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Post by sky on Mar 30, 2012 14:57:17 GMT 12
Persistent snowfall in China kills 90,000 livestockMore than 25,000 people face food shortages and a lack of warm clothing. Persistent heavy snowfall has battered China’s southwest Sichuan province since late January, killing more than 90,000 livestock, Xinhua reported. Shiqu county has been blanketed under 15 cm of snow due to continuous snowfall for the past month, according to the county’s disaster prevention and relief bureau. Electricity and water supply, traffic and communication facilities have also been disrupted by the snow, the bureau said. The county government has sent 720,000 kg of grain, 100 tonnes of coal, 100 tents and 1,000 quilts to the affected residents. twocircles.net/2012mar23/25000_affected_snowfall_china.html Thanks to Thomas McHart for this link
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Post by sky on Mar 31, 2012 8:36:54 GMT 12
Whistler Blackcomb – Snowiest March on RecordCurrently 184 cm (6 feet) above average annual snowfall, and still climbing. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia. Credit: John Champion / www.coastphoto.com March has been absolutely incredible bringing over 380 cm of snow so far, making it the snowiest March in Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb recorded history. Over the last 48 hours Whistler has received 77 cm of snow with 33 cm falling last night. Current Snow Facts •Snowiest March on record with 382 cm (12.5 feet) Previous record was in 2002/2003 with 336 cm (11 feet) •The base is currently 371 cm (12.2 feet) and we have had a total snowfall of 1226 cm (40.2 feet). •We are currently 184 cm (6 feet) above our average annual snowfall of 1042 cm (34 feet). Weather – Alpine Forecast Periods of light snow will continue overnight with most of the snow expected by midnight. Freezing levels will drop into the village area and alpine winds will continue to decrease overnight. Light snowfalls will continue on Friday with cold temperatures The alpine forecast can be found here: www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/forecast/index.htm Thanks to meteorologist Joe D’Aleo for this link
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Post by Admin on Apr 5, 2012 9:04:11 GMT 12
Crystal Mountain WA – 14 ft of snow since March 1« on: Today at 08:29:42 AM » It looks like we’ll be skiing into summer again!” says Crystal Mountain Webpage. “That’s 36 more inches than last time this season.” --------------------------------------------------------------------- March roared in like a lion, and out like one too! From the Crystal Mountain Webpage We’ve received 170″ (over 14 feet) of snow since March 1st! That’s 36 more inches (3 feet) than last time this season. Expect primary surface conditions to be machine groomed with variable skier packed snow and pockets of deep snow off piste with a nice light new layer of snow on top. We’re anticipating colder temps and continued snowfall through the night. PRACTICE DEEP SNOW SAFETY: Ski/ride with a visible partner! March 2011 total = 134″ March 2012 total = 170″ Season snowfall total last year at this time = 480″ Season snowfall total this season = 536″ … It looks like we’ll be skiing into summer again! Season passes go on sale tomorrow. Buy a 12/13 Gold or Bronze pass now and ski/ride the rest of April and all spring/summer for FREE! Regular daily operations end April 15th. We plan to open for extended spring skiing operations Fri-Sun the last two weekends in April and weekends until the end of May (or later if conditions allow). www.crystalmountainresort.com/
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Post by Admin on Apr 5, 2012 17:59:21 GMT 12
Britain braces for more bad weather as snow moves south« on: Today at 04:56:10 PM » Quote Modify Blizzard conditions spread south from Scotland, headed for northern England and Ireland and possibly in the Midlands and Wales after up to 10 inches of snow fell in high parts of the Peak District, Pennines and Cumbria overnight. •Hundreds of spring lambs perish on North Yorkshire Moors amid snow storms and plummeting temperatures •Up to 40 vehicles ‘currently stranded’ on impassable A68 at Tow Law, Country Durham after wind and heavy snow caused 4ft drifts Tens of thousands of homes (around 90,000) were left without power across Scotland and the north-east of England and thousands of drivers experienced long delays as snow, ice and strong winds hit the North East. Some transport routes remain closed after a wintry blast of weather brought Britain’s early summer to an abrupt end. The Met Office has issued severe yellow weather warnings for snow and ice in parts of Scotland, Wales, northern England and the Midlands. Forecasters said 15-20cm of snow had fallen in high parts of the Peak District, Pennines and Cumbria on Tuesday night, while trees were felled on higher ground as the Arctic front that battered Scotland began to move south. Temperatures are set to plummet to as low as -5C tonight north of the border, as the big chill moves south, following one of the warmest-ever Marchs See photos of people camping in the snow: news.sky.com/home/uk-news/article/16202242
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Post by Admin on Apr 20, 2012 16:56:45 GMT 12
Coldest or near coldest May for 100 years in East Britain, says astrophysicist“Spring put in reverse.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “The coldest or near coldest May for 100 years in Central and East parts with a record run of bitter Northerly winds,” says astrophysicist Piers Corbyn of Weatheraction.com. “Snow at times especially on high ground in NE / East.” “We are making this headline from our 45-day ahead Britain & Ireland forecast public because of its importance,” says Piers. www.weatheraction.com/displayarticle.asp?a=450&c=5
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Post by Bishopdale Weather on Apr 24, 2012 18:23:10 GMT 12
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Post by Bishopdale Weather on Apr 28, 2012 9:32:10 GMT 12
China – Coldest winter in 27 years“Everyone has been making a big stink about the unseasonably warm winter the U.S. has just experienced,” says this article in Business Insider. “However, this was not a global phenomenon. In fact, according to Ting Lu, Bank of America’s top China economist, the world’s second largest economy experienced quite the opposite. “From a new note to Bank of America’s clients: “This past winter was the coldest in 27 years, and Lu expects a natural rebound (in China’s economy) in coming months as weather turns normal” articles.businessinsider.com/2012-04-23/markets/31385144_1_china-fixed-asset-credit-growth
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Post by Admin on May 2, 2012 17:53:03 GMT 12
Rare April freezing rain in BrazilIn addition, yesterday afternoon was the coldest ever recorded in April with a maximum of only 8.8 ° in Sao Jose dos Missing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rare April freezing rain in Brazil By Professor Eugenio Hackbart Residents of Morro Grande, São José dos Missing, reported that at 10am on Monday there was rain for about a minute of white ice grains (granular snow). This was verified by the MetSul Meteorology, whose survey indicated freezing rain in Bento Goncalves, Caxias do Sul, San Marcos High Happy, Cinnamon, Capon Beautiful South, Ipe and Vacaria, San Joaquin in Santa Catarina, and possibly in Aparados and Serra Gaucho. In the case of freezing rain, which looks like a kid sleet, precipitation leaves the cloud like snowflakes on a cold portion of the atmosphere. Then it goes through an intermediate layer of warmer air, but because it is not thick enough, it just melts part of the flakes. Before reaching the surface, however, the flakes are melted by a new layer of cooler air and they freeze yet again, precipitating in the form of ice. The conditions were thus very conducive to the occurrence of winter precipitation (snow or freezing rain) with cold air temperatures and negative between 1500 and 2000 meters altitude, and the presence of a trough (an area of lower pressure) on the River Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. It is one of the classic models for snow in southern Brazil: a continental high-pressure trough or cyclone ensuring moisture flow. www.metsul.com/blog2012/ Thanks to Sergio for this link
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