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The article from BC Business magazine describes a luxurious Whistler weekend for non-skiers, highlighting activities such as staying at the Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa, dining on gourmet meals, and experiencing the beauty of the mountains without skiing. The text also explores the emerging wine scene in the Fraser Valley, showcasing wineries like Township 7, Chaberton Estate Winery, and Backyard Vineyards. Additionally, it provides a brief overview of Leavenworth, a Bavarian-style village in Washington state, offering insights into dining, accommodation, and recreational activities in the area. [Extracted from the article]

Iran is currently facing fuel shortages and disruptions due to a cold snap, leading to school closures and other public life disruptions. Despite having the world's second-largest reserves of natural gas, Iran struggles to meet its domestic energy needs during harsh winters, prompting the government to launch a campaign urging citizens to conserve energy. The energy crisis has forced authorities to resort to burning highly polluting fuels like mazut to sustain electricity production, resulting in dangerous levels of air pollution in major cities like Tehran. [Extracted from the article]

The Kashmir Valley is experiencing a cold wave, with Srinagar city recording a minimum temperature of minus 3 degrees Celsius. Fresh snowfall has led to the suspension of traffic on the Srinagar-Leh highway. The Meteorological Department forecasts cold, dry weather in J&K until December 24, with the extreme chill affecting daily activities like boating and morning walks. Locals are preparing for the upcoming 40-day period of intense winter cold known as 'Chillai Kalan' by using traditional methods like the 'Kangri' and dried vegetables due to shortages of fresh produce. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted in Ningbo, People's Republic of China, examined the effects of ambient temperature on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality in heavily polluted regions. The research found that colder temperatures posed a higher risk for COPD mortality, with extreme cold temperatures having a significant impact. Females and individuals already suffering from COPD were identified as more susceptible to the adverse effects of extreme temperatures. These findings offer valuable insights into managing the disease burden related to climate change in highly polluted regions. [Extracted from the article]

A recent Arctic blast has brought snow and hurricane-force winds to Europe, leading to increased heating demand across the region. The UK, Germany, and other countries are experiencing freezing temperatures, with snowfall expected in various parts of Europe. Wind speeds are also a concern, with some areas facing severe weather alerts. Heating degree days are above the 10-year norm in North West Europe and the Nordic Region. [Extracted from the article]

Europe is experiencing a cold snap with snowfall as Arctic air sweeps across the region, leading to increased heating demand. The UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and France are all expected to see snow alerts and disruptions in transportation. The freezing temperatures are impacting renewable energy generation, with some countries tapping into gas reserves to meet heating demands. Wind warnings are also in place in Germany, with gusts reaching up to 85 kilometers per hour. [Extracted from the article]

Grid limitations affecting France's electricity exports are expected to end soon, with maintenance works wrapping up this week. However, these restrictions may resume in March or April when new maintenance begins. Despite this, France is set to export a record 85 terawatt hours of power this year, solidifying its position as Europe's top electricity exporter. The country's low-carbon nuclear and renewable energy output remains competitive in the European market, with a low risk of electricity supply disruption this winter due to various factors including subdued demand and ample energy reserves. French electricity demand is expected to remain stable this year, with potential growth in the future driven by lower power prices and the development of new power-intensive facilities. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Garden Adventurer: The Ins and Outs of Amaryllis" from Wake Living discusses the popularity of amaryllis as a classic Christmas gift for gardeners. It provides tips on caring for poinsettias during the holiday season and transitioning amaryllis from indoor to outdoor environments. The article also offers advice on planting and maintaining amaryllis in the garden for optimal blooming. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the current state of the ferrous scrap market in the United States. Despite modest economic growth in the country, scrap processors are facing challenges as prices remain stagnant and demand from steelmakers is low. The article also highlights the impact of global factors, such as increased steel imports and rising output in China, on the US market. However, there are some positive signs in overseas markets, particularly in India and Bangladesh, which could benefit US scrap processors. [Extracted from the article]

Europe is preparing for a cold and windless November as a weak La Niña weather pattern is expected to increase the risk of polar vortex events this winter. La Niña winters have historically brought colder conditions to Europe, with a higher chance of sudden stratospheric warming events that can lead to cold snaps. While November is expected to be colder than normal, the rest of the winter may be milder, with December forecasted to be relatively mild and January temperatures slightly above normal. The US and Asia also face potential impacts from La Niña, with cold snaps expected in December and January for the US, and cooler conditions in January and February for Asia. [Extracted from the article]

European natural gas prices have increased due to the forecast of colder weather at the end of next week, which will test the region's readiness for winter. There is uncertainty surrounding the future of Russian gas transit, as the transit deal with Moscow is nearing expiry. Efforts to source alternative supplies, including from Azerbaijan, are ongoing. Europe also faces competition for liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries with Asia. While Europe is expected to have sufficient winter supplies, it may need to fiercely compete for spot LNG in the event of an extremely cold winter. [Extracted from the article]

Crops in South Africa's Limpopo province have been damaged by black frost, leading to concerns of potential food shortages in the region. The TLU SA farmers' organization has reported significant losses and damage to infrastructure, such as water pipes. The affected areas include the Soutpansberg mountain region, Levubu, Marble Hall, Arabie, and Bela-Bela. The country is currently experiencing a cold snap, with snow in the south and west, freezing conditions throughout, and high seas and damaging winds along the coastline. [Extracted from the article]

Southern Australia is currently experiencing unusually cold weather, with frosty nights and chilly days since the start of July. This cold snap is due to a persistent and strong high-pressure system over southeast Australia, which has caused clear nights and strong cooling of the land surface. While winters in Australia have been warming overall, occasional cold records can still be broken locally. However, as the planet continues to warm, it becomes increasingly difficult to find cold records, especially over larger regions or longer time periods. Warmer conditions are forecasted for the coming weeks, but cold days and nights can still be expected throughout the winter. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on bird migration on the Greifswalder Oie, Germany in 2021. It mentions during autumn many roosting sea ducks and other seabirds such as gannets, guillemots and razorbills could be observed on the open water areas around the Oie, and pesumably due to the cold winter, there were comparatively many woodcocks.

The article looks at weather patterns on the Earth as of 2012 in the context of global warming. It notes that two distinct phenomena have been seen in recent years, higher temperatures and more frequent episodes of extreme weather, including both extreme heat and cold. The author discusses various mechanisms through which the average temperature increase of the Earth's surface which has occurred over the past century could help to explain greater variability of weather. Topics include the El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, the movement of jet streams, and soil moisture levels.

Historical hydroclimatic variability of the Zapalinamé Sierra and water resources for Saltillo, Coahuila INTRODUCCIÓN La conservación de ecosistemas de áreas con alta biodiversidad, que a la vez constituyen fuente importante [...], La Sierra de Zapalinamé (SZA) es la fuente de agua más importante para Saltillo, Coahuila y poblaciones aledañas. La presión sobre los recursos hídricos debido al incremento poblacional, demanda un conocimiento detallado de su variabilidad hidroclimática histórica con fines de planeación. En este trabajo, se integraron tres series dendrocronológicas regionales a lo largo del gradiente altitudinal de SZA, con una extensión de 412 años (1595-2006), 306 años (1700-2005) y 603 años (1400-2002), para la parte baja, media y alta, respectivamente. La cronología de la parte baja, desarrollada con Pinus cembroides fue más sensible a periodos secos. Sequías de gran magnitud e intensidad se presentaron en todo el gradiente altitudinal en las décadas de 1440 y 1450; 1530, 1590, 1640, 1660, 1690, 1710, 1740, 1750, 1760, 1790, 1860, 1890, 1920, 1950 y 2000, con impacto en la disponibilidad de alimentos y presencia de epidemias y hambrunas generalizadas a nivel local y regional. Eventos secos de alta intensidad se presentaron en periodos aproximados de 100 años, con sequías intermedias cada 50 años. El impacto histórico de patrones atmosféricos circulatorios como ENSO, no indicó una influencia significativa en la variabilidad hidroclimática de SZA y el efecto de otros fenómenos atmosféricos (frentes fríos, huracanes, tormentas tropicales), pudieran explicar con mayor detalle el comportamiento climático de esta montaña. PALABRAS CLAVE: Dendrocronología, hidroclima, Pinus cembroides, sequía, Sierra de Zapalinamé. The Sierra Zapaliname (SZA) is the most important source of water for Saltillo and neighboring settlements. Population increase is putting pressure on limited water sources, therefore it is necessary to have a better understanding of historical hydroclimate variability for planning the proper use of limited water resources. Tree-ring series were developed for the lower, mid, and upper sections along an altitudinal gradient in SZA. The chronology length was 412 years (1595-2006), 306 years (1700-2005), and 603 years (1400-2002), for the lower, mid, and higher elevation, respectively. The lower elevation tree-ring chronology had higher climatic sensitivity to dry periods as compared to those of the mid and upper elevation sections. Intense and extended droughts were detected along the altitudinal gradient in the 1440s to 1450s, 1530s, 1590s, 1640s, 1660s, 1690s, 1710s, 1740s, 1750s, 1760s, 1790s, 1860s, 1890s, 1920s, 1950s, and 2000s, and produced local and regional food shortage and epidemic outbreaks. Severe droughts were detected at frequencies of 100 years followed by mid intensive droughts at 50-year periods. The climatic influence of ENSO in determining hydro-climatic behavior of SZA has not been significant and other circulatory patterns (cold fronts, hurricanes, tropical storms) could better explain the historical climate variability that has characterized this mountain range. KEY WORDS: Dendrochronology, hydroclimate, drought, Pinus cembroides, Sierra de Zapaliname

The article describes how the winter of 2012 produced the heaviest snowfall over the European continent where areas in the Alps saw the most snow in 30 years. It says that while people in the cities suffered from the historic cold wave and record-low temperatures, local snowboarders experienced their usual states of midwinter brilliance as they slashed the 700-mile stretch of the Alps from France to the Swiss Alps in snow that stayed fresh and deep for a long period of time.

The article presents an astronomical data for the U.S. countryside in January-February 2007. The sun's progress is explored, as well as the planetary positions. The projected arrival of cold waves in Western states is discussed, along with the appropriate time for fishing and hunting. Information is presented on the basic weather phases in the U.S. in February.

The article discusses climate change is leading to an increase in heat waves and cold waves. It mentions about the effect of climate change on temperature and mentions about the high likelihood of drought and crop failures; changes to regional climate that upset whole economies; storms more destructive in both their winds and their rains; seawater submerging beaches and infiltrating aquifers.

This article focuses on cold fronts. Except hurricanes and other anomalies, no other weather event influences the movement and habits of fish and game as much as a cold front. Scientific studies have found that 50 distinct air masses surround the earth. A few air masses expel rogue cells of high pressure periodically, giving birth to new cold fronts. A front is defined as the line of separation between two different air masses. Cold fronts often result in tornadoes. Sustained high winds from the south or southeast direction during the winter are a definite sign that a front is on the way.

A photograph is presented of people ice skating and playing on the Lac de Joux in Switzerland, frozen due to a 2012 glacial cold spell in Europe.

Focuses on the author's experience in Alaska when temperature dropped into minus 50s, the to 60 below. Solutions to extreme weather conditions.

The article offers information related to homesteading for early and middle autumn of 2015. Topics covered include the sun's progress, the phases of moon, the visibility of planets in the sky, the visibility of constellations in the sky, the schedule of cold waves crossing the Mississippi River, and the schedule of holidays and special occasions for homesteaders. Some recommended things to do for homesteaders are listed including checking milking records and segregating herd.

Examines how the publication of Norbert Wiener's book `Cybernetics: Or Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine' in 1948 contributed to the development of the field of cybernetics. Book's content; Wiener's life as a child prodigy; Emergence of compound words that used cybernetics as root; Details of a cold wave that hit Southern California in January 1949.

Focuses on the severe winter storm which crippled the city of Toronto, Ontario in January of 1999. Snowfall totals; The frigid temperatures which accompanied the storm; How people across Canada reacted to the city's plight; Delays that the storm caused at Pearson airport, the main air traffic hub in Canada; How the storm affected the homeless, the elderly and people with physical disabilities; Efforts to keep the city going by Mayor Mel Lastman. INSET: `Homelessness is Fixable,' by Warren Caragata.

Focuses on the impact of cold waves on the life and property of the people in the U.S. Scientific description of the emergence of cold waves; Damages of floods to the livelihood of the people; Warnings from the Weather Bureau.

The article discusses an "omega block" large-scale pattern of stationary atmospheric pressure over North America which is causing a wave of icy weather in the U.S., focusing on an arctic air blast and low temperatures in places such as Laramie, Wyoming. It states that three feet of snow fell in part's of Michigan's Upper Peninsula region on November 12, 2014. Temperatures at Denver International Airport in Colorado dropped by 20 degrees over the course of 30 minutes on November 10, 2014.

The article focuses on a campaign launched by Abbé Pierre against the cold that pervaded Paris, France in 1954. The priest collected old clothes, established distribution points and opened emergency shelters. The campaign received strong response, including a 4,000,000 French francs donated by the Ministry of Health. A background of the priest's wartime services is also presented.

The article offers information on the extreme cold weather conditions across the European continent including Italy, France and Great Britain. Reportedly, a village in France experienced 29.2 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, the coldest temperatures ever recorded in the country. Icy fog forced thousands of passengers grounded at London's Heathrow Airport for three days.

The article provides information on a study that links the history of China with weather patterns. Scientists discovered that most of China's conflicts were preceded by cold weather. Scientists believe that the cold weather likely caused food shortages and subsequent civil disobedience. When the government weakened, this made China more susceptible to invasion. They apply this link to other historic conflicts as well.

Comments on last week's cold weather which produced wind chills of 80 degrees below zero in Minnesota and spread all the way to the Eastern Seaboard. Number of deaths from heart attacks, traffic accidents and other tragedies; Why the Midwest got the worst weather, but the least sympathy.

This article focuses on seasons. This article presents the thoughts of the drifter on seasons. If the drifter ever has enough time to give proper consideration to the matter he means to overhaul the calendar once more. He has about decided that the seasons are too long; there is no reason, for example, why so much winter weather should come in one place. The drifter imagines that if there were eight seasons instead of four, or if each of the four seasons that are there were repeated once during the year then think how merrily people should get along. Winter would last approximately six weeks.

The article discusses the adverse industrial effects of the cold wave which hit Florida in 1958. It says that the cold weather resulted to the destruction of an estimated 70% of Dade County farm's midwinter vegetable crop which also led to crop price rises. It tells that due to malnutrition and soggy pastures, several cattle died and cattlemen feared that deaths could reach 270,000. It adds that several hotels reported 20% to 30% business decline despite their steam heat offerings.

The article deals with the cold wave that swept the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires. Glacial winds swept the streets, resulting in 5°, below zero temperature. The cold wave has resulted in several deaths, according to reports. It is also noted that a greater part of the country was under heavy snowdrifts.

The article reports on the cold wave and its accompanying blizzard that swept into the Middle East and the hardest hit were Israel's Jewish immigrants from North Africa and Yemen.

The article discusses the potential reasons for higher than average rainfall and colder weather in Great Britain, particularly commenting on ways to incorporate the climatic changes into classroom explorations of meteorology. It addresses the impact of Atlantic Ocean warming on the jet stream path, the use of interviews in education to inform children about climate change, and the exploration of weather patterns in other countries.

The article discusses advection fog as a spring phenomena that occurs when there is sufficient cooling in the temperature of migrating air mass which makes it reaches dewpoint temperature and allows saturation to happen. It points out that its formation depends on several factors including the speed by which saturation occurs once the air begins to cool and topography. It notes that the fog will continue as long as there is a steady supply of warm moist moving over cold ground and its scope will depend on the wind flow and terrain characteristics.

The article reports on the sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow during the first weeks of 2010 that affected businesses and caused chaos across Great Britain. Accordingly, the extreme weather condition posted an unexpected challenge for merchants that had to close businesses and sent staff home. However, Buildbase Ltd.'s national accounts manager Terry Beadle had shared that there were merchants and staff who got on with things despite the difficult situation.

The article reviews the article "Comparison of the effects of extreme temperatures on daily mortality in Madrid (Spain), by age group: The need for a cold wave prevention plan" by J. Diaz, R. Carmona, which analyzes the daily deaths in the city of Madrid over the period 2001-2009.

Condenses a Russian newspaper article that reports on deaths and hospitalizations in Moscow due to exposure to cold spring weather. Number of people who have frozen to death by mid-March 2003; Homeless people and alcoholics as majority of victims.