Weather and Gardening Discussion

[CBBarnett]

A huge difference in Calgary is the level of consistency (or lack thereof). Ottawa and Montreal have such predictable weather in comparision. Wither has a "start date" there of almost exactly mid November and ends exactly Mid-April. It will snow at least 1 to 3 days a week for that entire period and have 5 to 7 days of overcast per week.

As mentioned, Calgary's winters are warmer, colder, drier and sunnier - but mostly just way more variable year to year and week to week. Can it snow in September? Can we make it to January without snow? Can it be -30 or +15 at any time during November to March? Yes to all.

Ottawa, Montreal (and pretty much all cities not adjacent to mountain ranges) are just way more consistent. Whether that's good, bad or something in-between is really just personal preference. Having lived in both Ottawa and Montreal, I like our winters better - the lack of slush and freezing rain is a critical upgrade.

 

[Surrealplaces]

I've never lived in Ottawa, but have spent a lot of time here over all seasons. My take, and it's only personal observations, is I prefer Calgary in the winter (more sun, and warmer days) and summer (not as humid and cooler nights), Spring is kind of even, though Ottawa's spring weather is more stable. Even though this week was chilly and damp, I give a decisive edge to Ottawa's fall, as it last longer and is prettier.

 

[Albertasaurus]

The streak is over, we fell to -0.9 at 8 am.

Record 159 days.

I wonder what our record for days above biological zero (5°) is?

It was a good run

 

[Roaring Flames]

Working with UPS I can tell you it's not the cold weather that bothers us, it's the constant freeze thaw resulting in a ton of ice everywhere!

 

[trtcttc]

Forecast to hit 19 this Saturday. Even next week, daytimes highs all 8-10 degrees. I guess the winter tires and snow shovel can safely stay in the garage for a bit longer!

 

[Mountain Man]

It's supposed to snow Monday.

 

[UrbanWarrior]

TWN saying 18 both Sat and Sun, EC saying 19 Sat, 20 Sun.

No highs above 8 after that for the next two weeks, but could easily be surprised.

 

[Cowtown]

TWN saying 18 both Sat and Sun, EC saying 19 Sat, 20 Sun.

No highs above 8 after that for the next two weeks, but could easily be surprised.

Couple of days ago they had plus one as the high for Monday and now +6, so who knows maybe that number will keep going up

 

[Mountain Man]

Calling for 4 and a rain / snow mix. Might inspire me to get the snowboard out and wax it for the upcoming season!!

 

[Roaring Flames]

We still have roses blooming

 

[Roaring Flames]

A severe warned thunderstorm on October 28. Crazy

https://twitter.com/x/status/1851067315795939563

 

[CalgaryTiger]

A severe warned thunderstorm on October 28. Crazy

https://twitter.com/x/status/1851067315795939563

The lightning last night was really something to see on October 28th.

 

[Mountain Man]

Saw lightning in the distance last night and was confused lol.

 

[UrbanWarrior]

Man I thought last November was nice, but this one is smoking it. So far average high of 9.9⁰ compared to 8.8⁰ this time last year. We'll likely get to the first half of the month between 9.5 and 10.0. Crazy for November.

Some colder temps in the forecast so will likely end up a bit below last November overall. But still nothing compared to what we used to see.

 

[trtcttc]

Man I thought last November was nice, but this one is smoking it. So far average high of 9.9⁰ compared to 8.8⁰ this time last year. We'll likely get to the first half of the month between 9.5 and 10.0. Crazy for November.

Some colder temps in the forecast so will likely end up a bit below last November overall. But still nothing compared to what we used to see.

Also I know Calgary is sunny, but only had 1 mildly snowy day so far. And last year there was a cold spell end of October, nothing so far this year.