Comments on: Snow day! except….

By: Mike Goad

Mike Goad — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:04:06 +0000

Hillary – Thanks. Yes, our winter has sure been different. It’s now 10 days since the last snow… and we STILL have remnants of it here and there in shaded areas. I was really impressed with the snowy images and reports from the UK earlier in the winter.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:18:29 +0000

Hi Mike .. it certainly seems some of you have had more than your fair share of snow. We had 18cms here yesterday – which is very unusual .. it usually misses us. (usually!). Your descriptions are so good and simple – thanks, it’s interesting to read. I heard that the Vancouver weather is affected by the pineapple effect .. I guess a local name for the El Nino wind at this time of year. Your 4.30 am picture is great. Thanks – Hilary
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By: Mike Goad

Mike Goad — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:06:23 +0000

Ramana — They are already trucking snow in for some of the events, according to a story I saw the other day.

This is a result of an El Niño that developed in the fall. El Niños are warm cycles in the Pacific that significantly impact North American weather.

Funny thing is, most of the time, an El Niño results in warmer and milder than normal winters in the U.S. south.

Not this time.

By: Rummuser

Rummuser — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:28:05 +0000

Okay Mike, one more shot at the funny things happening on the weather front – http://www.indianexpress.com/news/cold-weather-goes-missing-from-winter-games/577289/
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By: Mike Goad

Mike Goad — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:28:49 +0000

Ramana – Oh, I accept it — and welcome it as I am not surprised by it.

Dot – Thanks. The Arctic Oscillation is one of several cyclic phenomena that can have a significant impact on weather and climate. One that most people have heard of is the El Nino / La Nina cycles that occur in the Pacific, yet have a profound impact on the weather of North America.

Jean – You’re welcome… and thanks!

vered – staying safe is important when the weather turns cold. Sometimes, that just means staying home. However, that’s not much of an option this week. Thanks!

By: vered - blogger for hire

vered - blogger for hire — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:48:53 +0000

You sure are!

Stay safe.

By: Cheerful Monk

Cheerful Monk — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:38:00 +0000

Thanks. My husband and I regularly watch, and comment on, the weather. I love your graphics.
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By: Dot

Dot — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:48:20 +0000

Nice photos and graphics. Yes, the weather is definitely weirder than usual. I don’t understand the Arctic oscillation, will have to Google it.
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By: Rummuser

Rummuser — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:45:47 +0000

Mike, accept it. Funny things are beginning to happen in the climate front!
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By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:24:19 +0000

you beat me this time getting photo’s – I like the photo in the dark of morning.
Karen
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