UNITY – Many people in the area are welcoming the warmer weather, taking advantage of little to no snow to work outside and enjoy the warmth the sun is giving us. Although the winds can be vicious and cold, most are willing to accept it.
According to The Weather Network, the first two weeks of December will see a mix of plus and minus temperatures, with the daytime high being 4 C and a low of -7 C. Based on the future forecast, the chance of any precipitation is below 30 per cent.
Some cattle owners are taking advantage of the mild start to winter by keeping herds in the pastures to graze. Cut Knife resident Judy Del Frari said she is loving every minute of it
“No snow has made getting around the farm to get bales, water cows and opening gates so much easier than last year’s big dump of snow,” said Del Frari.
She also adds that she knows the moisture is greatly needed and is still hoping to see the white stuff come in the new year.
Residents within the rural towns are also happy to accept the lack of snow. Many of the readers have mentioned that having a break from shovelling has been a blessing and it has been easier to set up the holiday decor. One resident of Unity has noticed that the number of people riding bikes is astonishing.
Jodi Laycock, a resident of Luseland, has been loving the weather. As someone who is visually impaired, she and her CNIB guide dog Shadow have been able to stay more active outside without fears of falling.
“When there are snow piles or un-shovelled sidewalks, Shadow has to guide me along the road. That puts both of us at risk of being hit or falling due to ice,” said Laycock.
Chief meteorologist at The Weather Network, Chris Scott, mentioned in an interview with CTV News that Edmonton has not seen any snow throughout November, something that has not happened in almost 100 years. He does warn the prairie provinces that our traditional winter conditions could come back in full force come January and February.
