Optimist Hill in Saskatoon is open for business
Despite the frigid temperatures in Saskatoon, dozens of people took to the slopes at Optimist Hill as it opened for its fourth season.
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Despite the frigid temperatures in Saskatoon, dozens of people took to the slopes at Optimist Hill as it opened for its fourth season.
SASKATOON -- After suffering through a polar vortex, Saskatoon is now seeing above seasonal temperatures, peaking at 5 C on Monday, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. “This is a warm wind, it's coming right from Alberta, it is a Chinook,” said meteorologist Terri Lang. “They're getting quite warm, and in fact, even had some thunderstorms this morning in central Alberta if you can believe that, that's how warm the air is.” Those at Optimist Hill took advantage of the warmer temperatures. “We're going to be open on Monday, Tuesday this week which is not norma...