GEOG 2075 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: January 1998 North American Ice Storm, Freezing Rain, Canadian Shield
6 Jan 2020
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We are aware that canada is known for cold temperatures, however this beautiful country does experience all four seasons. Winters can be harsh in many parts of the country, with blizzards, freezing rain, ice storms (remember the 1998 ice storm?) and temperatures reaching below - This city is very famous for its chinooks, the remarkable weather phenomenon that can raise the temperature by 10 degrees in a matter of minutes. The coast of british columbia experiences a moderate climate with much milder winters than the rest of the country. Summer in canada can be fairly mild to quite hot and humid, notably in the central regions: canada"s golden coastline. If you love swimming in the ocean and long walks on the beach, you will be amazed to know that canada"s coastline is 243,000 km to 243,977 km (151,600 miles) in length.
