I took a snow-day today!

[Johnny Vinyl]

By the time it's all done we are expected to get about 25cm (10-11") of the white stuff. Toronto hasn't seen a snowfall like this in almost 5 years. I wanted to get out and just walk around in it for a bit, so I went across the road to pick up some stuff I needed anyway. Was fun!

 

[Steve Williams]

Ouch John. I can only remember those days back in Ontario

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

Ouch John. I can only remember those days back in Ontario

The winters have become easier since you left (climate change and all that), but it's kind of sad in a way. Some years it doesn't even feel like we have 4 seasons anymore, so a major snowfall like this is almost a nice change. No doubt I'm glad to be home for it though.

 

[amirm]

I really like snow but only if I can stay home and enjoy it . We have evergreen trees here so when it snows, it is very beautiful.

 

[Andre Marc]

By the time it's all done we are expected to get about 25cm (10-11") of the white stuff. Toronto hasn't seen a snowfall like this in almost 5 years. I wanted to get out and just walk around in it for a bit, so I went across the road to pick up some stuff I needed anyway. Was fun!

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Me too...hee hee.

 

[Steve Williams]

For me, snow was an occupational hazard

 

[Mike]

Reminds me of when I lived in Buffalo...

 

[Steve Williams]

there was always something geographically with Buffalo that always made it the brunt of every winter storm as to being dumped on the most

 

[Mike]

there was always something geographically with Buffalo that always made it the brunt of every winter storm as to being dumped on the most

Lake effect being one.

 

[rockitman]

we are expecting 12-18" in upstate, NY

 

[Steve Williams]

Lake effect being one.

I know but Toronto lies on Lake Ontario much the same as Buffalo on Lake Erie

 

[Mike]

I know but Toronto lies on Lake Ontario much the same as Buffalo on Lake Erie

I think that much of the snow that potentially can fall in the Toronto area actually melts and evaporates due the fact that the locals are full of hot air

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

I think that much of the snow that potentially can fall in the Toronto area actually melts and evaporates due the fact that the locals are full of hot air

Ouch!

 

[vinylphilemag]

A nice amount of snow, and a perfect excuse to stay at home and enjoy some music!

 

[Fast/Forward]

I think that much of the snow that potentially can fall in the Toronto area actually melts and evaporates due the fact that the locals are full of hot air

That hot air always comes from the south!

 

[Steve Williams]

That hot air always comes from the south!

right. Hamilton and Oakville

 

[Fast/Forward]

It's wind direction Steve. The lake effect happens when moisture from the lake is added to the snowfall, becoming heavier. The worst storms I find come from the south east much like today's storm. But right now with the rear patio lights on the back yard looks incredible. My home lies on the edge of the original Lake Ontario shore line. My back knows plenty about lake effect. An easy 24" inches here close to the lake with Brampton (@ 10? miles north) seeing less than 1" before my girlfriend came down to save me!

 

[Fast/Forward]

right. Hamilton and Oakville

Not from where I live! Too close to the lake. But you're right about Hamilton!

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

right. Hamilton and Oakville

I will say there's plenty of hot air and cold attitude in South Oakville.

It's still snowing, but it's forecasted to end this evening. Not sure about the final tally in terms of accumulation, but we got hit pretty good!

 

[GaryProtein]

I had patients calling yesterday to cancel even before the snow started falling. Apprehension with snow runs high.

I told the staff to smile and tell them they couldn't cancel until there was snow on the ground!

We were OK until about 1pm, then the day was all over.