We're expecting snow tomorrow, but not the blizzard that was earlier forecast for us. We have -30C windchill most nights now. Lots of snow on the ground already, and March is still to come. 
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Sat, 2009-02-07 11:30
#52
Boom Boom
Sat, 2009-02-14 08:02
#53
Boom Boom
Over a foot of snow last night, and it's still coming down!
Sat, 2009-02-14 12:05
#54
remind
We had a large dump of snow 2 nights ago, and got about 8" in a couple of hours. The flakes were huge over the size of a looney. However, it was just below zero, so started to melt quickly. It took me about 4 hours to shovel the driveways, decks, walkways and parking spots.
Sometimes it sucks being environmentally friendly and not using a snow blower to clear the snow..
Sat, 2009-02-14 12:31
#55
-5.5 C here and it just stopped snowing and cleared up. Very bad road conditions the past few days, as it was +5 and pouring rain all day Thurs. Then Friday it was like -26, 70 km winds and snowing. A skating rink covered in snow!
I love cross-country skiing and am excited about a romantic ski under (hopefully) beautiful clear skies. Though, I still find myself dreaming of Spring.
Remind, I hope the snowplow did not fill in the end of your driveway as soon as you finished, as ours did.
Sat, 2009-02-14 12:36
#56
Boom Boom
The snow is too deep here to use a snowblower unless it's one of those giant airport thingies. It's even difficult getting around on a skidoo today here. It's 1 degree C so it's going to be tough getting through this mess, some cold weather will harden the snow and make it easier for skidoos to get around.
Sun, 2009-02-15 11:23
#57
remind
No ghislaine, I/we do the driveways last, as by that time the plow has usually gone by, and they usually try not to fill our driveway in too badly, . The benefits of a small community, you know.
Well, then again PG does not allow their plows to fill driveways in either, the snow from the roads are pushed into a pile on either side of the driveway.
Going to go for a snowshoe today, it is cold so the snow will be fluffy and not sticky. But the sun is shining, and not a cloud in the sky, and the snow has a million sparkles of light.
Sun, 2009-02-15 11:47
#58
Boom Boom
Finally made a path around the house and garage with my skidoo, and shovelled the snow from the basement and front door entrances. It's a hell of a lot of snow! Just like living at the North Pole, I'd guess. I think all of us here are a little apprehensive of what March will bring - March is always our worst winter month.
Mon, 2009-02-16 02:17
#59
It was -15 this afternoon., so I flooded the rink. Then I went for a bike ride to the radio station in -20. In sum, a nice day.
The big indicator is that it was still almost daylight at 7:00 tonight.
It's also almost daylight at 8:00 a.m. I'm glad we don't have DST.
Mon, 2009-02-16 07:25
#60
It was a gorgeous sunny day out yesterday, and it's shaping up to be a gorgeous, sunny day here today, too. Not sure what the temperature is right now...hang on, I'll see what my friend Environment Canada says...ah, lovely! It's supposed to be a high of +1. Currently it's -7 with a windchill of -13.
Positively balmy! I love it. :) Happy Family Day, everyone (in Ontario)!
Mon, 2009-02-16 13:20
#61
remind
Another bright and glistening sunny day here, the temp went down last evening so all of the trees have a frosty coating on them. And they too are glistening in the sun. It is actually quite difficult to look outside, as the UV rays are bouncing off of everything, making one all squinty..
Happy Family Day Ontarians.
Mon, 2009-02-16 15:55
#62
Refuge
And Happy Family Day to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba!
Thu, 2009-02-19 13:28
#63
Raging blizzard outside. Providentially, they cancelled school this morning before the first flake fell. Tomorrow is a PD day for teachers. Students are getting a 4 day weekend. Our children aren't complaining.
Thu, 2009-02-19 14:02
#64
Boom Boom
We shall have a blizzard here tomorrow. If we get a significant snowfall, I don't know I'll put it - we have too much on the ground as it is.
Mon, 2009-02-23 20:15
#65
Boom Boom
A blizzard blew in from NB this afternoon. I just went out to move the snow away from my LR windows, and holy crap there's a lot of snow out there!!! 
Mon, 2009-02-23 20:31
#66
remind
Its snowing here, a flake every 3 ft swirling around, not sticking supposed to be like this for 3 days.
Mon, 2009-02-23 20:38
#67
Boom Boom
Anyone hear from Caissa today? This storm blew in from NB according to what I saw on the news.
Mon, 2009-02-23 21:24
#68
The St. Bernards have been sent out.
Mon, 2009-02-23 21:33
#69
The goldfinch have discovered the feeders and the motley crew of sparrows (a variety) doves and other ground feeders have been joined by 40 of them, the males already starting to show a hint of gold.
It means a resolution not to buy any more black oil sunflower seeds is down the drain, and perhaps the foxtail millet as well. They gobble it at the rate of 3 lb. a day in this weather. Here's to the equinox.
Tue, 2009-02-24 10:55
#70
remind
Its a blizzard!!! Even the wet coast is supposed to get snow today or tomorrow.
Mon, 2009-03-02 07:05
#71
Boom Boom
Heh. We're expecting the Four Snowmen of the Apocalypse all this week in our weather report.
excerpt from the red highlighted sections:
Snowfall amounts from 15 to 25 cm are expected today and tonight over
these areas.
A winter storm will affect eastern Québec today as a major low
pressure system over the east coast will move up toward the
Maritimes. Snow, winds and blowing snow will intensify gradually as
the low pressure system approaches the Gulf of St Lawrence.
After snow and ice pellets, freezing rain will move in over areas
further east of the Lower North Shore tonight.
Visibilities will be reduced or near zero in blowing snow beginning
in the afternoon over these regions.
(the Four Snowmen of the Apocalypse: snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and wind)
Mon, 2009-03-02 08:00
#72
We have the ice pellets at the moment, Boom Boom. I'm supposed to chair a Finance Committee this evening, featuring the past treasurer and the new treasurer. Can I reserve the Apocalypse?
Mon, 2009-03-02 08:07
#73
Lard Tunderin Jeezus
-15, -30 with wind chill in T.O.
Supposed to get sunny later, though. Overcast now.
Tue, 2009-03-03 08:49
#74
Boom Boom
Although we did get some snow and ice pellets last night, the huge storm that has clobbered the eastern seaboard has either bypassed us or frizzled out completely. Today looks like it could actually be a nice day instead of the Four Snowmen of the Apocalypse we've been dreading! 
Tue, 2009-03-03 08:59
#75
-20 here as it has been for quite awhile. I will greet the mosquitoes and blackflies with joy!
Tue, 2009-03-03 09:01
#76
Lard Tunderin Jeezus
-15 again, winds gusting up to 60 kmph.
But the sun is out.
Fri, 2009-03-13 23:51
#77
We broke records for cold here last week. It seems as if it's been 30 below for three months straight, with a few breaks here and there. It was so cold two days ago that the line on the graph on the Weather Network's 14-day forecast went lower than the graph could measure.
Two mornings ago it was -34; it warmed up to -10 yesterday, and today it finally hit +1.
Sat, 2009-03-14 08:38
#78
Boom Boom
Still cold here every night, usually around -18C, with wind chill as low as -37C. I have a bad cold, my head feels like it weighs a ton.
Sat, 2009-04-11 16:43
#79
Boom Boom
Winter's last gasp?
3:39 PM EDT Saturday 11 April 2009 Snowfall warning for Natashquan issued
Snowfall amounts surpassing 15 centimetres are expected over these areas Sunday.
A low pressure system over the eastern seaboard of the United States will track toward the Maritimes this evening and will reach the Gulf of St Lawrence Sunday evening after intensifying. Snow, blowing snow
and strong winds will affect eastern Québec Sunday.
Sat, 2009-04-11 18:02
#80
I'm hoping it doesn't snow on the Easter bunny here in Halifax but we're definitely having a very rainy Easter weekend and some parts of the Maritimes will have snow. Let's hope you're right, Boom Boom -- winter's last gasp. The crocuses, meanwhile, have been lovely all week.
Sat, 2009-04-11 18:31
#81
It's beautiful here today. Gorgeous and sunny. Still a bit cool, but a lot warmer than it has been this week. I spent a few hours this morning walking the nature trails that go through Toronto - did the Kay Gardiner Beltline from Mount Pleasant Cemetery to Eglinton West subway station, and then walked the trails from Eglinton West subway to St. Clair West subway. Ended with lunch at Albert's Jamaican restaurant.
I should do that more often! But I have a bit of a headache this evening - not sure what that's all about. I thought exercise was supposed to make you feel good! :)
Sat, 2009-04-11 18:40
#82
Perfect day, sunny and cool, for the Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny races in Port Hope. Huge crowd watching canoeists, kayakers, and Krazy Krafters having a whale of a good time in fast-running freezing water, while the under-eights amused themselves in a scary fifty-foot Green Serpent, and the downtown merchants put their tables out for the sidewalk sales. Happy times for all.
Sat, 2009-04-11 18:41
#83
We are waiting for 15-20 cm to start here - with 90 km/hr winds. Should be a nice Easter Sunday!
Sat, 2009-04-11 18:41
#84
Refuge
But I have a bit of a headache this evening - not sure what that's all about. I thought exercise was supposed to make you feel good! :)
Might be dehydration. When I haven't exercised in awhile I drink a certain amount of water and then when I start exercising my body freaks out and I get a headache because it thinks I won't know to increase my fluids. I found I can avoid this by increasing my water by 2 glasses about a week before I start exercising. It used to happen to me every spring when I would start cycling after a long cold winter. But happens no more!
Sat, 2009-04-11 18:47
#85
Oh, you know, you're probably right! I just realized, I really haven't had much to drink today! Normally I drink a lot of water.
...off to get a glass of water...
Sat, 2009-04-11 18:55
#86
Wow. That fixed me right up!
Sat, 2009-04-11 19:11
#87
Refuge
Sat, 2009-04-11 19:51
#88
Boom Boom
I hope it's winter's last gasp, because I want to get out and garden, and cycle, and become more active - I've gained weight this winter, and need to get it off. Plus, I'm sick of winter - it's much too long. One month of winter weather would be plenty for me.
Sat, 2009-04-11 20:14
#89
Refuge
What is the cycling like up where you live Boom Boom?
Sat, 2009-04-11 20:27
#90
Boom Boom
All gravel roads, but they're packed down and relatively smooth. Can't go very far, though.
Sat, 2009-04-11 20:41
#91
Refuge
oh, that sucks. I just started re-cycling for pleasure now. My problem sounds like the opposite of yours, lots of road but it is not very fun to travel with the TO traffic. I use to be able to commute by bicycle but unfortuanately can only do that once or twice a week now and I am trying to train and get up to 40k 4 days a week so gotta find some fun places to cycle outside of my commuting days. Trying to figure out some good routes for west end Toronto without to much traffic.
Sun, 2009-04-12 12:44
#92
The trails I mentioned above are a great idea for that, Refuge. Although I don't think they're 40 km long unless you go from one trail to the next, or do the same trail a few times in a row. :)
Sun, 2009-04-12 15:57
#93
Boom Boom
Fortunately our small communities on Quebec's Lower North Shore got through their Easter services before the storm hit - now we're getting heavy snow and winds of 60 kph - and the forecast is for wind of 90 kph tonight (and freezing rain and ice pellets). Gaaaahhh! I'm sick of this godsforesaken winter, will it ever end?
Sun, 2009-04-12 17:33
#94
Refuge
The trails I mentioned above are a great idea for that, Refuge. Although I don't think they're 40 km long unless you go from one trail to the next, or do the same trail a few times in a row. :)
Yea, I looked them up, if I went on the Don pathways and connected up to Mount Pleasant that might do it. I only need about 20k in a stretch - my communte is 20k but I go both ways so it makes up to 40.
I must confess, I did have cycling on the brain when I was reading your post!
Sun, 2009-04-12 17:44
#95
That's pretty impressive, Refuge. I can't imagine doing 20 km in one stretch! You must really be in shape. :) Then again, I don't enjoy cycling at all, so I walk for exercise instead of biking.
That said, I also know people who run long distances like that. I can't even imagine being able to do that!
Sun, 2009-04-12 17:54
#96
My heartfelt sympathies, Boom Boom. It is really quite nice today, here (10 degrees C.) This is a first for Easter, in my experience! We are all pleased and surprised 
Sun, 2009-04-12 18:00
#97
Refuge
Yea, I thought the same thing for a long time (about 25 years actually) and then I started getting a double chin and I thought no more of that! Lucky me my body actually really likes exercise, I think if I had a hard time doing it I would quit to but fortuntely for me as long as I am eating properly my body adjusts really quickly.
My ultimate goal is to get back to what I was doing about 5 or 6 years ago - cycling plus an hour of weight training or circuit training and an hour of yoga/stretching. Sigh. I knew I was in shape when one of the little guys I work with (about 4) wanted to run and he ran out of breath before I did!
I just miss the days of when I was a "rural" girl. I love being able to ride on the roads with nothing but cows and fields and so little traffic you don't have to worry about it at all. But cycling in the city is a very different experience. Hopefully I will find a trail I like soon then it will just start to become routine and I can just relax and enjoy the ride.
Sun, 2009-04-12 18:23
#98
Boom Boom
I ran marathons in college, and actually finished - close to last. But I finished!
I entered a couple of bike races, but I was badly outclassed, and didn't finish. It was fun just to be in the race. That was a very long time ago! I'm quite out of shape now, I cycle six months of the year (on our gravel roads...) just for the exercise.
Sun, 2009-04-12 18:35
#99
Refuge
I am pretty much the same. I don't finish first but I do finish! I am not much for competition. I push myself but never in comparision to others only in comparision to what I know I could do.
Actually being in shape is more of a side benefit for me, the goal isn't to be the best or go the furthest, it is to do the best that I can at that moment and as the moment build the better shape I end up in. When I started out cycling I could only do 2k, and that took a long time. But I kept at it and would push myself when it got to easy and I ended up doing 40k. And along the way I picked up other things that would improve my cycling like weight and flexibility training.
Thu, 2009-05-21 11:49
#100
Boom Boom
Snow and 34F/1C temperatures today! I suppose I'll put off getting the garden started for another week.
Thu, 2009-05-21 12:24
#101
Lard Tunderin Jeezus
28C in T.O. with clear skies and a humidex of 32C.
From windchill that drooped the plants on the weekend to this. Spring lasts about 3 weeks in Toronto these days; we go straight from winter to summer with barely a transition.