How do you like the climate where you live?

Old Salt said:
All that snow that your area got must have been a blessing in disguise We also read that water levels were at an all time low at the Hoover Dam as well as the Colorado River. So this winter just past must have been a blessing to many of you, especially to those living in California ... if the snow doesn't melt too fast.
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Yes it’s definitely a blessing because of the severity of the drought. However, in some towns in California people got snowed in their homes with no access to the outside and died. In southern California now there’s mudslides and devastation because of all the rain so definitely a 2 sided coin.
 

Old Salt said:
Nope, the Bay of Fundy is on the right side of an isthmus when you travel to Nova Scotia! We are on a part of the North Atlantic. Actually so is the Bay of Fundy, come to think of it! :)
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It’s all beautiful. You must be on the north side of NB. That must be a gorgeous view!
 
It’s perfect for me from mid-October until mid-May. I can tolerate the dry heat somewhat until the monsoon starts about July 1st. From then until October it is most unpleasant. If you can’t get something done outside by 9am, don’t bother. I will usually rent a place near the beach in San Diego to get away. I have also traveled to the Oregon coast and a North Carolina beach town as well.
 

Teacher Terry said:
Yes it’s definitely a blessing because of the severity of the drought. However, in some towns in California people got snowed in their homes with no access to the outside and died. In southern California now there’s mudslides and devastation because of all the rain so definitely a 2 sided coin.
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Yes, we saw that on the news! Awe inspiring, but tragic, depths of snow!
 
PeppermintPatty said:
Ok! Now I understand how you are facing P.E.I. You are right near the border. Does PEI offer much shelter from the strong Atlantic winds or is it too far away for that. You look fairly close.
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P.E.I. is fairly close! As a matter of fact a bridge to the island (8 miles long) has been built at the narrowest point of the Northumberland Strait! Longest bridge in the world over ice covered waters.

Being near the Atlantic isn't too bad, we have the occasional Winter Nor'-Easter bringing lots of precipitation with it, that's about it. Water temperatures in the summer are higher than in N.S. or the Bay of Fundy, attracting lots of tourists to the local beaches! The only thing to be nervous about is the occasional hurricane. Fiona, last year was a monster! Even though nothing compared to Katrina!
 
Old Salt said:
P.E.I. is fairly close! As a matter of fact a bridge to the island (8 miles long) has been built at the narrowest point of the Northumberland Strait! Longest bridge in the world over ice covered waters.

Being near the Atlantic isn't too bad, we have the occasional Winter Nor'-Easter bringing lots of precipitation with it, that's about it. Water temperatures in the summer are higher than in N.S. or the Bay of Fundy, attracting lots of tourists to the local beaches! The only thing to be nervous about is the occasional hurricane. Fiona, last year was a monster! Even though nothing compared to Katrina!
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Oh yes. That long bridge going to PEI is amazing. That’s definitely close so it would offer some protection from the Atlantic winds.

Being near the Atlantic is nice. The smell of the sea helps clear the sinuses naturally which is nice. We have more snow this year than last but I don’t mind the snow. The winters are fairly mild indeed.

We only lost a tree or two during Fiona. Luckily our house was fine. Some folks got hit really hard though . The government really stepped in quickly to help those badly affected. That was nice to see.
 
PeppermintPatty said:
Oh yes. That long bridge going to PEI is amazing. That’s definitely close so it would offer some protection from the Atlantic winds.

Being near the Atlantic is nice. The smell of the sea helps clear the sinuses naturally which is nice. We have more snow this year than last but I don’t mind the snow. The winters are fairly mild indeed.

We only lost a tree or two during Fiona. Luckily our house was fine. Some folks got hit really hard though . The government really stepped in quickly to help those badly affected. That was nice to see.
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Ah, I didn't realise you were near Fiona's path! As to PEI. Their climate is remarkably benign. I guess we are living on the sheltered side of the North Atlantic! (y):)
 
Old Salt said:
Ah, I didn't realise you were near Fiona's path! As to PEI. Their climate is remarkably benign. I guess we are living on the sheltered side of the North Atlantic! (y):)
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Yes. I live in the area and yes you definitely are on the sheltered side of the North Atlantic. It might explain the nicer weather.
Some places near the Atlantic that aren't sheltered, that wind can be brutal!
 
PeppermintPatty said:
Yes. I live in the area and yes you definitely are on the sheltered side of the North Atlantic. It might explain the nicer weather.
Some places near the Atlantic that aren't sheltered, that wind can be brutal!
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You are so right! Since I was in the Navy I lived in the Halifax-Dartmouth area for most of my earlier life, and not only are good beaches almost non existent in Nova Scotia but standing at Peggy's Cove's lighthouse and experiencing the "breeze" can be brutal! :)
 
In my previous post I said I was fine with there being no real spring or fall here. I'll elaborate:

I grew up elsewhere with "fall colors." I never appreciated them much. Just a long ambiguous season, ugh. We don't have the same trees here. All that happens is, one day in October I'm on the balcony enjoying the sun, and the next day it's winter.

As for spring, I never liked it either. I'm used to spring being overcast and rainy. With that, plus the melting snow, it was just a long, drawn-out "mud season."

Here, in late winter the days are sunny. Instead of melting and making a mess, the snow evaporates. So there's no slush, no puddles; the roads and sidewalks are dry. When most of the snow is gone, voilà! It's summer.

So yes, I'm pretty happy with this particular northern climate.
 
I love it! Except when we get a very bad winter. It's beautiful where I live and I'm so lucky to be here. It's one of the nicest places and climates I've seen.

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Pacific Ocean moderated Santa Clara County has one of the best Mediterranean climates in the world. A key reason the region has attracted high tech, elite universities, and by now way too much population and infrastructure growth.
 

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