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We have winners! November 7th, 2019
We have winners! November 7th, 2019
We have winners in our First Snowfall Contest with @XCOttawa. Congratulations to Eric Schryer who had the closest guess, David Huggins-Daines in 2nd, and Nicola Coles who was third (and an honourable mention to Skylar Samm!). Thanks for sharing the excitement of the first snow with us and to Apogee Sports for the prizes.
If you want another chance to win a prize (ZIZU Optics glasses) and challenge uOttawa Nordiq athletes to silly antics, please consider supporting the uOttawa Nordiq Stair Challenge (quick, tax deductible, and no guessing involved!)
If you want another chance to win a prize (ZIZU Optics glasses) and challenge uOttawa Nordiq athletes to silly antics, please consider supporting the uOttawa Nordiq Stair Challenge (quick, tax deductible, and no guessing involved!)
November 6, 2019
November 6, 2019
A dusting of snow observed in Karl, Megan, and Leena's backyard on November 6. Unfortunately not enough to ski, or to constitute a 1st Snowfall win . . .
The Predictions Are In . . . Who Will Win?
The Predictions Are In . . . Who Will Win?
Thanks for entering our 1st snowfall contest! It's nice to know that a lot of people are excited about that first blanket of snow.
All of the votes are listed to the right, and sadly some of the optimists are already out of the running . . .
Keep your fingers crossed, do your snowdance for that 1st blanket of snow on the ground!
The person whose prediction is closest to the actual date/time of the first observable accumulation wins. XC Ottawa's Karl, Megan, and Leena will help confirm the exact date and time with photo evidence if their backyard webcam isn't working!
We have prizes for the top 3 closest guesses thanks to Apogee-Sports!
Let the snow fly!
We're excited to partner with XC Ottawa for the 13th edition of the First Snowfall Contest and bring you great prizes from Apogee-Sports!
We're excited to partner with XC Ottawa for the 13th edition of the First Snowfall Contest and bring you great prizes from Apogee-Sports!
Do you answer 'YES' to any of these questions . . .
Do you answer 'YES' to any of these questions . . .
Are you an amateur weather prognosticator?
Are you an amateur weather prognosticator?
Are you anticipating your first ski of the season with excitement?
Are you anticipating your first ski of the season with excitement?
Can you smell snow in the air before it falls?
Can you smell snow in the air before it falls?
Are you addicted to the weather channel?
Are you addicted to the weather channel?
Do you know all the most recent weather related trivia from Environment Canada?
Do you know all the most recent weather related trivia from Environment Canada?
We have a contest for you!
We have a contest for you!
Be the first person to correctly predict when our region will get the first snowfall of the ski season. Beyond prestige, Apogee-Sports is donating some terrific prizes.
Be the first person to correctly predict when our region will get the first snowfall of the ski season. Beyond prestige, Apogee-Sports is donating some terrific prizes.
How to Enter
How to Enter
FILL OUT THIS FORM before midnight Friday, Oct. 18th. Only 1 guess per person (like 28/11/2016 at 06:45).
FILL OUT THIS FORM before midnight Friday, Oct. 18th. Only 1 guess per person (like 28/11/2016 at 06:45).
Contest Rules
Contest Rules
Who may enter: The contest is open to anyone, amateur and professional meteorologists alike. In fact if you are a professional meteorologist we dare you to make a prediction!
Judging. To make it easy to officiate and have a permanent record of the first snowfall, the XCOttawa webcam will be the judge! This also allows all of us snow obsessed skiers to watch the 'action' live all day long. The person whose prediction is closest to the actual date/time of the first observable accumulation wins. To clarify, observable will be white covering the grass...you can refer to what constitutes a snowfall from a previous edition of the contest. XC Ottawa's webcam owners Karl, Megan, and Leena will help confirm the exact date and time and be a backup to the webcam as it is in their backyard!
Prize. It's all about the prestige, but you might win a prize from Apogee-Sports (gift certificates and mit-gloves!).
Do I have to live in the Ottawa-Gatineau Region? No! In fact we'd love to see entries from across Canada and ecstatic if people living outside of Canada care when we get snow!
PRIZES FROM APOGEE-SPORTS
PRIZES FROM APOGEE-SPORTS
Thanks Apogee-Sports for donating prizes for this year's contest!
Thanks Apogee-Sports for donating prizes for this year's contest!
1st Prize: Apogee $50 gift certificate
2nd Prize: Apogee mit-gloves
3rd Prize: Apogee mit-gloves
Apogee is a Quebec-based company dedicated to team-sport apparel, and they have crafted a niche making custom designed clothing for small (or large) teams. uOttawa Nordiq ski suits and warmups are from Apogee Sport. You can read about how we chose our suit here. Apogee also makes top-quality sports clothing for cycling, speed skating, downhill skiing, triathlon and running.
Tell your friends! Challenge your mother! Good luck!
Tell your friends! Challenge your mother! Good luck!
Probability of Snow by Date
Probability of Snow by Date
Probability of 1st Snowfall & Guess Distribution
Probability of 1st Snowfall & Guess Distribution
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