First national white Christmas since 1971?
Getting around will be a challenge in most parts of the country as Canadians brace for yet another string of winter storms -- and possibly the first national white Christmas in nearly four decades.
Dave Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, said the last national white Christmas happened in 1971.
With the current forecast, it appears the only place that might have some green on the ground on Dec. 25 is Halifax.
"They have 10 centimetres of snow on the ground. They're going to probably get another couple, but then it's going to turn to rain and temperatures of about 5 degrees," Phillips told CTV News on Tuesday night.
For the rest of the country, heavy snow and high winds are causing delays at the major airports. A backlog of flight delays originating from Toronto's Pearson International Airport and Vancouver International Airport continue to snarl Christmas travel plans for countless Canadians.
Motorists should also anticipate delays as dangerous road conditions are expected thanks to freezing temperatures and blowing snow.
British Columbia is expecting another dumping of snow starting Tuesday evening while Ontarians gear up for another major snowfall in what seems like an endless string of storms in recent days.
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2 comments:
Well no one can complain about not having a White Christmas this year!! Merry Christmas Mr. Morton.
James, even though we disagree on much you haven't deleted posts by people who do not wish to leave their name, for that you stand out from the rest.
It's snowing, I hope you have finished with your shopping and get to be at home today.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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