Nfld. & Labrador·Video

What's behind the legend of Sheila's Brush?

For generations, people in Newfoundland and Labrador have had a particular name for a storm that comes on the heels of St. Patrick's Day.

Sheila's Brush: Behind the weather legend

8 years ago
Duration 3:11
CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon on the long-running history of post-Paddy's Day storms.

For generations, people in Newfoundland and Labrador have had a particular name for a storm that comes on the heels of St. Patrick's Day. 

Our always-curious meteorologist Ryan Snoddon went out in search of the legend of Sheila's Brush, and came back with a report you can watch above. 

 

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