After a cold and dismal April in Greater Moncton, May turned out to be a welcome change with temperatures slightly above normal and precipitation slightly below normal. Daytime highs surpassed 20 C on eight days during the month and almost… Read More ›
Month: May 2009
Snow in Newfoundland
I can’t remember a May as snowy as this one across Canada as this month has been. The Prairies have been battling snow, in some cases heavy amounts, virtually all-month long. This morning, many Newfoundlanders woke up to about 5… Read More ›
Amazing day at the beach!
It’s not very common to have a great beach day in May in New Brunswick but today was one of those rare days! With a record high in Greater Moncton of 29.6 C (beating the old record of 29.0 C… Read More ›
More snow in the West!
Winter just doesn’t seem to want to let go across the West. Heavy snow fell in parts of northern British Columbia today as well as Alberta and Saskatchewan. As much as 30 cm’s fell in some areas which seems almost… Read More ›
Still early for the beach
It was a beautiful day in Greater Moncton yesterday with a seasonal high of 18 C but a little cooler along the coast at nearby Parlee Beach. Despite the cool day, there were still a few hardy sunbathers and two… Read More ›
Winter lingers in the West
Victoria Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer in Canada so it may have come as a surprise when many Manitobans woke up to snow yesterday. It may seem ridiculous even for Manitoba which already endures one of the… Read More ›
Forest fire in Dieppe
High winds as strong as 80 km/h helping fan the flames of a forest fire in Dieppe today. The blaze, near the Greater Moncton Airport, was not immediately threatening any properties. Several fire departments responded and water bombers were called… Read More ›
Wildfires in Southern California
A cool sea breeze and fog are giving firefighters a helping hand as they try to put out wildfires in Southern California near Santa Barbara. Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate. The fires have destroyed more than 70 homes… Read More ›
Springtime in the Park
Springtime is perfect for taking a walk in the park especially in Greater Moncton today with a partly cloudy sky and a temperature in the low 20’s C. Mapleton Park in Moncton is now abuzz with wildlife including ducks, small birds… Read More ›