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transplant99 · 02-04-2009, 10:54 AM

So yeah...normally a mothers visit isnt worth sharing, but she was looking forward to getting away from the brutal cold that has been calgary and area weather of late.

So what happens?

We have the biggest snowfall in a few years last night with brutally cold weather. Wind chills are down into negative Farenheit territory and no break until Friday.

I know most are thinking...yeah well its been colder than that here!! And i would agree, but most homes down here are not built to the same standards insulation wise as up north, and many still rely on heating oil or electricity for heat. As well cars here are not equipped with block heaters...and of course the VAST majority of people here have no idea how to drive in wintry conditions. The NCHP has reported 130 accidents since 5 AM this morning.

Poor mom.

but on the bright side...into the 60's by Saturday!!

02-04-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
transplant99 Fearmongerer Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign. Exp:	So my mother is coming to visit today...and brought AB weather with her? So yeah...normally a mothers visit isnt worth sharing, but she was looking forward to getting away from the brutal cold that has been calgary and area weather of late. So what happens? We have the biggest snowfall in a few years last night with brutally cold weather. Wind chills are down into negative Farenheit territory and no break until Friday. I know most are thinking...yeah well its been colder than that here!! And i would agree, but most homes down here are not built to the same standards insulation wise as up north, and many still rely on heating oil or electricity for heat. As well cars here are not equipped with block heaters...and of course the VAST majority of people here have no idea how to drive in wintry conditions. The NCHP has reported 130 accidents since 5 AM this morning. Poor mom. but on the bright side...into the 60's by Saturday!! Last edited by transplant99; 02-04-2009 at 11:16 AM.