TRUE or FALSE - The Earth is closest to the sun during our summer season.

WEATHER WEDNESDAY! Happy Canada Day! We are now heading into the warmest and driest two months of the year. TRUE or FALSE - The Earth is closest to the sun during our summer season.
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FALSE!
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Earth's orbit is actually lop-sided. During parts of the year, Earth is closer to the sun than at other times. Canadian winters are when Earth is closest to the sun, and Canadian summers are when Earth is farthest away!
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The Earth has seasons because of its revolution around the sun and the way it tilts on its axis. Because our planet is slanted as it orbits, different parts of the Earth receive the most direct energy from the sun at different times of the year.
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When the North Pole is tilted toward the sun, Canada and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere are enjoying the summer season. When the South Pole is tilted toward the sun, it’s winter for anyone in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Why and how does it flood?

Now that we are in the late spring and early summer season, let’s talk about flooding.

Living beside a large body of water, the topic of flooding is regularly seen in the media. This is especially true for our region at this time of year.

A flood happens when there is an overflow of water that ends up over an area of land that is normally dry.

Heavy rainfall, snow or ice melt, waves coming on shore, or the malfunction of a dam can cause flooding.

Geography plays a role in the probability of flooding. Homes that are near rivers or creeks are more susceptible to flooding. Areas near paved surfaces are also at a higher risk of flooding because paved ground cannot absorb the water.

Because we live in a valley, rain or snowmelt running down the sloped surrounding mountains can cause creeks and rivers to fill up quickly. Thunderstorms are especially prone to heavy rain and can add to the swelling of the water in no time.

You may have heard of the “Pineapple Express”. This type of a weather pattern describes an atmospheric river can affect flooding in parts of Southern BC. This is because this conveyor belt can carry a large amount of moisture to our region from the sub-tropics.

Flooding will happen - it’s just a matter or when and how often. Let’s hope Mother Nature will avoid bringing us extreme conditions this year. .


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Sweater Weather: Record Low Daytime Highs Broken June 13, 2020

Did anyone turn the heat back on this weekend? If you did, it’s no wonder why you felt chilly - we had several record low daytime highs on Saturday, June 13!
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🌧Clearwater Area
New record: 12.8
Old record: 13.3 set in 1966 .
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🌧Kamloops Area
New record: 13.4
Old record: 15.0 set in 1923 .
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🌧Kelowna Area
New record: 12.8
Old record: 13.3 set in 1981 .
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🌧Penticton Area
New record: 13.9
Old record: 14.0 set in 1981 .
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🌧Salmon Arm Area
New record: 12.4
Old record: 14.4 set in 1971 .
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🌧Vernon Area
New record: 12.4
Old record: 12.5 set in 1981
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