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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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The discussion centers on the unpredictable spring weather in Alberta, particularly the occurrence of snow during the May long weekend, a tradition among locals. Participants share personal anecdotes about snow in unexpected months, including mid-June in Illinois and during the Calgary Stampede in July. The conversation highlights the unique climate experiences in Alberta compared to other regions, emphasizing the variability of seasonal weather patterns.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of regional climate patterns
- Familiarity with Alberta's weather history
- Knowledge of Canadian cultural traditions related to weather
- Awareness of the significance of the Calgary Stampede
- Research Alberta's historical weather data
- Explore the impact of climate change on seasonal weather patterns
- Investigate the cultural significance of the Calgary Stampede
- Learn about weather forecasting techniques in Canada
Residents of Alberta, meteorology enthusiasts, and individuals interested in Canadian cultural traditions related to weather phenomena.
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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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