Not Canadian but I’m in an area of the U.S Midwest that is known for cold winters and I feel similar. At this time of year, I’ve always worn layers when I go running outside. Typically 3 layers of clothes, but even at “record highs” before this year I would have at least a Thermo undershirt under my outer shirt.
This entire month, and I’m not exaggerating, I have been able to wear the tank tops I wear during summer. News casters keep saying, “look at all of this wonderful weather we’re having,” but this is not the winter I would’ve signed up for.
News casters keep saying, “look at all of this wonderful weather we’re having,” but this is not the winter I would’ve signed up for.
I finally spoke my mind the other day when someone commented on the “beautiful” weather. It did not go well.
Yes! What is with that? We’re almost assured a terrible wildfire and growing season at this point and everyone is gushing about how nice it is. I mentioned at a coffee shop that I wouldn’t mind snow for some snowshoeing or skiing and the look I got was like I had smeared shit on myself. Well they enjoy not shoveling the walk or need to brush snow off their car.
I thought mentioning farmers and crops would back me up, but no. You know those farmers, always complaining… 🙄
I live in a farming community. For the most part, the retired farmers know that the expression “million dollar snow” refers to the benefits of a late March storm that dumps a foot of snow on the fields, not the cost of digging out.
The younger ones definitely don’t understand that Saskatchewan crops are about snow pack, not rainfall. The right rain at the right time can do wonders, but nothing beats reliable snowpack and some combination of occasional rain and moderate temperatures.
I find it interesting that it’s the retired farmers who are more aware of and more concerned about climate change than their kids and grandkids.
Reservoirs and rivers rely on melting snow pack, without it they dry up in the summer. Disaster for farmers, fishers, boaters and people who just like fresh water and electricity.
If only data existed in the 1890s that told us this would happen.
This is just the beginning.
We need to prioritize mitigating climate change and adapting to changing environments and risks.
Gotta move up north to the territories!