Another Winter Photo Blog
We got 28cm of snow on Wednesday, bringing the total snowfall total to 355cm in Ottawa this Winter. This makes it the second largest recorded snowfall. The previous record was 441cm back in the Winter of 1970/1971. We are supposed to get another 20cm or more this weekend. So there is still a chance we will beat the old record.
I tell Sofia and the kids to enjoy it because they may not see another snowfall like this for another 40-50 years.
Photo credits: Richard of Forbidden Planet.
I tell Sofia and the kids to enjoy it because they may not see another snowfall like this for another 40-50 years.
 | Picture of a previous snowstorm, but the effect and result is pretty much the same. |
 | Following the snowstorm, the trees were nicely covered in snow crystals. |
 | Close up of snow crystals on a branch. |
 | Snow crystals on pine needles. |
Photo credits: Richard of Forbidden Planet.
Comments
The snowfall this weekend will bring it closer. I think it's near 180cm right now.
tin-tin: it is not too late. Hop on a plane and come to Ottawa or Montreal, we are unlikely to have another Winter like this for another 40-50 years. The last time we had some much snow was back in the Winter of 1970/1971.
mattbg: when I lived in Toronto (for 2 years), what struck me was how little snow it got. That and the oppressive heat int eh summer. I remember standing on the shores of Lake Ontario with a hot breeze blowing in off the lake. bleh.
barbara: I am sure the daffodils and crocuses will be breaking through the snow any day now.
cavalock: it would be interesting to see what long term effects la nina could have if it continued for a very long time. Maybe you would get snow in Sg.
freckled-one: yes, we do play in it. The sad thing is that we had two big snow falls in December-2007, but it all melted. Otherwise we would have a lot more snow on the ground.
breal: I am pretty gleeful about it. I have waited for 37 years for such a snowfall.
acey: there were lots of beautiful trees. They also look fantastic after an icestorm. They trees look like they are made of crystal. It all melts very quickly though.
FOT: it is not that cold. Though, we did have a terrible cold spell back in January.
It can melt anytime now. Nice to see the sun rise a little higher across the sky and set at 7:20!
My backyard is full of snow it is somewhere between 4 and 5 feet deep. I took some pictures and will upload them this weekend (maybe) - it is pretty wierd to see the snow go up to the tops of the fence. In Montreal, it only goes about half up the fence.