These towns could see their first snowfall before Halloween

Contexte favorable The weather has been surprising for a few weeks. During the second half of October, the prevailing atmospheric context will be that of a trough. This situation favors colder weather. If low-pressure systems arrive in Québec, the conditions are in place for snow episodes to occur. Besides, the season is still young. How … Read more

Troubles and difficulties… major problems afflicting the mental health of Europeans

Thursday’s polls showed that the number of Europeans reporting they had “bad” or “very bad” mental health increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, even after the end of the lockdowns. And surveys conducted by the European Union’s Eurofund, in which 200,000 people participated, concluded that the number of those who reported that they suffer from “bad” … Read more

Storm: After Hurricane Ian, the number of victims in Florida increases

Rescue efforts continue “Ian” made landfall in Florida on Wednesday as a level four of five hurricane. It left destruction and flooding in its wake across the southern state. The authorities emphasized that the reconstruction will take months and sometimes even years. On Sunday, the water levels in some towns in central Florida continued to … Read more

Shooting stars: a great opportunity this week

The odds will peak on the night of October 6-7. However, the meteors could be visible until October 10. The Draconids are of medium intensity: it is possible to see nearly 10 meteorites per hour in the best conditions. So it doesn’t compare to the Perseids, for example. In addition, the first quarter moon risks … Read more

The universe filled with air, a disaster scenario?

At first glance, the idea seems perfect. Astronauts would not need a helmet to breathe freely. Unfortunately (or fortunately), the different gases that make up the atmosphere are not just for breathing. They also have effects on everything around us. Hear the melody of the Universe Thanks to the air, the sounds of space would … Read more

US death toll from Hurricane Ian tops 30

However, figures from several media outlets inunited statesmuch higher by NBC News reportingtotal lossThe death toll was 77, and CNN said the death toll stood at 70. Florida Governor Ron Desantis said Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida with a Category 4 intensity Wednesday afternoon, generating waves.stormIt washed ashore, heavy rains, strong winds and flooding … Read more

Possible aurora borealis as far south as Quebec!

A moderate geomagnetic storm will affect Earth for the next two days. A Kp index of 6 is on the radar for the night from Saturday to Sunday. Such a situation could allow sectors further south to see the colored veils in the sky – provided they are far from light pollution. The surroundings of … Read more