Crazy Weather events in your area

Found a nice winter car for Phil.
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Not sure of offcial numbers yet, But J is about right , close to 20
Forecast was a bit backwards but it came.
Everything was done by 7am and I was home in bed by 8 :)

I still have to finish my back yard, but everything is already bare,
I am sure why only 2 hour delay. Everything we plowed and salted
had 85% bare pavement when we went home.

We will go check everything before 3 and likely salt tonight
as temps drop below 0 and everthing will still be wet.
 
But you guys are getting temps of 8,3,6 and 9 with rain and showers all week starting Monday.
It’ll all be gone by Christmas.

Big temperature differences in what seems like not that far of a distance in latitude, as the crow flies.

Two nights ago, our overnight forecasted low was -20 and Charlottetown and parts of NS coast were forecasted to be 0.

That 20 degree swing makes big difference on heating bill.
And how long snow stays around.
 
In my world I want green christmas.
It means my guys are home with families.
Marc I hate the cold, -20 no thanks
we get 7-10 days a year when its like that
otherwise always wild swings here.
 
02 yellowgt said:
Anyone else use Michelin X Ice winter tires?I found from day 1 the grooves should be deeper.I put the old syle nobbies on the wife's car and they work great.And not that noisy at highway speeds.
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Used those quite a bit on police cars.
And bought a set for personal car some dozen years ago.

I found they worked well.
They have a lot of sipes and a soft rubber compound, which is good for winter traction but wears fast.
Those sipes are what make that humming sound you hear.
Engineering for one problem cause a bit of discomfort on another level.

Note: Any winter tire on pavement will always be louder than most summer/all season tires.
It’s the nature of the beast.

I found them excellent on ice or hard packed snow.
However not the best in deep snow.

I also had opportunity to use Good Year Ultragrip Ice on police cars.
Better in deep snow without giving up too much on ice.
Better in slush also.

For all around winter performance, tread life and cost, I think the Good Year is a very good tire.
Was my favourite between the two on police cars and is now my default go to for personal vehicles.

My F150 and wife’s Escape both have them now.
For the truck it has a different name.
Wintercommand, but same basic tire and tread.

For strict winter specific use, the industry leaders are Nokian Hakkapeliitta and Toyo GS series with nut shells.

We sell a lot of both at the dealership.
They are both premium (Industry code for expensive) and they both have ultra soft rubber, which gives traction but melts almost before your eyes.
Regular driving, you only really get one season out of them.
The more they roll n pavement, the faster they melt.
 
THis should be interesting.
I follow 4 wether channels.
3 saying 2-4 cm, 15-25 mm of rain
here.

Environment Canada ( the other one)
Calling for 20-30 cm, here
but saying wet along coast.

One of these days, I need one of them folks
to define coast, from their point of view.
I can see Cole Harbour From my back deck.

But apparently that does not always mean coast :LOL:
 
Ohtobbad said:
THis should be interesting.
I follow 4 wether channels.
3 saying 2-4 cm, 15-25 mm of rain
here.

Environment Canada ( the other one)
Calling for 20-30 cm, here
but saying wet along coast.

One of these days, I need one of them folks
to define coast, from their point of view.
I can see Cole Harbour From my back deck.

But apparently that does not always mean coast :LOL:
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Spin the weather wheel forecasting I'm guessing!
 
We had snow, maybe 5cm but most melted as it hit ground.
A little stuck, I salted everything, now its raining.
Looks like here rain for afternoon, we will see after supper.
Likely at least salt later and one around 2-3am. if lucky thats it.

I suspect folks inland and north of us not so lucky.
Folks in NB with all those big tractors will be out playing today.
Likely out fueling warming up and getting ready to go.
Charlie like the most with new toy lol.
 
Light snow here today like they said but we’re getting more than they had called for.
Originally called for around 5 to 7cm but already past that.
Closer to 10 already.
Probably going to be 12 to 15 before all done.
Staying cold at -8 so will be easy to clean.

I’m west of Roger.
Looks like we’re getting more than they are.
 
Looks like 10 cm here - about 10 minutes of rain/ ice pellets Mid afternoon them back to snow. I’ll clean the steps , let the rain look after the rest on the first of the week. Had to drag Choco inside for supper - he loves this weather -was out all day
 
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