Under the Arch

Tues. 28 November:  Under the Arch

A Chinook in Eastern Ontario?

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A Chinook Arch in Ontario?  Not very likely. 

But how else could you describe the weather this morning?  The strong westerly winds were causing the clouds to bunch up together, above a clear blue sky, as the temperatures were soaring from minus 9C to plus 10C in just a few short daytime hours, instantly melting the thin layer of snow.  Sounds like a Chinook to me – and it looked like it too.

Taking advantage of this break in the weather, a chainsaw was put to good use in clearing several obstacles along our hiking trail.  Best to get it done before winter arrives. 

And how pleasant it was to be outside today, especially since we don’t get to enjoy a Chinook here in eastern Ontario as often as we used to do in Southern Alberta (of course!).

Before.....

...and after

More debris....

...now removed (and so on, as we walked down the trail)