Snow, is not a dirty word. Dugouts, ditches, lakes, rivers all depend on it. So, get over the fact that we were down to the payment and bare ground. Let’s celebrate this blast of winter that came back as Canada celebrates Winter before the temperatures rise for Spring.
All around the world people love to hear the records that are kept. One of the world’s many data collectors would be the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network. They are a unique, non-profit, community based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds that keep track of weather mapping and measurements.
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network data from February 17 to 18th over a 48 hour CoCoRaHS totals in centimetre is as follows:
Emma Lake 45 NE of Holbein
Emma Lake: 45
NE of Holbein: 43
Holbein: 25
Regina: 19 – 20
Maryfield: 19
Bredenbury: 17
Strasbourg: 15
This blast of winter brought not only the snow, blowing snow and strong winds but a degree of damage. Variety of sources, including ECCC stations and social media (in cm):
Prud’homme: 52
Prince Albert: 35
Saskatoon: 19
Regina: 17 – 19
Meadow Lake: 12
One Day Bare Streets and within 4 days – Get those skis outAND after living in Lethbridge, even for a short time, I can say there trademark high winds have since followed me ever since. Check out the February 17 to 18th time frame for the windiest spots in Saskatchewan.
Peak wind gusts reports (in km/h):
Weyburn: 94
Estevan: 85
Moose Jaw: 83
Broadview: 80
Indian Head: 80
Yellow Grass: 78
Regina: 76
Bratts Lake: 76
Saskatoon: 76
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