Brrrrrrr!! Time for temps??

[Lance]

Originally Posted by Snaz

Well one good thing about the lower temps in Western Canada is possibly the slowing down of the Mountain Pine Beetle's march East. BC has lost millions of trees to this tiny pest and it is quickly on the move into Alberta and beyond.

Yeah, that is a good thing. I recently drove from Vancouver to Calgary for the first time in about 5 years and couldn't believe how much the devastation has spread in that short of a time. In some places as far as the eye could see and up to 90% loss. Terrible!

[Lance]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Your ass is right, there are many theory's and studies that support the affect of colder winters due to global warming. The melting ice up north results in cooler water drifting south which will affect the "meridional overturning circulation" which is basically the exchange of cold and warm currents in the ocean which is believed to be a major driving force on climate.

Oh great! Sandy beaches and palm trees in the Arctic, while we get icebergs in the Georgia Strait

[BMW Rider]

Just got back last night from sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. We spent last week in balmy Caribbean tempratures of 68-80 F while enjoying the pool deck of our cruise ship, Celebrity Solstice. Stops in San Juan, St Kitts and St Maarten. Sorry no snorkeling pictures since I couldn't swim very well with my wounded shoulder. Had to stick to the lounging on the beaches while drinking rum concoctions and beer. Tried to pack a bunch of the warm air to bring home with us, but I think the airlines lost it.

-18 is a bit of a shock

[banditpowdercoat]

Originally Posted by BMW Rider

Just got back last night from sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. We spent last week in balmy Caribbean tempratures of 68-80 F while enjoying the pool deck of our cruise ship, Celebrity Solstice. Stops in San Juan, St Kitts and St Maarten. Sorry no snorkeling pictures since I couldn't swim very well with my wounded shoulder. Had to stick to the lounging on the beaches while drinking rum concoctions and beer. Tried to pack a bunch of the warm air to bring home with us, but I think the airlines lost it.

-18 is a bit of a shock

Ahh Ft Lauderdale. Home LOL

[workn2hard2day]

Maui is warm @ 21 , which is where I will be in 20 days yipeee!

[lorenz0]

omg it is gorgous here in Van. 0 degree's but a bit slushy. i honestly don't want to head back home

but why aren't your streets clean?