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High of 63 deg F today. The bad thing we will end the Calendar year with only 6.12 inches of rain the driest year on record. Very little snow in the Sierras this doesn't look good folks for us in California, water rationing is on the way unless things really improve. Water year is July 1 to June 30 so we have only a few inches in the current water year. I am going turn on sprinkle system to water this week haven't watered since Thanksgiving thinking there would be rain so need to put some moisture in the ground. The City has said we can water on Saturday or Sunday.
My condolences,:biggrin:
Andrew,
In which of these Lac du Bois do you live?
My guess it is Lac du Bois Franc, Val-des-Monts, QC.
In which of these Lac du Bois do you live?
- Lac du Bois Franc, Val-des-Monts, QC
- Lac du Bois Dur, Notre-Dame-du-Laus, QC
- Lac du Bois Clair, Kiamika, QC
- Lac du Bois Franc, Mont-Laurier, QC
- Lac du Bois Franc, Lac-Pythonga, QC
- Lac Du Bois Road, Kamloops, BC
My guess it is Lac du Bois Franc, Val-des-Monts, QC.
plantman
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:bananen_smilies046
eople here are getting ready for the 49s to come here this weekend for the play-off game. We have an open stadium, the temp here yesterday was a record -19, with a wind chill of -20 to -30 degrees, and a Artic cold front comming in for the weekend. Sure makes that recliner look good for watching the game. I'm to old and can't drink enough any more to stay warm in that type of weather. Jim S
eople here are getting ready for the 49s to come here this weekend for the play-off game. We have an open stadium, the temp here yesterday was a record -19, with a wind chill of -20 to -30 degrees, and a Artic cold front comming in for the weekend. Sure makes that recliner look good for watching the game. I'm to old and can't drink enough any more to stay warm in that type of weather. Jim S
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Hey Branden; He's in Kenora ON!
juteck
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I remember a road trip to Timmins many years back, where my buddy pulled the battery out of the car and kept in the house to keep it warm while we were there.
Fast forward several years later after I've acclimated to North Carolina weather and my kids know nothing different, we went to Saskatchewan for Christmas. Santa brought my boys skateboards that year. Grandpa cleared out the garage (only concrete patch around), we bundled up the boys, and sent them out in -35C. We watched from the kitchen window and took bets on how long it would take them to come in. I forgot how resilient I was at that age, but they lasted an hour before they were done.
Stay warm!
Fast forward several years later after I've acclimated to North Carolina weather and my kids know nothing different, we went to Saskatchewan for Christmas. Santa brought my boys skateboards that year. Grandpa cleared out the garage (only concrete patch around), we bundled up the boys, and sent them out in -35C. We watched from the kitchen window and took bets on how long it would take them to come in. I forgot how resilient I was at that age, but they lasted an hour before they were done.
Stay warm!
Kenora, Ontario - near the MB border - the lake I live beside used to be called Lac Du Bois when the Voyageurs went through here (and I'm a History nut)...it's more commonly known as Lake of the Woods.
On a side note, all the American airlines just cancelled their service from Winnipeg, due to the -49 windchill (luckily, the Canadian airlines are a bit hardier!)
On a side note, all the American airlines just cancelled their service from Winnipeg, due to the -49 windchill (luckily, the Canadian airlines are a bit hardier!)
mywoodshopca
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Been over 3 ft of snow up in Prince Edward Island so far this year alone. Usually we don't get hit like that until late jan or mid feb.
I just hope its all melted when I get back there this spring.
I just hope its all melted when I get back there this spring.
longbeard
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High of 31, with a low tonight of 26 degrees.
Fridays forecast is a high of 15 and low is 10 :frown:
Colder next Monday and Tuesday nights at 2 degrees and 6 degrees :bulgy-eyes:
Harry (i hate cold weather) M
Fridays forecast is a high of 15 and low is 10 :frown:
Colder next Monday and Tuesday nights at 2 degrees and 6 degrees :bulgy-eyes:
Harry (i hate cold weather) M
jsolie
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Now that's cold! I think this California boy would freeze...
That's 25/4 c for New Year's Day since we still like our imperial measurements.
It's been super dry this year as we've had very little rain. I'm hoping they don't start rationing.
That's 25/4 c for New Year's Day since we still like our imperial measurements.
It's been super dry this year as we've had very little rain. I'm hoping they don't start rationing.
Now that's cold! I think this California boy would freeze...
That's 25/4 c for New Year's Day since we still like our imperial measurements.
It's been super dry this year as we've had very little rain. I'm hoping they don't start rationing.
Rationing? That's an odd concept to me as well...we have so much fresh water around here, it's just weird to think about running low!
Mind you, most of it is under two feet of ice right now. With that in mind, I may go for a ride on the lake in my truck, if they've plowed a path yet (likely a weird concept in California, as well!)
Better there than here!!! It's probably due to global warming at work.
Hmmmm! Sprinkling.... wonder if that has anything to do with water shortages? Here if it doesn't rain the only plants that get watered are those in pots. The rest fend for themselves (we mulch min 3" every year) If my grass is brown so what, it always greens up again when it rains.
Cmiles1985
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We just had our water restrictions lifted about a month ago. We have been in severe drought mode for a couple of years. However, it is very cold out tonight at 45 degrees F (which is also tonight's low). Tomorrow will be a high of 60, and we are back into the seventies on Saturday! Thank goodness! Fire retardant jackets are far too bulky for this South Texas boy!
jsolie
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Rationing? That's an odd concept to me as well...we have so much fresh water around here, it's just weird to think about running low!
With that in mind, I may go for a ride on the lake in my truck, if they've plowed a path yet (likely a weird concept in California, as well!)
It's not so much rationing as it is enforced conservation. Basically it's where you can get cited for doing something like washing your car or watering on a day when you're not supposed to. Po-TAY-to, Po-TAH-to.
I remember certain measures being put in place back in the early 1990's when we had a good long dry spell. My wife and I were living somewhat close to Los Angeles at the time and they were seriously telling people to flush their toilets every other "use" and to place a brick in their toilet tanks to take up volume so less water would be used.
We moved to where we are now during this time, and experienced one of the wettest winters ever. The local creek here overflowed it's banks and did a lot of property damage to those living close by.
As for driving on lakes, I would imagine those who live in the northern part of our state are familiar with driving across frozen lakes. If I drive out to Nevada to visit my dad I have plenty of opportunities to drive across lakes--ones that only see water maybe once or twice a year :wink:
scotian12
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Here on the East Coast in Halifax it is -15C. Not a good night to go down to the Grand Parade and watch the entertainment and fireworks. Happy New Year everyone. Darrell
This one's well over a hundred feet deep in places!
Rationing? That's an odd concept to me as well...we have so much fresh water around here, it's just weird to think about running low!
With that in mind, I may go for a ride on the lake in my truck, if they've plowed a path yet (likely a weird concept in California, as well!)
It's not so much rationing as it is enforced conservation. Basically it's where you can get cited for doing something like washing your car or watering on a day when you're not supposed to. Po-TAY-to, Po-TAH-to.
I remember certain measures being put in place back in the early 1990's when we had a good long dry spell. My wife and I were living somewhat close to Los Angeles at the time and they were seriously telling people to flush their toilets every other "use" and to place a brick in their toilet tanks to take up volume so less water would be used.
We moved to where we are now during this time, and experienced one of the wettest winters ever. The local creek here overflowed it's banks and did a lot of property damage to those living close by.
As for driving on lakes, I would imagine those who live in the northern part of our state are familiar with driving across frozen lakes. If I drive out to Nevada to visit my dad I have plenty of opportunities to drive across lakes--ones that only see water maybe once or twice a year :wink:
I always wanted to run a boat from Seneca Lake in NY to the Lake of the Woods (there was a way that could be done but I don't remember the route) but could never afford a boat until I moved to Delaware and it was a lot tougher trip from here so I never got there.Kenora, Ontario - near the MB border - the lake I live beside used to be called Lac Du Bois when the Voyageurs went through here (and I'm a History nut)...it's more commonly known as Lake of the Woods.
On a side note, all the American airlines just cancelled their service from Winnipeg, due to the -49 windchill (luckily, the Canadian airlines are a bit hardier!)
SDB777
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Unfortunately, you have mild weather.
(but don't get me wrong...you can keep that stuff up there:biggrin
As compared to the "Worlds Worst Weather", as reported at Mt. Washington, New Hampshire.....just imagine, 231mph recorded wind speed(about 110 days a year it has hurricane force winds), a recorded wind chill of -102.59*F(that was with a mild breeze of 84mph), and to have icicles form parallel to the ground on fence posts.
Dang I was skinny back then! And yes, that chain is to hold the roof on the building.
Wife took this photo in July, I had to wear a light jacket to stay warm...I believe it was 44*F that day(an absolutely hot day up there).
Scott (it's 23*F here now) B
We have a thing in this country where we love to locate big cities in places where there is no water and spend billions trying to get it there.This one's well over a hundred feet deep in places!
Rationing? That's an odd concept to me as well...we have so much fresh water around here, it's just weird to think about running low!
With that in mind, I may go for a ride on the lake in my truck, if they've plowed a path yet (likely a weird concept in California, as well!)
It's not so much rationing as it is enforced conservation. Basically it's where you can get cited for doing something like washing your car or watering on a day when you're not supposed to. Po-TAY-to, Po-TAH-to.
I remember certain measures being put in place back in the early 1990's when we had a good long dry spell. My wife and I were living somewhat close to Los Angeles at the time and they were seriously telling people to flush their toilets every other "use" and to place a brick in their toilet tanks to take up volume so less water would be used.
We moved to where we are now during this time, and experienced one of the wettest winters ever. The local creek here overflowed it's banks and did a lot of property damage to those living close by.
As for driving on lakes, I would imagine those who live in the northern part of our state are familiar with driving across frozen lakes. If I drive out to Nevada to visit my dad I have plenty of opportunities to drive across lakes--ones that only see water maybe once or twice a year :wink:
A typical year's rainfall in LA is about enough to support people living in 10 houses and a quanset hut and we have multi-millions living there and robbing water from people hundreds of miles away.