QUIZ: Are you ready for winter weather?

Winter begins later this month, but is already on the ground in many parts of the country

John Arendt
Dec 11, 2022 5:00 AM

31270176_web1_snowmobilerace6 — Snowmobile races and other cold weather activities are popular during the winter months. (Marisca Bakker photo)

It鈥檚 beginning to feel a lot like winter.

The temperatures are dropping and the first official day of winter is approaching.

At this time of year, the days are short, temperatures often include a minus sign and snow is on the ground. It鈥檚 also a time when some sun-lovers are booking tickets to tropical destinations as a way to escape this season鈥檚 chill.

Whether you love or hate winter, it鈥檚 a part of life in Canada.

How much do you know about winter, snow and cold? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.

Good luck.

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31270176_web1_211223-SUM-Historic-winter-downtown-SUMMERLAND_1 — Winter is a fact of life in Canada. During the winter of 1936, Summerland鈥檚 downtown featured plenty of snowy roads. (Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum)

31270176_web1_Snow_Snowblower_Alexander.0115 — A snow blower is used to clear the sidewalk on a Chilliwack street. Do you know where the snow blower was invented? (Black Press file photo)

31270176_web1_221116-PWN-WinterConditions-WinterConditions2_1 — Snow removal crews in Penticton work to clear and salt the roads following a Novembrer snowstorm. (Photo- City of Penticton, Facebook)

About the Author: John Arendt

I have worked as a newspaper journalist since 1989 and have been at the Summerland Review since 1994.

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