Re: 'snowstorm vs. blizzard'

* Tristan McLeay said on 2003-12-24 01:52:42 +0100
> * On Tue, 23 Dec 2003, taliesin the storyteller wrote:
> > * jcowan@reutershealth.com said on 2003-12-23 17:43:58 +0100
> > > A "severe blizzard" means that the wind speed exceeds 45 mph (72
> > > km/hr, 20 m/s), visibility less than 100 feet (30 m), and
> > > temperature at or below 10 deg F (-12 deg C).  This may be more
> > > what you have in mind.
> >
> > That's what a snowstorm is defined as in these here parts :)
>
> Bah, if it's a storm you get saturated a few minutes after going
> outside and there's thunder and lightning.
Rain is optional here, only wind-strength defines the fun.

> > Today it's been a pleasant -7 to -3 C though no sun.
>
> -3 is *pleasant*? That's freezing---literally!
T-shirt weather, as long as there's sun and no wind. No kidding! Oh, and
as long as you don't sit still for more than ten minutes of course.

> Last few days its been particularly present with minimums of 18 C or
> below (so it's possible to sleep at night) and maximums in the low to
> mid twenties (though today it's forcast to reach a high of 31 (feels
> to cold for it but), and the very suitable 30 on Christmas.
What a lovely summer you must be having! I don't handle temperatures
above 25C very well anymore.

> > t., who lives by the mild and pleasant coast, where the winter is
> > wet and icy more than white and cold. I hope the snow stays the
> > week.
It rained today :( No more snow, just ice, but at least I won't have to
leave the house for many many days :)

Merry whatever you celebrate, if you celebrate, all!


t., who'll soon get to open the prezzies.. niiice precioussss prezzzzies...

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