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Canada’s snow problem: Shoddy snowfall data is filling Environment Canada’s database
There are two main questions often asked about winter storms – how much snow will we get, and how much snow did we receive? The latter is being called into question more often, and for good reason. There are growing concerns from not just ...
ALLISTER AALDERS: First weekend of spring will bring snow for some, rain and wind for others
The active March weather pattern will continue with more rain, snow, and wind on the horizon. A fast-moving disturbance plus low-pressure developing in the southeast U.S. will come together but branch into two pieces – one northern low tracking ...
WEATHER PHOTO: Sign of spring in Kingston, N.S.
A sure sign of spring is the return of pussy willows. Karen Cook these willows near the Mill Yard Trail in Kingston, N.S., on the first day of spring. While there are several species of willows in our region, it’s the Salix discolor that officially ...
Long-range weather forecasts have and continue to improve
The accuracy of weather forecasting has come a long way and new data sheds light on just how much forecasts have improved. Author Hannah Ritchie presents data in ‘Our World in Data’ from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts; ...
WEATHER PHOTO: Spring rainbow in West Covehead, N.S.
Flowers, budding trees, and chirping birds are all signs of spring, but a rainbow sighting is too. Alexander McAuley caught one in West Covehead, P.E.I., earlier this week. From a weather perspective, a traditional rainbow needs need spherical ...
ALLISTER AALDERS: Weather’s connection to maple syrup production
While it’s the first day of spring, we’re in the middle of a more delicious season – maple syrup season. Production often begins in March and continues for about four to six weeks. But when and how much sap flows is often dependent on the ...
WEATHER PHOTO: Early spring weather in Sydney Mines, N.S.
A spring-like view on this first day of spring. Rosemary Woods said she was out among the sticks and clouds in Sydney Mines, N.S., taking advantage of a beautiful day. Before we know it, that grass will be green, and that tree will have buds. This ...
ALLISTER AALDERS: Lingering hints of winter as spring season arrives
We’ve made it to the last day of winter. The spring equinox arrives after midnight Wednesday morning, but we know too well that this doesn’t mean the end of winter-like weather. In fact, snow is in the forecast for some of us. Low-pressure is moving ...
WEATHER PHOTO: Not quite swimming weather in Conception Bay South, N.L.
It’s too cold for a swim right now, but as winter wraps up, I’m sure some people are thinking past spring and into summer. Pat Walsh said while Manuels River in Conception Bay South, N.L., is a favourite summertime swimming spot, in the winter and ...
Sheila’s Brush – when it happens and what storms earn that title
Anyone heard from Sheila? As people sleep off their post-St. Patrick’s Day fatigue and, perhaps, pints of Guiness later this weekend, all attention turns to Sheila’s Brush. Sheila and Sheila’s Brush need no explanation for most of us, but for those ...