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Old 21.12.2009, 17:33
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Where did Winter go?

What happened to Winter? Sunday night it was -12c chez nous. This afternoon it's +7c. That's nearly a +20c temperature shift in just over 24 hours. Must be all that hot air coming out of Copenhagen!
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Old 21.12.2009, 17:38
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Re: Where did Winter go?

Basel yesterday -4 today +2, no wonder I feel warm with so many clothes
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Old 21.12.2009, 17:42
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Re: Where did Winter go?

There was a beautiful snow storm last night. 20 car accidents in Zuerich alone. Ground is covered with 20cm of snow where I am. Looks likes it will be a White Christmas, if it doesn't melt before Thursday.
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Old 21.12.2009, 17:49
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Re: Where did Winter go?

Considering that the weather forecast is for 11C over the next few days in Zurich, I wouldn't count on a white Christmas quite yet.

It's a shame -- the snow was lovely when it came down a day or two ago, but it'll all be gone in a day or two.
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Old 21.12.2009, 18:04
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I don't care as long as it's not back in a hurry.
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Old 21.12.2009, 18:04
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There was a beautiful snow storm last night. 20 car accidents in Zuerich alone. Ground is covered with 20cm of snow where I am. Looks likes it will be a White Christmas, if it doesn't melt before Thursday.
If Im not mistaken somebody died in Basel, run over by a tram (or so my hair stylist said) on saturday
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Old 21.12.2009, 18:09
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Re: Where did Winter go?

Flumserberg. Why - do you want it back?

Actually, after last nights snow storm and - 15 or so temps over the weekend it is milder today but the strong winds make it feel much colder.
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Old 21.12.2009, 18:18
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Actually, after last nights snow storm and - 15 or so temps over the weekend it is milder today but the strong winds make it feel much colder.
No wind here, my son has gone to the UK for two weeks... phew what a relief! *note to self: stop buying overpriced Heinz baked beans*
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Re: Where did Winter go?

The winter went to the Netherlands where is paralyzes daily life and gives people an excuse to stay at home or arrive late everywhere
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Old 21.12.2009, 20:08
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The winter went to the Netherlands where is paralyzes daily life and gives people an excuse to stay at home or arrive late everywhere
something to look forward to when I go home for christmas
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Old 21.12.2009, 20:15
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Re: Where did Winter go?

As long as nothing is melted above 1000 meters, I would be still into it
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Old 21.12.2009, 20:15
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Flumserberg. Why - do you want it back?

Actually, after last nights snow storm and - 15 or so temps over the weekend it is milder today but the strong winds make it feel much colder.
I was skiing there today and can assure everyone that if you are looking for the winter you can find it there... freezing wind chill!
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Old 22.12.2009, 08:12
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Re: Where did Winter go?

That was some wind last night
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Re: Where did Winter go?

... let it melt, let it snow, let it melt, let it snow !!
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Old 22.12.2009, 09:01
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Re: Where did Winter go?

One word to answer all your questions. Föhn
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This afternoon it's +7c.
That's the winter I'm happy with.
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That's the winter I'm happy with.
It's worse here: Before yesterday, it was -14, today it's + 14 ° C.
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Old 22.12.2009, 18:40
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If Im not mistaken somebody died in Basel, run over by a tram (or so my hair stylist said) on saturday
I really hoped that he would survive his injuries. We heard the screams of the witnesses and maybe a thump (we were approaching the tram stop to catch the next tram so we didn't actually see anything). The 70-year-old man got his hand caught in the door and got dragged 60 meters.

Sources (in German) here and here.

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It was - 16 Sunday morning here. The snow is pretty, and I won't mind it if we get more on Friday for Christmas, or even the following days. But - 16 is cold!
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