Tag Archives: Weather
Long days
The arrival of June heralded a new era in our Yellowknife life. At long last it finally feels like summer is on it’s way and I can hardly contain my excitement. Continue reading
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Warmth – in more ways than one
After flying north 700 miles and arriving just below the arctic circle, I discovered warmth. Continue reading
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Fresh eyes
No one told me that it would be easy here. I seriously under estimated what the challenges of life under a frozen white blanket in the middle of no where. Continue reading
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Above zero
Yes, for the first time since we arrived in this frozen cold city called Yellowknife, the mercury rose above zero, temporarily at least…. Continue reading
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Here comes the sun
If there is a weather god out there, I sure hope you’re reading this…. Continue reading
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A rainy day at the bach
I can’t say that this time last year, I could have foreseen that I would be living in Canada’s northwest territories. Continue reading
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A tropical day
They say you know when you’re a Yellowknifer when…. Continue reading
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Considerations for a work wardrobe
Last night I had the realisation that my working wardrobe was woefully inadequate for my new surroundings of Yellowknife. Continue reading
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Arriving to a winter wonderland
The pilot announces that we are about to land. The temperature on the tarmac is negative 18 degrees and the conditions are overcast. Outside the plane, all I can see is snow. My heart starts pounding and I feel like I’m starting to hyperventilate…. Continue reading
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