Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2024-25 Canada Forecast: Substantial Snowfall for British Columbia and Above-Normal for Eastern Third Hot on the heels of its highly anticipated U.S. winter forecast, The Farmers’ Almanac has just released its forecast for Canada. The forecast predicts a dynamic winter season for 2024-2025, influenced by La Niña conditions. U.S. Forecast: Farmers’ Almanac 2024-25 Winter Forecast: Cold, Wet, Snowy Winter Ahead…. But Where? Regional Breakdown: Prairies and Great Lakes: Cold Temperatures: The coldest temperatures […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 13, 2024 0 Comments
NASA: Smoky Skies Across North America This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory. In July 2024, wildland fires in Canada billowed smoke that drifted across North America. A stretch of extreme heat, coupled with windy conditions and thunderstorms, helped spur the ignition and expansion of fires in several Canadian provinces. As of July 24, 989 fires actively burned in Canada, with over half of those […] Fire Guest Author | August 1, 2024 0 Comments
Ski in 2 Provinces in 1 Day at These Canadian Resorts In the U.S. there are several ski areas where you can ski in multiple states on the same day. Additionally, there are numerous places where you can ski in more than one country on the same day. But does the country of Canada, known for its winter snow sports, have anything similar? It turns out that three ski areas allow […] Brains Brent Thomas | July 30, 2024 0 Comments
RED Mountain Resort, BC, Announces Major Expansion With New Summer Bike Park RED’s New Chapter of an Extensive 4-Season Investment Has Begun ROSSLAND, BC — July 22, 2024 — RED Mountain Resort, British Columbia, has announced that construction has begun on the new RED Mountain Bike Park, a key component of a major long-term investment and strategic four-season plan, marking an exciting new chapter for the resort. With a focus on projects […] Press Release | July 22, 2024 0 Comments
Canada Experiences Record Cold and Record Heat on the Same Day The eastern provinces of Canada saw temperatures exceeding 96°F (36°C) last week. High humidity caused apparent temperatures to rise to over 104°F (40°C). The heatwave broke records in over 100 locations in eastern Canada. In some places, the new record temperatures are 13°F (7°C) hotter than the previous highest temperature. The heatwave moved up from the United States, where millions […] Leander Walchshöfer | June 24, 2024 0 Comments
The Best 5 Places to Ski and Surf in the Same Day Few things can combine to create the perfect day, but skiing and surfing are definitely among the activities that can. Below are five places around the world that can create this perfect storm: Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania, Australia Ski resort: Ben Lomond Ski Resort Ben Lomond is the largest ski resort in Tasmania, with seven lifts and a peak […] Riley McDonald | May 20, 2024 1 Comment
Almost A Century of Fun: A Brief History of Pond Skimming For many years, spring skiing has brought forth sunshine and smiles, bikinis and bathing suits, and most famously, the pond skim. People have been using skis or variations of skis dating thousands of years back for transportation, hunting, and recreation. The concept of water skiing and skimboarding came to fruition in the early 1920s. So when did these all get […] Brains John Cunningham | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Killed by Avalanche in Alberta Backcountry | Partner Survives by Holding Onto Tree A 19-year-old backcountry skier was killed in an avalanche in Spray Valley Provincial Park, Alberta, on Sunday, March 10. Two skiers were on a ridge crest on The Tower. Skier 1 entered the slope and skied about 300 feet (100 meters) before Skier 2 entered and triggered the slide. Skier 2 managed to grab onto a tree and escape burial. […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 13, 2024 0 Comments
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