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Snowpiles

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It has warmed up and as a result an enormous amount of snow came down, so very unusually, it’s piled up everywhere in Penticton.

This is a parking lot pile, but the size of it is very unusual.

Because it’s slick, people are not coping well and drivers, in particular, are having issues. That winter driving gene can atrophy badly if it’s not used regularly, unfortunately. These snow piles aren’t what I want to see, though.

This view from a walk of a few days ago is much better. But what will work really well is when I get to see this:

Rhododendrons from spring, 2023.

Spring will be very welcome!

20 thoughts on “Snowpiles”

  1. I think Mather Nature is just making sure you do not miss NWT so much in your first winter away Lynette. Crazy weather in B.C. right now. So glad we are not in the driving chaos. All we have to deal with is the cold for another week. Spring can not come fast enough. Happy Friday. Allan

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    1. Hahaha. 😁 I think you might be right, Allan. Yes, BC is getting swamped with snow and now rain and sleet, too. The lovely drifting snowflakes of this morning are supposed to turn to rain by this evening, and with all the snow piled up, it’s going to be a real mess. Ugh. I’m definitely staying out of my vehicle for the next few days. I went for groceries yesterday and it was chaotic; I almost got whacked by someone skidding through a stop sign at probably about 40km. Most drivers here just aren’t used to snow and ice. I agree, come on spring! Happy Friday to you, as well.

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    1. We sure are, Jacqui. I thought we were getting an El Niño winter but nature had very definite, alternative ideas. After being lulled into a sense of complacency, the cold and snow were quite a wake up call!

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    1. Yes, I remember as I used to live in Alberta. Usually the first few days of winter driving were the re-learning period. There are lots of people here who have never or very rarely driven in snow since it’s common to have a winter without it, so the driving can be pretty bad. I narrowly avoided someone yesterday who skidded, partially sideways, through a stop sign while going about 40km. Ugh.

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  6. I find that even though people say they know how to drive in snow, many seem to forget slower is better than faster, which scare me, she who does remember how to drive in snow.

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    1. I agree, Ally. And here, because snowy weather is quite infrequent, many people have very rarely or perhaps never driven in snow. While out to get groceries yesterday the driving was rather perilous, and yes, mostly caused by people going too fast. Cheers.

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    1. It tends to be worse here because it doesn’t necessarily snow every year and people can really fall out of practise. We’re above zero now and expecting rain tomorrow. It’s going to be mucky, unfortunately.

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