The weather seems to be at the centre of most conversations in Moose Jaw — likely in many parts of Canada — these days.
The weather is an important part of people’s lives in this part of the world. Moose Jaw is considered an agricultural community and as such, springtime rain is always a hot topic. However, usually the topic centres more around the lack of rain.
This year, our soggy brains have had enough.
And while meteorologists will dispute home-grown weather forecasting as nothing more than “old wives’ tales,” we hasten to remind everyone of the inordinate amount of fog we witnessed this past winter. We saw fog like we’ve seldom seen in winters past. And now here we are enuring spring rainfalls like we’ve seldom seen in the past. Old wives tale? Hmmm....
Regardless of any urge to start building an ark and pairing up the animals, there are some things to be cognitive of these days. The rain has to go somewhere. It is sinking deeper into the soil with each new rainfall and at some point, it could start seeping into your basement. Keep an eye open for wet patches that could lead to a build up of mould.
And the rain is filling in potholes much the same way that snow does in the winter. Except the rain is easily displaced by your tires which results in jarring your vehicle and yourself.
While colds are caused by a virus, it doesn’t help bolster your immune system when you stand soaking wet in the cooler temperatures for hours at a time. Forget fashion and either don a rain suit or jacket or at least carry an umbrella. Better yet, get in out of the rain.
Remember, it’s no more comfortable for your dog or cat to be soaked to the skin as it is for you. A little shelter that blocks the rain not only from above but also from blowing in goes a long way.
And the best place to watch a spectacular Saskatchewan lightning storm is from the comfort of you livingroom, back from the windows.
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