![]() ![]() There's an old saying in Australian snow circles that "Snow in May doesn’t pay" and while that's not always true, it has definitely been the case this year.Īt least three significant snowfalls occurred in May, but it has simply been too warm in Australia over the first week of winter to retain all but a few tiny patches of that snow at the highest elevations. Source: .īut there's no hiding from the fact that there will be no rideable snow outside snowmaking areas this weekend – and probably not much available even in snowmaking areas. Image: Barely a centimetre of fresh snow after more than 70 mm of rain over two days in Thredbo. Also, a very light fall of natural snow dusted the highest elevations of the Aussie mainland resorts this Thursday afternoon, as you can see from the latest live cam (with time stamp) at the top of Thredbo. The good news is that decent snow looks to be coming next week. Two words sum up the likely snow conditions this King's Birthday long weekend as we officially kick off the 2023 Australian snow season: not great. ![]() Issued by Environment Canada and the Province of OntarioToday, 4:29PM UTC How's the snow season opening weekend looking? Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Visit for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values. If you experience any feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression, contact your mental health care provider for advice or visit. It is normal to feel anxious or isolated during a smoke event. Contact your health care provider if your condition is not improving.īe aware of your mental health. Review your wildfire smoke plan and make sure you have enough medical supplies if the smoke continues to impact your community. ![]() Pay attention to information and direction from your local authorities and evacuate if told to do so. It is important to listen to your body and reduce or stop activities if you are experiencing symptoms.īe sure to check on people in your care and those around you who may be more susceptible to smoke. However, respirators do not reduce exposure to the gases in wildfire smoke. These fine particles generally pose the greatest risk to health. If you must spend time outdoors, a well-fitted respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH certified N95 or equivalent respirator) that does not allow air to pass through small openings between the mask and face, can help reduce your exposure to the fine particles in smoke. Contact your local health or municipal authorities for more information. Take a break from the smoke by temporarily relocating or finding a location in your community with clean, cool air such as a library, shopping mall or community centre. Check the filter and change it if required. Use an air purifier with a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter in a room where you spend a lot of time. Keep your doors and windows closed if the temperature in your home is comfortable. Stay inside if you are feeling unwell and experiencing symptoms. Stop outdoor activities and contact your health care provider if you or someone in your care experiences shortness of breath, wheezing (including asthma attacks), severe cough, dizziness or chest pains. People with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke. Continue to take actions to protect your health and reduce exposure to smoke. Poor air quality will persist into the weekend.Īir quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.įor more details, please consult Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec and northeastern Ontario have resulted in deteriorated air quality. High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. ![]()
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