Paul Dunphy

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• Paul Dunphy: Looking back at more than 30 years at Global Calgary

  Today is a very special day for all of us at Global Calgary as we celebrate 65 years on the air and I am thankful every day to be living in the city I love, working at a job I love and to be doing it at the best television station in Calgary

  Blogs

  Oct 8, 2019
• The groundhogs have spoken. Will Calgary see an early spring?

  Groundhogs don't exist in southern Alberta so we look to Balzac Billy to tell us what the second half of winter will bring.

  Weather

  Feb 2, 2019
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• Green Christmas in the cards for Calgary

  For the fourth time in 10 years, Calgary is expecting a green Christmas.

  Weather

  Dec 24, 2018
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• Science behind seasons: Friday marks first day of winter

  If you miss the longer, warmer days of summer, take heart in knowing that after the winter solstice, the days gradually get longer and after January, they also — on average — get warmer.

  Science

  Dec 15, 2018
• Canadians love birding: Tips for feeding feathered friends in winter

  Studies have shown wild birds that have access to supplemental food sources tend to fare better than birds that don't, especially in winter.

  Features

  Nov 28, 2018
• Frost advisories in effect for Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

  Frost expected in many communities from Alberta to Manitoba on Tuesday night.

  News

  Sep 4, 2018
• Will Alberta see more Chinooks this winter because of El Niño?

  During an El Niño phase, winters tend to be warmer with less precipitation.

  Weather

  Sep 2, 2018
• Heat warning and a special air quality statement for Calgary

  Calgary could break an all-time record for heat on Friday.

  Weather

  Aug 8, 2018
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• The day it rained frogs in Calgary

  Sometimes rainstorms produce much more that just rain.

  Weather

  Aug 4, 2018
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• Stay hydrated, Calgary: the 106th Stampede to start out hot, dry and sunny

  If you will be spending a lot of time outdoors during Stampede, stay hydrated and, if possible, take breaks by seeking out air-conditioned spaces indoors.

  Weather

  Jul 4, 2018
• Get ready for a wet Canada Day weekend in Calgary

  The weekend promises to be cooler than normal, with rain and possibly thundershowers likely.

  Weather

  Jun 30, 2018
• How to water and maintain a healthy garden

  Contrary to popular belief, not all weeds are bad for your garden.

  Environment

  Jun 10, 2018
• The long weekend is almost here and Calgary’s weather is expected to be great

  Temperatures are not expected to go below freezing in Calgary during the week ahead, which will take us into the start of our usual frost-free period.

  Weather

  May 17, 2018
• First thunderstorms of the year for southern Alberta expected Wednesday evening

  The RPM forecast model predicts heavy downpours in parts of southern Alberta.

  Weather

  May 16, 2018
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• Everything you need to know about thunderstorms in Alberta

  Severe thunderstorms are commonplace in Alberta from April through September.

  Weather

  May 1, 2018
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• Alerts in effect as winter weather returns to southern Alberta Wednesday night

  At the same time the fog advisory came into effect, Environment Canada issued snowfall warnings for the southwest corner of the province.

  Weather

  Apr 11, 2018
• Calgary in for a weather roller coaster ride this week

  Warmer temperatures are on the way for Tuesday and Wednesday before the snow arrives Thursday.

  Weather

  Apr 9, 2018
• High wind chills in southern Alberta Monday evening

  High wind chill values were reported across southern Alberta Monday evening.

  Weather

  Apr 3, 2018
• March was nasty in Calgary, likely because of La Niña, and we may have to wait a little longer for better weather

  April usually brings a significant warm-up in Calgary and half of our precipitation falls in the form of rain.

  Weather

  Apr 1, 2018
• After a brutal winter, spring finally arrives in Calgary

  Although spring has arrived, gardeners should wait until the beginning of our usual frost-free period on May 23 before planting.

  Weather

  Mar 20, 2018
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• A Calgary St. Patrick’s Day to remember: Remembering the 1998 blizzard

  The storm pushed the official snow total for March 1998 to 70.3 centimetres, which was also a new record for the month.

  Weather

  Mar 17, 2018
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• Winter storm moves into Calgary Thursday

  Expect a messy couple of days in Calgary.

  Weather

  Mar 14, 2018
• Calgarians should plan for another dump of snow this week

  Calgarians will be switching from flood control to shoveling this week as more snow is expected.

  Weather

  Mar 13, 2018
• Fog advisory issued for Medicine Hat, Suffield, Bow Island

  Dense fog formed once again Monday in southeastern Alberta.

  Weather

  Mar 13, 2018
• Air quality statement ended for Calgary

  With chinooks, at first warmer air sometimes will ride over the heavier, cold air on the surface and pollutants, which normally get carried away on rising air currents, get trapped at ground level.

  Weather

  Mar 8, 2018