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Bundle up:<\/strong> Taylor Burns shares advice on how to prepare for winter. Burns is a baking student at SAIT. (Photo by Kendall Collins\/The Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The winter weather is here and students are bracing themselves for the cold months ahead.<\/p>\n

Calgary has had an El Ni\u00f1o climate pattern for the past few years, meaning that higher sea level surface temperatures lead to warmer weather. 2023 was one of the warmest years on record according to the World Meteorological Organization.<\/p>\n

This year, meteorologists anticipate a La Ni\u00f1a pattern, which means cooler sea surface temperatures and a much colder and snowier winter.<\/p>\n

SAIT baking student Taylor Burns offers some advice on how to prepare.<\/p>\n

\u201cDefinitely get a good jacket,\u201d said Burns. \u201cHonestly, I go to Canmore [to] get a winter jacket.\u201d<\/p>\n

Changing weather means changing seasonal flavours, which Burns is excited for in her baking.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like anything peppermint, especially peppermint bark.\u201d said Burns.<\/p>\n

With the shorter days and more reason to stay inside, students tend to struggle and lack motivation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI notice I get a lot of headaches more, and I\u2019m less motivated to do things,” said Burns. “But you just have to fight through that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The City of Calgary website advises Calgarians to deal with the cold by wearing proper winter clothing, preparing your vehicle and plugging it in, and staying warm and healthy throughout the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cI usually layer up with under layers, or having a big coat on,” said Tyler Pelland, an academic upgrading student at SAIT.<\/p>\n

During fall, when the weather is nice, students often enjoy breaks between classes outside on the various benches and tables on the SAIT campus. Cold weather leads to a shift in these social habits.<\/p>\n

\u201cI usually don\u2019t stay out that late since it gets dark at 6 p.m. and I usually stay at home more,” Pelland said.<\/p>\n

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Early nights:<\/strong> Tyler Pelland shares how his schedule changes during the winter. Pelland is attending SAIT for academic upgrading. (Photo by Kendall Collins\/The Press)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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