It’s one of those new weather terms I never like to hear used. Polar vortex. Or, to put it another way, pretty darned cold.
It seems that every year we always get a bit of a cold snap. Although we usually have enough cold weather to acclimate a bit. Get used to the fact that it’s chilly and even the extreme cold doesn’t seem too bad for a few days. And you know it won’t last forever. But we really haven’t had a lot of cold weather this winter. Until later this week, according to the current forecasts.
The term “polar vortex” has only been in wide use over the past couple of years. Swirling air masses that dragged cold air down from the north pole were first noticed back in the 1950s, but it has only the past few years that they have started actually calling them a polar vortex. But terms like “polar vortex” and “atmospheric river” have been popping up more lately.
At least this time around, we seem to be in for a rather short go round with a polar vortex. Like one day with extremely cold temperatures, then back to where we were. Or at least that seems to be the way the forecast is looking at the moment. But as we all know, a long term forecast in Nova Scotia can change pretty quickly.
But it look like we’re in for a rather chilly day on Saturday.
They say dressing in layers is best. I’m not sure I have enough layers to put up with really cold temperatures. And once you manage to pull on your third or fourth pair of long john’s, it gets much tougher to get your pants fastened. So the dog might have to walk herself this coming weekend. But even my cold loving dog might decide she doesn’t quite like that much cold.
One positive note, you still have another day or so to get you guesses in for our “Coldest Day of The New Year” contest. February is a short month, and that one day could do it for you. If you haven’t gotten your guess in yet, the forecast may give you a good idea of what might be a good day to pick.
But it is Nova Scotia. Weather could change.
