From candy-coloured sunsets to snow-covered mountains, winter is the most beautiful season – however, we’d be lying if we said that we didn’t loathe the cold. Of course, when the opportunity presents itself, many of you will not be chilled into social media silence – for there are photos to be taken! One of the most popular shots in Western Canada right now? The Mpemba Effect – which, despite sounding like a TikTok filter, is actually a scientific phenomenon in which boiling H20 can be observed freezing faster than cold water in the arctic air.

With temperatures below -30 C, dedicated Insta-baddies from Vancouver to Winnepeg took their backyards, decks and nearby fields to capture a little December magic.

Here are the best photos and videos shared this week of Western Canadians getting their Bill Nye on.

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@asilfdlavar The results of a beautiful sunset, -25°C, and some boiling water.😍🤙🏼 #mpembaeffect #sunset #foryou #winterwonderland #winter #fördig #ice ♬ beautiful mate – moonman

 

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Now, though it looks super cool, it would be irresponsible of us to suggest you do the same – but alas, many of you will still try.

To those of you who would like to take part in the #boilingwaterchallenge, we leave you with this: Please – be freaking careful, guys.

It should go without saying, but throwing boiling water overhead can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Wear a hood, consider covering your face and don’t film alone. Stay warm and be smart out there, friends! A ‘Mpemba effect’ photo is not worth burning your face off.

 

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