Deep Freeze Winter 2015

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Taken from January through April, the winter of 2015 was the coldest and snowiest winter on record. Records were broken everywhere (and that is with records going back to 1871), from record low temperatures to beating that benchmark for whiteness, White Juan. In a normal winter, the region gets about 1.5 storms with a snowfall greater than 25 cms. In 2015, there were eight.

Globally, it was the warmest winter on record, except for a narrow band stretching from Iqaluit to Florida. Go Figure. This was a winter that for two months was the most punishing in our recorded history. It threw everything at us. It was a boxing match that went 15 rounds.

Five questions with our authors

1. What inspired you to do a book about Thelma Pepper?

My publisher, John MacIntyre, heard Thelma speaking on CBC Radio and thought she had such an interesting life that I should write a book about her. And I agree!

2. What do you think people can learn from Thelma?

Thelma’s life story is a testament to the power of creativity and the joy it can bring to yourself and to others. She credits her long life (she’s 100 years old!) to her passion for photography.

3. Thelma is your fifth book. What was it like to work on the project?

Thelma is my fifth book but the first biography, which is to say, the first time I worked so closely with another person who has a vested interest in the project. That was both wonderful and scary. I loved the challenge and the pleasure of spending time with Thelma. She has strong feelings about photography and she wasn’t shy about sharing them.

4. What would you like people to take away from your book?

When you’re down and sad and not sure what to do, remember what brought you joy as a child, find that creative spark deep within and you will find yourself.

5. Who was the greatest influence in your life?

There have been many influences but the first was the greatest — my mom and dad, who told me I could do anything and supported me through everything.

John MacIntyre

RECORD

Something to tell the grandkids, I lived through the winter of 2015, the snowiest on record.

Dr. Adam Fenech University of Prince Edward Island Climate Lab

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