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01-20-2016, 04:51 PM
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? frost depth in Edmonton area ?
random ?, does anybody have any idea approx. what would be the depth of frost, at what depth would the ground be frozen to, in a residential yard in Edmonton? no traffic over the ground...just curious, we talked about it at work today and the consensus was 3-3.5 feet. Are we close?
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01-20-2016, 06:08 PM
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frost
I would say 1-1.5 feet of frost some snow cover and hasnt been that cold this year and with no foot or vehicle traffic that is my guess. Starting a pond excavation later in the week shpuld have a good idea then.
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01-20-2016, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by muskegnmud
random ?, does anybody have any idea approx. what would be the depth of frost, at what depth would the ground be frozen to, in a residential yard in Edmonton? no traffic over the ground...just curious, we talked about it at work today and the consensus was 3-3.5 feet. Are we close?
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Sounds right.
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01-20-2016, 06:16 PM
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I doubt the frost is down over 3 feet this year. Warm temps and snow cover.
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01-20-2016, 06:35 PM
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I think the frost might go just a little deeper than you think.
The city of Calgarys website has their info.... Excerpt:
"In Calgary, frost depth usually reaches an average of seven feet every year. It takes several months to reach this depth and usually occurs in late February or early March."
I'm guessing Edmonton's frost would be somewhat different. Different soils and moisture. Most likely 7 or 8 feet in late winter. I know you need to have your water piping below 8 feet to be safe from freezing in the countryside.
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01-20-2016, 07:31 PM
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I did some digging in a pile last week, there was about 12" of frost in it. We have no snow cover.
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01-20-2016, 07:37 PM
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? frost depth in Edmonton area ?
Looking to get rid of the evidence eh?
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01-20-2016, 08:13 PM
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lol, well not really
the puppy passed on and the family would like it planted in the garden
I am pretty sure its not allowed as per the city, but its my garden and my dog
and planted it will be.
I should have mentioned the garden was deeply rototilled last fall, there's about a foot of snow on the ground.
I did a google search and found info stating that 3-6 feet of frost would be typical, seeing as we have had a mild winter so far (i.e. no -30C) I was curious about real life current conditions
thanks, Al
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01-20-2016, 08:34 PM
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No time like now to rent a mini hoe and dig a hole or 19. 
Could always fire up the pick and the D1 but that doesn't sound like any fun.
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01-20-2016, 10:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muskegnmud
lol, well not really
the puppy passed on and the family would like it planted in the garden
I am pretty sure its not allowed as per the city, but its my garden and my dog
and planted it will be.
I should have mentioned the garden was deeply rototilled last fall, there's about a foot of snow on the ground.
I did a google search and found info stating that 3-6 feet of frost would be typical, seeing as we have had a mild winter so far (i.e. no -30C) I was curious about real life current conditions
thanks, Al
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Sorry about your pup, yesterday I dug for the same reason and had 19 inches of frost(give or take an inch). Shovel off area, I would light up the fire pit over the area you wish to dig if you can and if you don't have access for equipment try a hand held auger to break through in a few spots the rest will be easyish. after back fill place a piece of plywood over the top for a while so neighbourhood cats etc don't go digging.
And again best wishes as your pup leaves for K9 heaven.
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01-21-2016, 05:47 AM
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I can't remember what the city of Edmonton recommends. It's different for every county and city because of different climates. 5 ft springs to mind only because all of our pilings and foundations are dug around that. Don't quote me on that though. Ask the city. Would be a mistake to go too shallow
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