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Here's what it looks like at my place:
Spring in Kansas: See What My Place Looks Like
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the unpredictable nature of spring weather in various locations, particularly focusing on experiences with snow during the spring months in Alberta and Illinois. Participants share personal anecdotes and observations regarding seasonal weather patterns and their implications for local traditions and events.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants note that in Alberta, it is common not to count out snow until June, highlighting a tradition of unexpected snowstorms during the May long weekend.
- One participant recalls experiencing snow in mid-June while growing up in Illinois, suggesting that such weather anomalies can occur even in warmer regions.
- Another participant mentions that Chicago may receive as much or more snow than Calgary, indicating a potential regional comparison of snowfall patterns.
- Several participants reflect on the unpredictability of weather, with one noting that they have witnessed snowfall in every month of the year, including unusual occurrences during summer events like the Stampede.
- There is a light-hearted exchange regarding the challenges of memory and the desire to forget certain things, with references to running a "disk cleanup utility" on one's brain.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the unpredictability of spring weather and share similar experiences with snow, but there are varying perspectives on the frequency and impact of such weather in different locations. The discussion remains open-ended without a clear consensus on the implications of these weather patterns.
Contextual Notes
Participants express personal experiences that may depend on specific locations and individual memories, which could influence their perceptions of snowfall and seasonal changes.
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Spring has sprung!
Oh wait...
Oh wait...
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People who have spent their lives here in Alberta know not to count out snow until June hits.
I swear every May long people go out camping thinking it'll be a blast, and we get hit with a snowstorm.
I swear every May long people go out camping thinking it'll be a blast, and we get hit with a snowstorm.
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Well, it's May Long weekend now. And sure enough, it's snow storming in Calgary. As per tradition.
Too bad, because the Flames are playing the Oilers in the playoffs, and they shutdown the outdoor viewing of the game.
Too bad, because the Flames are playing the Oilers in the playoffs, and they shutdown the outdoor viewing of the game.
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You and your biiggg mouth.berkeman said:
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When I was a boy in Illinois we had snow in mid-June. Not a lot - maybe an inch - but snow nevertheless.Mondayman said:
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Sounds like you moved away from there...Vanadium 50 said:
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Why do you think I went away to college?
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Hmm, well that's a valid question. I thought I remembered that your PhD in Physics is from MIT, but I could be misremembering that. I regularly run a disk cleanup utility on my brain to free up space and clear sector CRC errors...Vanadium 50 said:
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Oh, if only that was a real thing. There are soooo many things I'd like to forget [selectively].berkeman said:
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Don't worry. As you get older, you will.strangerep said:
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Illinois is a bit further south from here, so that is a bit surprising. I am fairly certain Chicago gets as much or more snow than Calgary, however.Vanadium 50 said:
I do know that we have seen a snowfall in every single month of the year. When I was 7 it snowed a fair amount during the Stampede in mid-July, and it snowed randomly in August in 2015. I also remember a fair number of Christmas holidays with little to no snow at all.
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