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Snow recorded on August 31st at Laurentides Wildlife Reserve, Quebec

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© XtremChaseQuebecSnow in Quebec
The fall seems to be in a hurry to settle in Quebec, while some regions have already experienced, in the night from Thursday to Friday, their first fall of snow, particularly in the Laurentides wildlife Reserve.

A few flakes fell on the road 175 as evidenced by the images captured by the hunter of storms Mathieu Bordage on the approach of the Stage, half-way between the Quebec region and the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean.

In the morning, the mercury ranged between 1 and 3 degrees, resulting in some snow showers, without, however, that it accumulates on the ground. A white carpet was still visible on vegetation.

"This is not common, but this is not abnormal either, it is already seen. The month of September, it is autumn that is settling and we have less sun so the temperature difference increases between the nights become quite cold, and the days remain comfortable," said Amรฉlie Bertrand, meteorologist at Environment Canada.

In such conditions, the mountainous terrain are more likely to receive a few flakes.


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Snow already! Mount Washington in New Hampshire gets its first taste of winter

It's a beautiful, but chilly start to the day on the summit of Mount Washington!
© Mount Washington ObservatoryIt's a beautiful, but chilly start to the day on the summit of Mount Washington!
The Mount Washington Observatory has recorded snowfall on top of Mount Washington on Friday!

According to the observatory's Facebook page, the snow was brought in by 25 degree temperatures and hurricane force winds.

The first taste of winter brings mixed reviews from residents and tourists. Some can't wait to strap on their ski gear, others are cherishing the warm weather while it lasts.

Officials from the observatory say the first recorded snowfall usually comes toward the end of September, but snow this early is not uncommon. In fact, snow has fallen on the summit every month of the year at some point.

Between mid-July to early August, the temperatures on the summit are usually around 49 degrees.


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Will 2017 be remembered as the year without summer in Labrador, Canada?

Grey, cold weather like this seen in L'Anse Amour back in June was typical in much of Labrador this summer, according to David Phillips of Environment Canada.
Grey, cold weather like this seen in L'Anse Amour back in June was typical in much of Labrador this summer, according to David Phillips of Environment Canada
Cool temperatures, wet conditions and stubborn sea ice kept the swimsuits in people's closets

If you live in Labrador, you might be feeling a bit sun-deprived now that Labour Day is just around the corner.

Your feelings are justified. According to Environment Canada's senior climatologist David Phillips, this has been one of the worst summers on record for the region.

"Canadians love to complain about the weather, but boy, this summer people in Labrador may be doing it but they're not doing it without reason," he told CBC's Labrador Morning. "It's almost as if nature has forgotten [Labrador] this summer."

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Snow for parts of Labrador on the last day in August

When life hands you snow, make a snowman
© Mervin McDonaldWhen life hands you snow, make a snowman
Oh summer, where have you gone?

Parts of Labrador received a blast of winter weather Thursday evening into Friday morning.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary joked about the so-called "special treat," but urged drivers to slow down on the roads, including Route 500.
Our members in #LabWest received a special treat tonight while on patrol, SNOWโ„๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ณ! #NotDounuts #nltraffic #nlwx @BigLandFM @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/OCvXWkOJ6U

โ€” @RNC_PoliceNL

Ice Cube

Arctic sea ice increases in August & Europe begins 1963 cooling repeat

Arctic sea ice gains in August
© YouTube/Adapt 2030 (screen capture)
The 2017 summer melt season in the Arctic has come to an early end, as now sea ice is gaining an additional 10,000 square kilometers over the last 3 days. Along with a report linking cold European winters with the 11 year solar cycle and freezing Rhine River in Germany, the last time it froze 1963, and this year Finland, Romania and Russia all broke July snow records, last records they eclipsed, you guessed it, 1963. Cycles repeat.


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Hot summer ends in the Sakha Republic, Russia with cold blast and abnormal August snow

The snowfall was especially strong in Udachny village, in Mirny district
The snowfall was especially strong in Udachny village, in Mirny district
Yakutia in a white blanket as temperatures dip to minus 6C as winter 'comes too soon'.

This region is the coldest in the world, yet locals also enjoy warm and even hot summers, but this year the season ended abruptly in several districts.

Snowfalls hit the towns of Neryungri and Aldan in stark contrast to a summer high of 37C in Yakutia, also known as the Sakha Republic.

The snowfall was especially strong in Udachny village, in Mirny district.

Local weather bureau specialists explained the unseasonal August snow by a strong cyclone coming from the Arctic.

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Record-setting heat wave coming to Southern California

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A sweltering heat wave will blanket Southern California through the middle of the week, elevating the fire danger and probably breaking many heat records, according to forecasters.

The National Weather Service on Monday issued an excessive-heat warning through Wednesday, saying the high temperatures will create "a dangerous situation" this week.

The Antelope Valley and other inland valleys are expected to face the worst heat this week, with triple-digit temperatures.

The record books are already being rewritten in places such as Lancaster and Palmdale.

On Sunday, temperatures ranged from the high 70s along the coast and in downtown Los Angeles to 106 in Woodland Hills, 102 in Van Nuys and 116 in Palm Springs.

Records were shattered Monday when temperatures reached 111 in Woodland Hills, 109 in Lancaster, 108 in Palmdale and 104 in Sandberg, according to the weather service. Records in the latter three areas were set in 2008, when temperatures had reached 107 in Lancaster and Palmdale, and 97 in Sandberg.

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After the hottest British August Bank Holiday on record, UK set to get even warmer

Hive beach sunbathers
© Alamy Live NewsHolidaymakers and sunbathers flock to Hive beach at Burton Bradstock in Dorset
After the hottest August Bank Holiday on record, UK weather is set to get even WARMER.

Forecasters predict the mercury could soar to a whopping 30C as Britain enjoys a glorious Indian summer.

Brits basked in scorching sunshine yesterday as temperatures hit 28.2c - making the UK hotter than RIO.

Records were beaten across the country as revellers enjoying the sweltering day off work were treated to hours of scorching unbroken sunshine and cloudless skies.

Temperatures peaked in London where the mercury reached 28.2C (83f) in Holbeach, Lincs., which was warmer than beaches of Bora Bora, Rio de Janeiro and Sydney.

Ice Cube

Heavy sea ice stops another sailing expedition to the North Pole in August

Arctic Mission
© YouTube/Adapt 2030 (screen capture)
The Arctic Mission had set out with the objective to reach the the north pole by sailboat to prove there was global warming melting the Arctic sea ice. Problem is they are already bogged down in feet thick sea ice a couple of weeks out of Alaska. This is due to growing sea ice extent versus prior years and below normal temperatures registered the entire melt season of 2017.


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US land temperatures down, Arctic sea ice and Greenland melt update: August

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US land temperature stations over the last 120 years show a down trend in Aug 01-Aug 15 maximum temperatures, also Arctic sea ice melt season is behaving strangely, showing signs of the end to the melt season already, as well Greenland has turned and the season for melting has come to an abrupt end. Something just shifted.


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