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February Climate History for Cape Breton | Local | Nova Scotia, Canada The climate in Canada is typically varies from temperate in south to subarctic and arctic in north. The terrain: mostly plains with mountains in west and lowlands in southeast. For Ottawa in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 0°C with the average minimum -9°C, while in June the average maximum is 26°C with a minimum of 13°C. The wettest month for Ottawa is June with an average of 85.4mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is March with 49.3mm falling. The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. Temperature Throughout the month of February daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around -1°C that's about 29°F. In recent times the highest recorded temperature in February has been 14°C that's 57°F, with the lowest recorded temperature -22°C, about -8°F. Relative Humidity The average daily relative humidity for February is around 81%. Heat Index Wind

Musicovery Life Cycle of a Thunderstorm The storm has considerable depth, often reaching 40,000 to 60,000 feet (12 to 18 km). Strong updrafts and downdrafts coexist. This is the most dangerous stage when large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding may occur. Thoughts and Musings | analyfe Earlier this week, I was rear-ended by an uninsured driver. Empathetic to her situation, I was kind and friendly. I asked about her family, shrugged off the damage, and choose not to file a police report. I smiled. I recruited my mother to deal with insurance, as I’m a bit of a pushover when it comes to legal professionals. This morning, I received an email from my mother: the insurance company called, the woman asked them to give me her number. Had I yelled or gotten nasty with her, she surely would have. My empathy and my softness are often my downfall. How especially beautiful it is, then, when kindness pays. I am not sure, sometimes, whether this is our future, whether the masses are beginning to recognize and embrace the power of kindness and empathy. I am not sure. It always pays to be kind.

Weather Proverbs People have been forecasting the weather for centuries. They once looked to plants and animals for hints about what the weather would do. For example, before it rained, some people often observed that ants moved to higher ground, cows lay down, pine cones opened up, frogs croaked more frequently, and sheeps' wool uncurled. Over the years, people began to notice other natural clues to upcoming weather, and several weather "sayings" grew up over the years. When looking at weather proverbs, keep this in mind: They are usually based on someone’s observations and not on scientific studies. "Red Sky at night, sailor's delight. This one has been around a long time. When the western sky is especially clear, there is often a red sunset. "Mare's tails and mackerel scales make tall ships take in their sails." "Clear moon, frost soon." If the atmosphere is clear, the surface of the earth will cool rapidly as heat is radiated away at night. "A year of snow, a year of plenty." A final note:

Playlist - The Perfect House Party Playlist: Pre-Drunk Rock To Hip Hop The name pretty much says it all. If you have a house party, this is perfect. You start the list around 9-10ish before people get any spirits in them and the party is bustling. The Music transitions from rock and music you can talk behind quickly to more energetic classic and modern rock. The name pretty much says it all. It's perfect for house parties and is set for a party timeframe. Furthermore, most people will recognize the songs on the list, but it gives you some sense of taste in that you're not simply playing the modern pop songs from hip hop and rock. [-]

How to Predict the Weather Without a Forecast: 11 steps Steps Method 1 of 4: Observing the Sky 1Examine the clouds. The types of clouds in the sky, as well as the direction in which they're moving, can tell you a lot about upcoming weather. In general, clouds that are white and high indicate good weather, and clouds that are dark and low mean rain or storms are on the way. [1]The presence of cumulonimbus clouds early in the day, with more developing throughout the day can mean there's a greater chance of severe weather occurring soon.Mammatus clouds (formed by sinking air) can form with both severe and non-severe thunderstorms.Cirrus clouds, or "mare's tails," high in the sky like long streamers, mean bad weather is coming within the next 36 hours.Altocumulus clouds, which are like mackerel scales, also point to bad weather coming within the next 36 hours.Mackerel skies and mares tails formations sometimes appear in the same sky. 4Gaze at the moon. Method 2 of 4: Feeling the Wind and Air 1Detect the direction of the wind. 6Check for humidity.

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