Is a term used to describe the unpredictable weather conditions of
Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It implies that the city can experience "All four seasons in one day" at any
time of the year. The word encompasses all four seasons into one word ( SPring, sUMmer, fALl, and
winTER).
"The Spumalter season runs from early
January to late
December".
"Better take your toque and sunscreen to
work today, feels like another Spumalter day".
"In Calgary, Spumalter requires one to carry an unbrella, and possibly winter gloves, in the months of June and July".