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Weather Discussion => International => Topic started by: PaulMy on January 13, 2019, 03:46:19 AM
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Canada’s most dramatic temperature change recorded 57 years ago on Jan. 10 in Alberta
https://globalnews.ca/news/4835093/temperature-change-swing-canada-january-10-pincher-creek/ (https://globalnews.ca/news/4835093/temperature-change-swing-canada-january-10-pincher-creek/)
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Extreme cold weather alert issued for Toronto as temperatures plummet
Mercury is expected to fall to a low of –15 C into Sunday morning, feeling like –21
CBC News · Posted: Jan 12, 2019 6:15 PM ET | Last Updated: January 12
The alert issued by Toronto's medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa is expected to remain in effect until further notice. (Mark Blinch/Canadian Press)
Toronto is under an extreme cold weather alert for the second time in a week with temperatures expected to plunge into the minus double-digits overnight.
The mercury is forecast to fall to a low of –15 C into Sunday morning, feeling like –21.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/extreme-cold-weather-alert-issued-for-toronto-as-temperatures-plummet-1.4976371
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Ontario: Dangerous deep freeze, risk of major weekend snow.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 7:35 AM - Confidence is growing for a significant weekend storm, in a winter that hasn't met some southern Ontarian's expectations so far. Heavy snow, gusty winds and "truly dangerous wind chills" are all on the table as forecasters keep a close eye on this increasing threat. More on what we know so far, below plus a look at the light ice and snow that impacts the region ahead of this storm.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/bitter-winter-cold-descends-on-ontario-dangerous-wind-chill-clipper-system-potential-weekend-storm/122437
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18-vehicle crash north of Toronto amid icy conditions
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/ontario-freezing-drizzle-icy-roads-18-vehicle-crash-bolton-highway-50-mayfield-road-dangerous-winter-driving/122648
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Extreme' winter weather hits Canada
An “intense winter storm” could slam parts of Quebec and Atlantic Canada this weekend, bringing with it “major” snowfall of 30 cm or higher, according to Environment Canada.
“While it is difficult to give details this far in advance, all indications show a major snowfall event (for the Maritimes),” the department website reads.
Meteorologists have been following a storm system developing in the U.S., and say that if the system tracks further south, it’s possible that some regions currently under special weather statements could be spared the worst of it. “Details should become more clear over the next couple of days as the system gradually develops over the southern U.S.,” said Environment Canada.
Other parts of the country, from northern Ontario to the Yukon, are under extreme cold weather warnings and could face wind chill temperatures dipping as low as -40 C and -50 C.
Here are the current weather warnings across the country.
ATLANTIC CANADA
Snowfall of 30 cm or higher is possible in what is being called a “large winter storm” with strong winds, major rainfall “in excess of 50 mm” and the potential for freezing rain, said Environment Canada.
Newfoundland and Labrador are under an extreme cold weather alert with wind chills reaching a possible -48 C, but the province may be spared the worst of the storm.
QUEBEC
If the track of the southern U.S. storm system shifts further south, it may miss some areas of Quebec, but Environment Canada has issued special weather statements detailing the “intense winter storm” for southern Quebec, which could see “very strong and frigid northerly winds” and blowing snow” that reduces visibility and making roads slippery.
“This storm should invade the province of Quebec,” the department said. “The most affected areas should be those located near the American Border and Atlantic Canada.”
Northern Quebec will likely escape the storm but parts of the region will see wind chill values near -48 C on Friday morning.
NORTHERN ONTARIO
Extreme cold, including wind chill values near -45 C, are expected overnight Thursday and into Friday morning for parts of northern Ontario, including Attawapiskat, Fort Severn and Moosonee.
“This bitterly cold Arctic airmass will remain in place through the weekend and possibly into next week,” said Environment Canada.
WESTERN CANADA
Extreme cold with wind chill values between -40 and -50 C are expected to blanket the western provinces, and wind warnings are in effect for parts of B.C.
YUKON
The northern Dempster Highway region of the Yukon will see blizzard conditions Thursday with “visibility near zero,” according to Environment Canada. “Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous due to reduced visibility.”
NUNAVUT
A few areas of Nunavut are facing wind chills near -55 C today and Friday. “Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill,” says Environment Canada.
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Yesterday's (January 16) hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 1.8 °C 35.2 °F Point Petre
Cold spot in Ontario: -35.5 °C -31.9 °F Peawanuck
Hot spot in Canada: 12.6 °C 54.7 °F Solander Island, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -44.3 °C -47.7 °F Stony Rapids Airport, SK
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Warning: Extreme -50°C Cold Weather Alerts In Effect In These Canadian Provinces
Cold front sweeps across the country.
https://www.mtlblog.com/news/canada/warning-extreme-50degreec-cold-weather-alerts-in-effect-in-these-canadian-provinces
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Yesterday's January 18 hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 1.3 °C 34.3 °F Long Point; Port Weller
Cold spot in Ontario: -40.1 °C -40.2 °F Muskrat Dam Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 10.8 °C 51.4 °F White Rock, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -44.0 °C -47.2 °F Rivière aux Feuilles, QC
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Yesterday's January 19 hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Yukon: -12.2 °C 10.0 °F Haines Junction
Cold spot in Yukon: -33.5 °C- 28.3 °F Old Crow
Hot spot in Canada: 11.8 °C 53.2 °F University of Victoria, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -48.0 °C -54.4 °F Key Lake, SK
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Only in Canada: Saint John man skates through Tim Hortons drive-thru
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/saint-john-new-brunswick-resident-skates-through-tim-hortons-drive-thru-canada-video-viral-freezing-cold-temperatures-atlantic-canada-snowstorm/123028
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Weather, Funny, News
The Long John Index is all the weather reporting Canada needs this winter (MAP)
Most of Canada has been dealing with a winter cocktail of snow, ice, cold and wind in welcoming the season to the year 2019.
And the one question that’s been on every Canuck’s mind has finally been addressed: should I be wearing long johns today?
Every weekday, the satirical weather index website, The Long John Index Service of Canada, helps your average Canadian figure out a very important undergarment decision while using basic terms to describe the wintery weather.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/long-john-weather-index-canada-funny-2019
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LONG RANGE | National Pattern Outlook
FEBRUARY: Winter bottoms out, coldest weather ahead
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/coldest-weather-of-the-winter-ahead-for-parts-of-canada/123215
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January 26 hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: -2.1 °C 28.2 °F Point Petre
Cold spot in Ontario: -46.2 °C -51.2 °F Peawanuck
Hot spot in Canada: 15.2 °C 59.4 °F Nordegg, AB
Cold spot in Canada: -48.4 °C -55.1 °F Shepherd Bay Airport, NU
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Significant snowfall and extreme cold in Environment Canada’s forecast for Ontario
https://globalnews.ca/news/4896560/snowfall-warning-cold-environment-canada/
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Ontario: Closures rack up amid record snow, dangerous travel
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/ontario-snow-squalls-dangerous-winter-driving-blowing-drifting-snow-strong-winds-heavy-snow-arctic-air-coldest-weather-of-winter/123397
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Cherry blossoms bloom in BC while the rest of Canada freezes
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/cherry-blossom-victoria-british-columbia-polar-vortex-cold-in-canada-winter-storm-mild-weather/123448
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8:00 am This hour's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: -11.0 °C 12.2 °F Point Petre
Cold spot in Ontario: -43.2 °C -45.8 °F Fort Frances
Hot spot in Canada: 7.3 °C 45.1 °F Cumshewa Island, BC; Kindakun Rocks, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -43.7 ° C-46.7 °F Tadoule Lake, MB
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Polar vortex rattles Canada, US with frost quakes. See why
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/frost-quakes-loud-booms-on-frigid-winter-nights-polar-vortex/123588
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Wild weather in the forecast across B.C. as blizzards blast InteriorEnvironment Canada warns of winter storms, heavy rainfall, extreme cold and blizzards in some regions
CBC News · Posted: Feb 01, 2019 7:51 AM PT | Last Updated: February 1
Various weather warnings for blizzards, rain and heavy rainfall are in effect for many parts of B.C. as a snowstorm wallops the central and northern Interior.
After a warm start to the winter, colder weather with increasing chances of snow is in the forecast for the Fraser Valley, Victoria area, eastern Vancouver Island, southern Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast according to special weather statements from Environment Canada.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-storm-central-northern-interior-1.5001927
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Groundhogs aside, meteorologists say Eastern Canada and Prairies can expect cold weather into March
By Staff Global News
The groundhogs have had their say, with Nova Scotia’s famous Shubenacadie Sam predicting a prolonged winter and Wiarton Willy getting Ontarians’ hopes up by forecasting an early spring.
But while Canadians can’t be blamed for rooting for spring weather, they would also be well advised to prepare for wintry weather well into April or May, according to Global News meteorologist Ross Hull.
READ MORE: Will spring come early this year? Wiarton Willie predicts early end to winter
Wiarton Willy and Pennsylvania’s venerable Punxsutawney Phil may have both predicted an early spring, but Hull says there isn’t actually a specific definition of an “early spring” in the
meteorology world.
https://globalnews.ca/news/4918749/eastern-canada-prairies-groundhog-day-cold-forecast/
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Extreme -50°C Weather Is Coming To These Canadian Provinces
Dangerously cold.
The weather in Canada is a little bit crazy at the moment, and depending on where you live you're either about to enjoy a nice warm winter thaw while other parts of the country are under an extreme cold warning.
READ ALSO: Good News: Groundhog Day Predictions Say That Spring Is Coming Early This Year
These warnings are issued when the temperatures are so cold that people are at risk of frost bite and hypothermia. Environment Canada is even issuing a list of symptoms people may be experiencing due to the extreme cold which includes: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
https://www.mtlblog.com/news/canada/extreme-50degreec-weather-is-coming-to-these-canadian-provinces
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Environment Canada issues special weather statement for TorontoWeather, News
Environment Canada issues special weather statement for Toronto
After the initial excitement of record-breaking warm weather in Toronto, Environment Canada has now issued a freezing rain warning.
According to the weather agency, freezing rain is expected for Wednesday.
See also
Toronto broke a 27-year-old temperature record today
City reminds residents that Coyote sightings are normal this time of year
City warns of potential basement flooding as temperatures rise
“Precipitation is expected to begin Wednesday morning as ice pellets before becoming mixed with freezing rain near midday,” states the weather statement. “Freezing rain could persist for several hours Wednesday afternoon before ending in the evening or overnight.”
The Wednesday evening commute will likely be affected due to the potential for untreated surfaces to become icy.
Expect a high of -3°C on Wednesday, mixed with that freezing drizzle. But the temperature will soar back up to above freezing by Thursday, when highs are expected to reach 4°C.
https://dailyhive.com/toronto/environment-canada-freezing-rain-feb-5-2019
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Weather watch: Freezing rain hits Ontario as Prairies grapple with extreme cold
Freezing rain could stretch throughout the day
The fluctuation of temperatures will make for a messy midweek.
A blanket of freezing rain moved into southern Ontario Wednesday morning, coating highways in ice and causing school closures.
A freezing rain warning was in place for an area stretching from Windsor, Ont., through to the Greater Toronto Area as of 9 a.m. EST.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/weather-watch-freezing-rain-hits-ontario-as-prairies-grapple-with-extreme-cold-1.4284757
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Freezing drizzle, rain, wind, temperature swings and thunderstorms: Wild weather ahead for GTAhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/frizzing-drizzle-rain-wind-temperatures-swings-and-a-thuderstorm-wild-weather-ahead-for-gta-1.5009153Yesterday's Februart 6 hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 2.1 °C 35.8 °F Point Pelee
Cold spot in Ontario: -35.7 °C -32.3 °F Moosonee Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 7.3 °C 45.1 °F Cumshewa Island, BC; Eskasoni (First Nations), NS
Cold spot in Canada: -47.7 °C -53.9 °F Key Lake, SK
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https://www.sott.net/article/406688-Canadian-Prairies-Record-cold-causes-burst-pipes-31K-calls-for-roadside-assistance
Dangerous, record-breaking cold has settled into the Prairies, causing water pipes to burst and cars to become frozen in place. Meanwhile, more than 31,000 weather-related calls for roadside assistance have been logged over the past few days.
Keep reading for the impact of the storm so far, followed a look at the Prairies, in photos.
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https://electroverse.net/saskatoon-shatters-112-year-old-cold-record/
An all-time cold record was shattered in Saskatoon on Wednesday when temperatures fell to a tongue-chomping -42.6C, according to Environment Canada. The previous record low of -41.7C was set way back in 1907.
Environment Canada issued an extreme cold warning Wednesday, reminding the province of its cold weather strategy — providing shelter for people in need.
The Salvation Army is open 24 hours to provide support for people in the cold. By Wednesday morning, the shelter reached maximum capacity and was in overflow, putting extra cots in the dining area.
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This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: 3.4 °C 38.1 °F Moose Creek Wells
Cold spot in Ontario: -29.3 °C -20.7 °F Royal Island
Hot spot in Canada: 5.9 °C 42.6 °F Kindakun Rocks, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -44.7 °C -48.5 °F Prince Albert Glass Field, SK
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This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: -5.4 °C 22.3 °F Port Weller
Cold spot in Ontario: -39.1 °C -38.4 °F Fort Frances
Hot spot in Canada: 2.5 °C 36.5 °F Pool's Island, NL
Cold spot in Canada: -43.6 °C -46.5 °F Hendrickson Creek, AB
Antarctic, Greenland melt will really mess up Canadian weather, study findsGreenland and Antarctica are a long distance away, but new research suggests the accelerating disappearance of their ice caps will have a major — and underestimated — effect on extreme weather in Canada.
"We're underestimating the impact of the ice sheets on the climate system," said Natalya Gomez, a professor at McGill University and co-author of a paper published Wednesday in the journal Nature (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-0889-9).
The frozen caps covering Antarctica and Greenland are the two largest such bodies in the world. Between them they hold almost 30 million cubic kilometres of ice.
Climate change has been melting both at an increasing rate. Some say the Antarctic's western sheet may have already passed a tipping point of irreversible loss.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/antarctica-greenland-weather-1.5011904
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Ontario: Major winter storm takes aim at the province
Sunday, February 10, 2019, 9:36 AM - A light dusting of snow Sunday night into Monday morning will be a small tee-up to a larger and more impactful system that is set to bring heavy snow, rain, and ice pellets to parts of the province, impacting both of Tuesday's commutes. More on that system, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/ontario-powerful-winds-below-seasonal-temperatures-lake-effect-snow-dangerous-winter-driving-bitter-wind-chill-active-storm-pattern/124006
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Winter weather to hit Maritimes mid-week
Snow, wind and ice pellets are set to wallop the Maritimes this week, with Environment Canada issuing a special weather statement for the region on Monday.
The federal agency says a low-pressure system is set to bring milder temperatures, strong winds and a mixed bag of precipitation to the Maritimes.
Snow is forecast to begin falling Tuesday night in the southwest portions of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick before spreading northeastward in both provinces on Wednesday.
There is a chance that the snow will change to ice pellets and freezing rain by Wednesday afternoon and Environment Canada says that travel may be difficult due to blowing snow.
https://globalnews.ca/news/4947128/winter-weather-atlantic-canada-2/
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Here's what's cancelled in London today due to weather
Environment Canada says the day will start with snow and end with rain, causing dangerous driving conditions
CBC News · Posted: Feb 12, 2019 7:31 AM ET | Last Updated: an hour ago
The Thames Valley District School Board and London District Catholic School Board have cancelled school for the day. Western University has also cancelled classes. (Colin Butler/CBC)
Worsening weather conditions Tuesday morning have closed local schools and shut down Western University and Fanshawe College campuses for the day.
Schools and offices at both the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) are cancelled for the day, according to tweets from both boards.
Buses to both boards are also cancelled for the day, according to Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services.
At Western University, all classes and campus activities for the day have been cancelled and scheduled tests will be postponed. In an online statement, the university said campus libraries, the student recreation centre and food services are also shut down for the day.
All Fanshawe College locations are also closed, the college said in a tweet.
The downtown and Westmount Montessori Academy locations are closed today.
A number of flights out of the London International Airport have also been cancelled.
All library locations in Middlesex County are closed, and books can either be renewed online or returned tomorrow, the library said in a tweet.
Snow, freezing rain, plain old rain in forecast
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/environment-canada-special-weather-statement-shut-down-classes-1.5015486
A special weather statement is in effect for London-Middlesex, according to Environment Canada. Snow falling in southwestern Ontario is expected to change into ice pellets, before changing to freezing rain and finally to rain later Tuesday afternoon.
Strong winds are also expected, with gusts up to 70 km/h persisting for much of the day.
Roads, parking lots and sidewalks may become slippery, and the weather agency advises travellers to be cautious and to adjust their driving to weather conditions.
Accumulation of ice may also cause tree branches to break and utility shortages to happen, Environment Canada said.
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More than 30 weather records (both cold and snowfall) were broken this week in regions across British Columbia, said meteorologist Carmen Hartt of Environment Canada.That pattern that will likely continue for the rest of February, said Hartt.
Parts of Vancouver, B.C. were hit by nearly 40 cm (16 inches) of snow Tuesday afternoon — with more on the way. (There is now a snowfall warning in effect.)
A series of storms this week buried the region in three times the usual amount of snow for the entire month of February in just three days.
The snowiest February on record in Vancouver came 69 years ago, in 1949, when the city saw 60.7 cm (2 ft) of snow.
https://www.thestar.com/vancouver/2019/02/11/vancouver-school-board-calls-snow-day-tuesday-after-record-snowfall.html
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Severe winter weather hammers much of Canada
Adam van der Zwan, Annie Rueter and Mira Miller
Toronto and Vancouver
Published February 12, 2019
Crews work to keep aprons and runways clear of snow during a building two-day storm at Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ont. on Feb. 12, 2019.
Most of Canada was walloped Tuesday by severe winter weather ranging from an extreme freeze in Alberta to an ice storm blasting its way through Southern Ontario.
Strong winds roared at up to 80 km an hour in the Greater Toronto Area during the morning, before the city was hit with up to 20 cm of snow, rain and ice pellets by evening. Traffic throughout the city was stalled, visibility was reduced and airport flights delayed or cancelled.
“There were absolutely no cars on Queen’s Quay,” city resident Scot Milroy said. He was stuck in his downtown condominium babysitting his own children, as well as about 30 others in his building’s party room after schools were closed for the day.
Several winter storms have already swept the city this season. In January, Toronto saw around 63 cm of snow, compared with around 5 cm in December. Gerald Cheng, a meteorologist from Environment Canada, said this winter seems unusually difficult because the extreme weather began late, compared with storms last year that began in December and ended much earlier in the season.
Mr. Cheng said Tuesday’s storms were caused by a “Colorado low," where the weather system formed, and scooped up moisture and warmth from the Gulf of Mexico before sweeping into Canada. This resulted in strong winds, snow, ice pellets and freezing rain.
The Toronto District School Board was among many that cancelled all classes and bus routes for the day, an unusual move for an organization that said it had not implemented across-the-board closings since 2011.
Other boards calling off school for the day included the Thames Valley District School Board, the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board and boards in Peel Region and the Waterloo area.
In addition to the schools closing, Toronto’s libraries and recreation centres were shuttered, and all classes were cancelled at all of the GTA’s universities and colleges. Mark Mills, a supervisor with the City of Toronto’s Transportation Services, said the city had staff “working around the clock” to make sure roadways were salted and cleared.
Small power outages hit neighbourhoods in Scarborough, North York and Etobicoke, where there are “large, mature trees that have the ability to [fall] down and hit the wires,” said Tori Gass, spokeswoman for Toronto Hydro.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-severe-winter-weather-hammers-much-of-canada/
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Environment Canada Is Asking You To Work From Home This Week During Quebec's Massive Winter Storm Air Canada is also releasing their own travel alerts and delays in Montreal.
https://www.mtlblog.com/news/weather/environment-canada-is-asking-you-to-work-from-home-this-week-during-quebecs-massive-winter-storm
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Special weather statement warns of 'wintry mix' for South Coast
Wet snow, freezing rain, and slush — it's all coming for us
CBC News · Posted: Feb 13, 2019 6:49 PM PT | Last Updated: 11 hours ago
The statement warns that rising temperaturs and rain Thursday night and Friday may cause increased snow melt, leading to slushy roadways and poor drainage. (Submitted by Lillian Patey)
We're not in the clear yet.
On Wednesday afternoon, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver, warning of a "wintry mix with the next storm Thursday and Friday."
The statement applies to the City of Vancouver including Burnaby and New Westminster, as well as Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Surrey, Langley, Richmond, Delta, and the North Shore, including North Vancouver and West Vancouver.
Here's a taste of what we can expect:
Wet snow is likely to begin over the South Coast Thursday afternoon or evening, with Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast, and eastern and inland Vancouver Island seeing five to 15 centimetres of snow by Friday morning.
Precipitation is expected to change to rain over parts of Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria, and the southern Gulf Islands as warmer air moves in.
Freezing rain might also occur over parts of Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Howe Sound.
The statement warns that rising temperatures and rain Thursday night and Friday may cause increased snow melt, leading to slushy roadways and poor drainage.
Good luck everyone.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/special-weather-statement-warns-of-wintry-mix-for-south-coast-1.5018798
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Environment Canada Has Issued Rare Weather Alert For Metro Vancouver Warning For Freezing Rain And Snowstorm
https://www.narcity.com/ca/bc/vancouver/news/environment-canada-has-issued-rare-weather-alert-for-metro-vancouver-warning-for-freezing-rain-and-snowstorm (https://www.narcity.com/ca/bc/vancouver/news/environment-canada-has-issued-rare-weather-alert-for-metro-vancouver-warning-for-freezing-rain-and-snowstorm)
Yesterday's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: 7.4 °C 45.3 °F Welland-Pelham
Cold spot in Ontario: -26.4 °C -15.5 °F Timmins Victor Power Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 7.4 °C 45.3 °F Welland-Pelham, ON
Cold spot in Canada: -43.6 °C -46.5 °F Mould Bay, NT
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Environment Canada launches its own weather app
OTTAWA — Environment Canada is going mobile.
The federal agency launched its first weather app for iPhone and Android this week, including a new high-resolution radar option so amateur meteorologists can guess exactly when the next rain storm or blizzard is going to hit their backyard.
WeatherCAN is free, can be operated in English or French, and includes Indigenous symbols for northern locations.
https://canoe.com/technology/environment-canada-launches-its-own-weather-app
Today's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: -1.1 °C 30.0 °F Point Petre
Cold spot in Ontario: -32.7 °C -26.9 °F Fort Frances
Hot spot in Canada: 9.3 °C 48.7 °F Shelburne Sandy Point, NS
Cold spot in Canada: -44.3 °C -47.7 °F Thomsen River, NT
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'Stubborn' weather puts snowfall levels well above the average: Environment Canada
Northern Ontario was mostly at the centre of the storms.
winter coldWinter has pummelled Greater Sudbury with snow, with levels well above the average, says Environment Canada. (File)
The bad news is, February is already on track to be well above the normal snowfall. All you have to do is peek outside to know that, though.
The good news is, there's no significant weather activity in the immediate forecast that will add to the already abundant snowbanks scourging the city, said Marie-Eve Giguere, a meteorologist with Environment Canada.
“The weather pattern this year has been stubborn,” Giguere said Friday.
The storms formed in the Rocky Mountains around Colorado this year, and the jet streams picked them up and brought them across Ontario, pretty much on the same trajectory across the province every time, Giguere said. Northern Ontario was mostly at the centre of the storms.
As of 8 a.m. Friday morning, Greater Sudbury has had 304 cm of snow fall, with the average at the end of February being 205 cm.
For the month of November, 64 centimetres of snow fell, while the average for that month in Greater Sudbury is 30 cm, meaning Greater Sudbury received more than twice the average snowfall for November.
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/stubborn-weather-puts-snowfall-levels-well-above-the-average-environment-canada-1247166
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Up to 10 cm of snow coming to Toronto, Environment Canada says
Snowfall amounts are generally expected to be in the 5 to 10 cm range
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/significant-snowfall-special-weather-statement-1.5023213
This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: -5.3 °C 22.5 °F Port Weller
Cold spot in Ontario: -33.8 °C -28.8 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 4.0 °C 39.2 °F Discovery Island, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -45.5 °C -49.9 °F Shepherd Bay Airport, NU
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London's weather, traffic and gas prices for Tuesday
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/london-s-weather-traffic-and-gas-prices-for-tuesday-1.5024176
This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: -6.4 °C 20.5 °F Point Pelee
Cold spot in Ontario: -35.6 °C -32.1 °F Kapuskasing AAFC
Hot spot in Canada: 6.9 °C 44.4 °F Kindakun Rocks, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -42.0 °C -43.6 °F Shepherd Bay Airport, NU
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Environment Canada's special weather statement remains in effect for Montreal
https://dailyhive.com/montreal/montreal-environment-canada-special-weather-statement-february-20-2019
This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: -2.9 °C 26.8 °F Toronto City Centre Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: -24.9 °C -12.8 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 6.0 °C 42.8 °F Kindakun Rocks, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -39.4 °C -38.9 °F Hall Beach, NU; Hall Beach Airport, NU
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This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: 3.4 °C38.1 °F Toronto Downtown
Cold spot in Ontario: -23.7 °C-10.7 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 5.8 °C42.4 °F Kindakun Rocks, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -39.4 °C-38.9 °F Hall Beach, NU
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Damaging winds likely Sunday, special weather statement in effect
Gusts may be up to 110 km/h
CBC News · Posted: Feb 22, 2019 7:52 AM ET | Last Updated: February 22
A special weather statement is in effect for the region. (Katia Augustin/CBC News)
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement in anticipation of high winds on Sunday afternoon.
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A sharp cold front is expected ahead of the wind.
Gusts from 90 to 110 km/h are possible, continuing into Sunday evening before weakening on Monday.
According to Environment Canada, the winds will be strongest near the Great Lakes.
Adding to the potential for power outages and damage to buildings is a Sunday snowfall, with up to 5cm of accumulation.
Fresh snow may be "whipped up" by the wind, said the weather service, causing sudden whiteout conditions.
The special weather statement is in effect for most of Ontario, including Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/damaging-winds-special-weather-statement-sunday-1.5029370
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High winds expected in southern Ontario, Hydro One advising to prep for possible power outages Hydro companies are advising residents to prepare for possible power outages Sunday throughout southern Ontario as very high winds are expected.
https://globalnews.ca/video/4993613/environment-canada-issues-a-wind-warning-for-southern-ontario-2
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Daily highs – highs! – have remained below –20 C (-4 F) for 9 days in Regina and 10 days in Saskatoon so far this month, while temperatures overnight have remained in the minus 30s or even minus 40s C (-40 F),
Temperatures are running 10 to 20 degrees below normal in many areas.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-devastating-cold-80-years-weather-1.5019623
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Canadians can expect an abrupt transition to spring: The Weather Network
Weather warnings in every province
CTV meteorologist Kelsey McEwen says there are extreme cold warnings, blowing snow advisories and wind warnings in Eastern Canada.
Torontonians push through windy weekend
It wasn't exactly dog-walking weather over the weekend, but that didn't stop Torontonians from enjoying the outdoors.
CTV National News: Intense winds across Ont.
Wicked winds and freezing rain are impacting southern Ontario, meanwhile blowing snow closed roads in Manitoba. Jill Macyshon reports.
Winter will continue to grip the country heading into March but Canadians can expect an abrupt transition to spring, according to The Weather Network.
"Spring is knocking at that door and it's coming in," said the network's chief meteorologist Chris Scott.
"The crack in the armour of winter is showing and it's really going to break down almost all at once through to the middle to the latter half of March."
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Scott said the network is forecasting a sudden flip to spring weather in late March across Canada, but there will be some colder days interrupting the milder conditions.
The network predicts that the sharp change could also bring an increased chance of flooding to parts of the country that received a significant amount of snow in the months prior.
"Winter has got a lock on the country for the next few weeks," said Scott. "It's not ready to let go just yet. So with this spring forecast, we're talking about the next few weeks feeling like the middle of winter, and then a real flash of spring weather."
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadians-can-expect-an-abrupt-transition-to-spring-the-weather-network-1.4311132
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What is the warmest place in Canada?
https://www.touristmaker.com/blog/what-is-the-warmest-place-in-canada/
This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: -5.2 °C 22.6 °F Port Weller
Cold spot in Ontario: -34.8 °C -30.6 °F Fort Frances
Hot spot in Canada: 3.4 °C 38.1 °F Solander Island, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -45.9 °C -50.6 °F Kugaaruk Airport, NU
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Canadian ski resorts upbeat despite extreme weather experiences this winter
https://globalnews.ca/news/5003450/canadian-ski-resorts-cold-weather/
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Poor road conditions, weather close schools on Acadian PeninsulaSections of Route 11, all of Routes 113, 180 closed to public
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/road-conditions-school-closures-1.5036721
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This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: -4.6 °C 23.7 °F Great Duck Island
Cold spot in Ontario: -28.3 °C -18.9 °F Armstrong
Hot spot in Canada: 4.9 °C 40.8 °F Sartine Island, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -38.5 °C -37.3 °F Stony Rapids Airport, SK
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Extreme cold warning issued for all of Albertahttps://globalnews.ca/news/5014346/extreme-cold-warning-alberta-environment-canada/
This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Alberta: -25.9 °C -14.6 °F Stavely AAFC
Cold spot in Alberta: -41.0 °C -41.8 °F Dapp
Hot spot in Canada: 4.3 °C 39.7 °F Herbert Island, BC; Cape St.James, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -41.0 °C -41.8 °F Dapp, AB
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The Polar Vortex Will Be Hitting Canada With An "Arctic Blast" This Week
Polar Vortex bringing arctic air blast across Canada in March 2019 warns The Weather Network.
The Polar Vortex Will Be Hitting Canada With An "Arctic Blast"
Just when you thought that spring-like weather would be coming soon, winter decided to kill any hopes of a warm start to March by sending another hit of cold air to most of Canada. The Polar Vortex will be hitting Canada with an "arctic blast" this week for the first 10 days of March 2019. Is the end of brutal winter weather close? The forecast, unfortunately, says no.
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Another winter weather system on its way to Nova Scotia
Although an intense weather system is nearing its end in some parts of the province, Nova Scotians aren’t out of the woods yet when it comes to winter storms.Environment Canada says another system will begin tomorrow, starting out as snow over southwestern Nova Scotia in the morning and spreading eastward to Cape Breton by early afternoon.
That means Nova Scotians should be prepared for a messy commute on Monday morning.
It says the snow will change to freezing rain and ice pellets for most of the province, but will change to rain along the Atlantic coast Monday afternoon.
Environment Canada says 20 to 30 centimetres of snow is possible for northern Nova Scotia and the valley, with lesser amounts expected in areas where it will change over to rain.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5016883/winter-weather-system-halifax/ (https://globalnews.ca/news/5016883/winter-weather-system-halifax/)
This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Nova Scotia: -0.4 °C 31.3 °F Baccaro Point
Cold spot in Nova Scotia: -9.3 °C 15.3 °F North Mountain
Hot spot in Canada: 3.2 °C 37.8 °F Entrance Island, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -35.7 °C -32.3 °F Waterton Park Gate, AB
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Stunning Cape Breton ice wall attracts photographers
Sunday, March 3rd 2019, 3:00 pm - No sign of dragons (so far), but a massive ice wall is capturing attention in Cape Breton.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/cape-breton-massive-ice-wall-attracts-tourists-no-sign-of-jon-snow
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This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: -8.3 °C 17.1 °F Port Weller
Cold spot in Ontario: -32.5 °C -26.5 °F Armstrong
Hot spot in Canada: 3.5 °C 38.3 °F Discovery Island, BC; Entrance Island, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -36.0 °C -32.8 °F Rivière aux Feuilles, QC
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Environment Canada Says This Is The Last Week Of Winter Weather Before Spring
Finally!
Canada has seen some pretty rough weather in the last few weeks. This isn't abnormal as it is winter in Canada, after all, but we are all looking forward to feeling actual warmth from the sun's rays.
Thankfully, Environment Canada has given us something to look forward to. According to a senior climatologist for Environment Canada and the National Post, the upcoming cold snap this week is that last one that Canadians will endure before spring.
Warmer days are on the way, Canada! Unfortunately, most of the country still has to contend with a polar vortex this week.
Much of Canada has been in the throes of an intense cold front. The prairies in particular have experienced cold weather that has dipped below minus forty.
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Environment Canada issues 12 weather alerts in Quebec for this weekend
While Montrealers can expect a relatively mild weekend, a dozen or so areas in Quebec might not be so lucky.
Environment Canada has already issued a special weather statement for 12 areas around the province, calling for snowfall that could exceed 15 centimetres.
https://dailyhive.com/montreal/environment-canada-weather-alerts-quebec-march-2019
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Pattern change ahead, but there's a catch in Canada's warmth
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/march-forecast-pattern-change-furious-finish-to-winter-milder-temperatures-ahead
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Strong, gusty winds ahead as Environment Canada issues third special weather statement of the weekend for GTA
You’ve made it past freezing rain, get ready for the city’s next weather beast — Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of strong winds Sunday morning.
The special statement follows the end of a freezing rain alert issued by the agency Saturday night.
Bundle up and hold on tight this afternoon, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement warning of strong winds Sunday morning and afternoon.
Garderners beware, with winds expected to hit up to speeds of 70 to 80 km/h Sunday afternoon, Environment Canada is warning of minor tree damage along with isolated power outages.
The winds are forecasted to get gusty in the morning, peak in the afternoon and then diminish by the evening, Environment Canada said.
The good news is that a high of 6 C is forecasted for today, though with the solid gust of wind and 60 per cent chance of rain showers forecasted to hit you, it’s not really that great.
Unfortunately by the time the wind stops, temperatures will also drop to a low of 3 C and then to an even lower -1 C in the night, changing those rain drops into flurries while there will be a slight wind, blowing up to 50 km/h.
As the winter comes to an end, Toronto weather seems to be giving up everything it’s got —even if no one asked for it.
https://www.thestar.com/news/starweather/2019/03/10/strong-gusty-winds-ahead-as-environment-canada-issues-third-special-weather-statement-of-the-weekend-for-gta.html
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Not just for a day, but the entire month. CBC News calls it the “chilliest” February on record.
February 2019 was the coldest February on record for the British Columbia city since records began in 1937.
“We typically see around seven days in the double digits (Celsius) during the month of February,” said Matt MacDonald, a meteorologist at Environment Canada. “We didn’t have a single day above 10 degrees this month.”
https://www.richmond-news.com/this-was-the-coldest-february-on-record-in-metro-vancouver-1.23650466
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/coldest-february-every-recorded-vancouver-cold-1.5039501
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March Break 'springs forward': snow to 20 degrees in Ontario
Monday, March 11th 2019, 7:02 am - Some big changes are coming to Ontario for March Break.
March Break has started for Ontario schools, and while weather for the holiday week famously varies dramatically year-to-year, this year's edition seems set to vary wildly all in one week. Snow showers and chilly winds will give way to a very spring-like storm and soaring temperatures as the week goes on, with the chance for our first 20ºC reading of 2019 in the province. We break down what you need to know to plan your week, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/southern-ontario-march-break-weather-incoming-colorado-low-well-above-seasonal-temperatures
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Ontario: Surging March Break temperatures come at rainy cost
theweathernetwork.com
Tuesday, March 12th 2019, 7:15 am - Rain, snow, and double digit temperatures are all on the table for Ontario this March Break.
2019's March Break is on track to live up to the holiday's reputation for changeable weather. While some in Ontario will be shoveling snow this week, others will see temperatures warm enough for drinks on the patio. A very spring-like storm is on the horizon for the latter half of the week, bringing everything from a hefty helping of snow to the chance for our first 20ºC reading of the year. We break down what you need to know to plan your week, below.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS
Colorado low begins to impact Great Lakes region early Wednesday
Bulk of system moves in early Thursday
Widespread rain for south, thunderstorms possible southwest
Snow for northwest
System brings potential for temperatures in the high teens in southwestern regions
RAINY SYSTEM EYES SOUTHERN ONTARIO
Tuesday may prove to be the sunniest day of March Break in Ontario, as the snow flurries move out and a dome of high pressure briefly settles over the province.
Much milder temperatures are in store for the rest of the week, although they come with a rainy price tag, as we track another Colorado low moving into the Great Lakes.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/southern-ontario-march-break-weather-incoming-colorado-low-well-above-seasonal-temperatures
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Ontario: Temperatures climb as rain, snow move in
Wednesday, March 13th 2019, 6:27 am - Rain, snow, and double digit temperatures are all on the table for Ontario this March Break.
2019's March Break is on track to live up to the holiday's reputation for changeable weather, depending on where you are in Ontario. For some, an incoming system will bring shovellable snow, but for others rain -- including thunderstorm risk -- and a chance for temperatures within striking range of the 20-degree mark. We break down what you need to know to plan your week, below.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS
Colorado low begins to impact Great Lakes region early Wednesday
Bulk of system moves in early Thursday
Widespread rain for south, thunderstorms possible southwest
Snow for northwest
System brings potential for temperatures in the high teens in the southwest
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/southern-ontario-march-break-weather-incoming-colorado-low-well-above-seasonal-temperatures
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This hour's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: 10.4 °C 50.7 °F Windsor Airport; Sarnia; Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: -13.6 °C 7.5 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 10.4 °C 50.7 °F Windsor Airport, ON; Sarnia, ON; Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport, ON
Cold spot in Canada: -47.3 °C -53.1 °F Thomsen River, NT
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Parts Of Canada Will Get 20°C Summer Weather Next Week The Weather Network forecasts "summer-like" weather next week in several Canadian provinces.
https://www.narcity.com/ca/bc/vancouver/news/parts-of-canada-will-get-20degreec-summer-weather-next-week (https://www.narcity.com/ca/bc/vancouver/news/parts-of-canada-will-get-20degreec-summer-weather-next-week)
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Ontario: Weekend shot of snow, below seasonal temps move in
Friday, March 15th 2019, 8:54 pm - The wild March weather continues across Ontario as the battle between winter and spring remains.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-wild-march-weather-significant-interruption-to-mild-pattern-below-seasonal-temperatures-shot-of-snow
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Hundreds evacuated as flooding targets southwestern Ontario
Saturday, March 16th 2019, 8:51 pm - The swinging temperatures have caused flooding conditions for some
The warm temperature that saw out the week may have been welcome to a winter-weary province, but they — and the accompanying rains — have had an unwelcome side-effect: localized flooding due to a combination of snowmelt and ice jams.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/flooding-impacting-roads-and-homes-in-southwestern-ontario-new-hamburg-kitchener-kingston-bolton-caledon
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Canada's Earliest Heat Wave Ever Is Forecasted To Hit This Week
This would be the earliest heat wave on record in Canada!
According to The Weather Network, Canada is set to see the earliest heat wave on record this week, with some provinces expected to see a couple 20°C days in a row.
So while there may have been an earlier heat wave before they started keeping track of these kinds of things, as far as we're concerned, this is the earliest heat wave ever seen in Canada.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/western-canada-warm-up-above-seasonal-march-british-columbia-alberta-saskatchewan
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Territory temperatures spring to top of global anomaly pack
Tuesday, March 19th 2019, 8:03 am - Spring has sprung parts of western Canada into the lead when it comes to above-average temperatures across the globe.
We may be counting down the last few days before the official start of spring, but it seems like the new season couldn't wait to get started across northwestern Canada.
In fact, soaring temperatures from the Yukon to Hudson Bay have landed northern Canada in the top spot when it comes to above-average temperature anomalies around the globe over the past few weeks.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/above-average-temperatures-biggest-anomaly-in-the-world-in-northwest-territories-northern-canada
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B.C. smashed 26 weather records and Squamish was the hottest place in Canada
February’s Metro Vancouver weather forecast included temperatures that felt like -14°C. Now, in stark contrast, the March forecast includes temperatures as high as 22°C inland.
In fact, February 2019 was the coldest February on record in Metro Vancouver since the records began in 1937. Conversely, March 2019 has already broken a number of daily highs, and the overall temperatures for the month are markedly higher.
Vancouver Is Awesome spoke to Matt MacDonald, Meteorologist, Environment Canada, who explained what the Lower Mainland has to look forward to in the coming days.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2019/03/19/vancouver-weather-records-broken-squamish/
Yesterday's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: 8.4 °C 47.1 °F Hamilton
Cold spot in Ontario: -26.7 °C -16.1 °F Moosonee Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 24.5 °C 76.1 °F Abbotsford Airport, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -44.8 °C -48.6 °F Eureka, NU
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Spring weather forecast 2019: What Canadians can expect from coast to coast to coast
By Anthony Farnell Chief Meteorologist Global News
After a long winter for most of Canada, spring is finally here.
Out west, the season is off to an incredible start with numerous high temperature records being set. The ridge of high pressure responsible for the record heat will only slow down through early April, so expect mild and dry weather to continue.
At the same time, the eastern half of the country will have a harder time escaping the leftover winter chill. A back-and-forth pattern will see cold weather through at least early April, with the potential for at least one more snowstorm in Quebec and Atlantic Canada.
Here’s what Canadians can expect this spring, from coast to coast to coast.
Atlantic Canada and Newfoundland
A chilly start to spring will eventually turn milder as the jet stream becomes more zonal (west to east). Occasional storms could bring rain and snow through the first half of April, but overall, this won’t be the same wild spring we saw last year.
A slow and steady snowmelt is expected across New Brunswick, but some spring flooding is still likely due to the large remaining snowpack.
Ontario and Quebec
Colder than normal temperatures will prevail through early April, before the pattern breaks down and we see warm air ride in from the west. The mild conditions of mid and late spring will likely more than offset the chilly start to the season. This is completely different than last year, when April brought abnormal cold, rain, snow and a significant ice storm across southern Ontario.
The much-dried pattern forecast this year should limit a major flood threat in April, but it’s something we’ll be watching closely due to the large amount of snow left over.
Prairie provinces
Flooding is something many Manitoba residents are fearing mainly due to the snow and ice on the ground, but also because of what’s occurring south of the border. Winter left significant amounts of snow and ice across the northern Plains, including the upper reaches of the Red River.
The spring melt will continue, and with the river flowing from south to north, the flood threat on that river and others is something I’ll be watching into May. Thankfully, below-normal precipitation will limit any additional runoff.
Temperatures will be above normal through the Prairies but be warmest in Alberta. Even with the mild forecast, one or two late-season snowstorms are likely in places like Edmonton and Calgary.
B.C.
The record warmth to start spring can’t last forever, but the ridge of high pressure causing it will only slowly break down. By mid-April, temperatures will return to seasonal before warming again late in May.
The early season alpine snow melt is causing significant rises on rivers and streams, but this may also prevent a bigger flood threat later in the spring. Rainfall is expected to be near or below normal for much of the province.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5077899/spring-weather-forecast-canada-2019/
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Smashing start to spring: 79 record highs broken across Canada
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist Global News
Temperatures soared to record-breaking heights on Wednesday, making for a memorable first day of spring.
A whopping 79 new records were set across the country, with majority being in Western Canada.
According to Environment Canada, this kind of widespread heat in March hasn’t been seen in 25 years.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5081710/canada-weather-environment-spring-records/
Yesterday's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: 9.6 °C 49.3 °F Welland-Pelham
Cold spot in Ontario: -14.6 °C 5.7 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 20.7 °C 69.3 °F Hope Airport, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -37.9 °C -36.2 °F Qikiqtarjuaq, NU
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 7.4 °C 45.3 °F CFB Trenton
Cold spot in Ontario: -20.5 °C -4.9 °F Moosonee Airport; Moosonee
Hot spot in Canada: 19.6 °C 67.3 °F Medicine Hat, AB
Cold spot in Canada: -40.3 °C -40.5 °F Eureka, NU
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Search for Ambar Roy on hold due to weather, scheduled to continue Sunday
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/ambar-roy-search-continues-1.5069244
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: 13.4 °C 56.1 °F Sarnia
Cold spot in Ontario: -24.9 °C -12.8 °F Muskrat Dam Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 17.3 °C 63.1 °F Bella Coola, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -38.6 °C -37.5 °F Eureka, NU
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Aurora missed? What happened to the March 23 solar storm?
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/what-happened-to-the-march-solar-storm-auroras
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Ottawa blows through snow budget for 7th straight year
Tuesday, March 26th 2019, 9:15 pm - City records $7.2 million deficit for winter maintenance in 2018.
For the seventh year in a row, the City of Ottawa overspent its budget for clearing snow and ice from the area's streets and sidewalks, plowing more than $75 million into winter maintenance for 2018.
It allotted $68.4 million for the work, but as the city closes the books on last year, figures show the city's roads department spent $7.2 million more than that.
Snow and freezing rain in April and November stretched out the season and meant extra salt and grit used on roads and sidewalks, and more work for the winter fleet.
Budget documents show the city's winter operations crews dealt with rain, freezing rain or snow 98 times over the 2018 calendar year, which spans two different winters. Crews also had to handle 89 freeze/thaw cycles and 91 hours of freezing rain.
The number of those types of weather events is higher than the 20-year average, according to the city.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ottawa-blows-through-snow-budget-for-7th-straight-year-2018-budget-deficit
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 12.4 °C 54.3 °F Fort Frances
Cold spot in Ontario: -16.2 °C 2.8 °F Algonquin Park East Gate
Hot spot in Canada: 20.1 °C 68.2 °F White Rock, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -41.1 °C -42.0 °F Eureka, NU
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Eastern Canada puts the west to shame for this 2019 title.
Thursday, March 28th 2019, 1:05 pm - Eastern Canada has gained some MAJOR bragging rights for snow totals in 2019 so far, putting some snow "victories" to shame in the west.
A true weather battle that's unfolding has brought some "March Madness" out of our own meteorologists. These jaw-dropping snow stats will explain why eastern Canada is picking up some major bragging rights so far this year. That's IF you want to even call this brag worthy.
WESTERN CANADA'S SNOW VICTORY
On Wednesday, Weather Network meteorologist Tyler Hamilton came out with this surprising snow bracket that saw Victoria, British Columbia beat out all of its major western opponents for the most snowfall recorded so far this 2019.
This truly was a "February of the ages" for the generally temperate city, as storm after storm dropped up to 70 cm of snow. In fact, at one point in February, Victoria was actually the snowiest city in Canada, which helped to give the area the bump it needed to surpass other major winter snowmakers like Edmonton, Alberta and Brandon, Manitoba these last few months.
"Victoria went on to the finals with Brandon, Manitoba, but with 70 cm of snow, Victoria knocked off all of the seemingly snowier communities across Canada," an excited Hamilton said on Wednesday.
EASTERN CANADA BLOWS THE WEST'S SNOW TOTALS OUT OF THE WATER
And while this is definitely noteworthy for Victoria and a huge win for the usually sunny city, Kelly Sonnenburg, another meteorologist at The Weather Network, has some even beefier snow stats that will put ALL of these western communities to shame.
"Okay Tyler, I see your 70 cm of snow in Victoria and I want to raise you over 200 cm!," Sonnenburg exclaims. "There's really NO comparison between the snow in western Canada and the east."
Just looking at a few major cities across parts of eastern Canada and the snow totals are nearly triple for what Victoria has "won."
In the city of Toronto for example, over 100 cm has fallen, while the nation's capital region sits at a comfortable (nearly) 200 cm of snow.
But how about Makkovik, Labrador that saw OVER 100 cm of snow in just three days time or Happy Valley-Goose Bay that has picked up 283 cm so far! We just can't make this stuff up.
Now let's remember, we are only three months into the year and parts of the Prairies can be known for their notorious April snow storms. There is still lots of time to make up for this title, so winter lover or not, a bit of healthy cross country competition doesn't hurt.
West or east 2019? Where does your bet go?
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/canada-2019-snow-totals-west-verus-east-victoria-british-columbia-snowiest-february-toronto-ottawa-labrador
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Special weather statement issued for London region ahead of wet Saturday
London’s in for a rainy weekend.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for London and Middlesex County calling for “significant rainfall” through the day on Saturday.
The national weather agency says the rain will begin overnight Friday and continue through the day, bringing as much as 15 to 25 millimetres by Saturday night when things turn over to snow as the temperature dips. More than 25 millimetres is possible, the advisory said.
A low pressure system is expected to track over the province Saturday. In the London region, Environment Canada says the showers could cause ponding in low-lying areas and on roadways.
“There remains considerable uncertainty in the exact track of this system and the associated precipitation,” the advisory said. “Rainfall warnings may be required.”
Special weather statements are in place across much of southern Ontario, with areas closer to London expecting significant rain. Areas north around cottage country, including Algonquin and Haliburton, are expecting significant snowfall.
In addition to the rain, London’s weekend forecast calls for gusty winds Saturday afternoon and a high of 5 C. Snowfall, about 2 to 4 centimetres worth, is expected Saturday night as the temperature dips to an overnight low of -2 C.
Sunday, meantime, is expected to be cloudy with a high of zero.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5112897/special-weather-statement-issued-for-london-region-ahead-of-wet-saturday/
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April Fools - one day too early...
A mess of all the precipitation types for Sunday, sunny on Mondayhttps://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/weather-a-mess-of-all-the-precipitation-types-for-sunday-sunny-on-monday (https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/weather-a-mess-of-all-the-precipitation-types-for-sunday-sunny-on-monday)
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Massive 'Game of Thrones' ice wall forms in Newfoundland
Saturday, March 30th 2019, 6:55 pm - Powerful winds helped the towering wall of ice form
A giant wall of ice that has formed near a small town along Newfoundland's northwest coast has people remarking at its similarity to the Wall featured in Game of Thrones.
The collection of large ice chunks formed over multiple days as strong winds consistently gusted in one direction and pushed them ashore.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/massive-game-of-thrones-ice-wall-forms-in-newfoundland
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Canada Heating Up 2x Faster Than Rest Of The World Due To Climate Change, Drastic Weather Changes Are Expected
Environment and Climate Change Canada's new report shows that Canada is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world.
Canada Heating Up 2x Faster Than Rest Of The World Due To Climate Change, Drastic Weather Changes Are Expected featured image
A new leaked report from Environment and Climate Change Canada is revealing the devastating effects that climate change is expected to have on the weather in Canada. According to the scientific report, Canada is heating up twice as fast as the rest of the world due to climate change. The warming is said to be "effectively irreversible".
If Canada continues to warm up at this rate and efforts aren't undertaken to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions being released into the atmosphere, the report says that Canadians will face "10 times as many deadly heat waves and twice as many extreme rainstorms," according to The Huffington Post.
A government source leaked scientific study Canada's Changing Climate Report today on April 1 to CBC News ahead of its scheduled release to the public tomorrow on Tuesday, April 2. The study revealed several alarming findings on the environment that directly impact Canadians.
The report found that the country is heating up two times as fast as the global average. It gets even worse in Northern Canada, where annual temperatures are warming at nearly three times the rate.
According to the study, "since 1948, Canada's annual average temperature over land has warmed 1.7 C," CBC News reports. "In Northern Canada, the annual average temperature has increased by 2.3 C."
In comparison, NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS)'s ongoing analysis has found that "the average global temperature on Earth has increased by about 0.8° Celsius (1.4° Fahrenheit) since 1880".
A one or two-degree annual temperature increase may not sound like a lot, but it can have significant impacts on the environment. "A one-degree global change is significant because it takes a vast amount of heat to warm all the oceans, atmosphere, and land by that much," says GISS.
"In the past, a one- to two-degree drop was all it took to plunge the Earth into the Little Ice Age. A five-degree drop was enough to bury a large part of North America under a towering mass of ice 20,000 years ago."
Canada's fast rate of warming is expected to bring intense, wild weather to regions across the country. For instance, Canadians living in the south of Canada will have to face more rainfall than normal during winter, according to The Huffington Post.
More precipitation could also lead to flooding risks. Not only this, but the country is also at risk of more intense heat waves, droughts, and wildfires, CBC News reports.
The report calls for efforts to reduce the impact on climate change. It says that humans play a large part in the warming temperatures in Canada. Canada's Changing Climate Report was written by government scientists with help from university experts.
https://www.narcity.com/news/canada-heating-up-2x-faster-than-rest-of-the-world-due-to-climate-change
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 11.4 °C 52.5 °F Point Pelee
Cold spot in Ontario: -16.1 °C 3.0 °F Sandy Lake Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 22.7 °C 72.9 °F Hope, BC; Squamish Airport, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -33.5 °C -28.3 °F Stefansson Island, NU
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 12.9 °C 55.2 °F Harrow AAFC
Cold spot in Ontario: -20.9 °C -5.6 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 18.5 °C 65.3 °F Osoyoos, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -34.1 °C -29.4 °F Shepherd Bay Airport, NU
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Freezing rain could slow morning commute: Weather statement
Ice build-up may occur on roads, sidewalks and parking lots, the statement warns
CBC News · Posted: Apr 04, 2019 6:00 PM ET | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement that warns that freezing rain is possible Friday morning. (Kate Bueckert/CBC)
Freezing rain is in the forecast for Friday morning in Waterloo region and Wellington County and that could stall the morning commute.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement about the two to four millimeters of freezing rain.
The freezing rain is forecast to begin around 7 a.m. and "ould last for several hours before temperatures rise above the freezing mark," the statement says. In higher-elevation areas, it could last until the early afternoon.
Ice build-up is likely on elevated surfaces and possible on roads, sidewalks and parking lots.
The special weather statement also covers Halton Hills and Milton, which means people who drive into Toronto may experience freezing rain during their commute.
The forecast is calling for a high of 7 C on Friday. There's also a chance of rain Friday evening before a sunny Saturday with a high of 13 and a cloudy Sunday with a high of 12.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/freezing-rain-special-weather-statement-1.5084563
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Here Is All the Crazy Weather Canada Can Expect In April
Cold. Warm. Rainy. Sunny.
Face it, the weather has been the only thing anyone has been able to talk about over the last few months. No matter what the temperatures or conditions are, you want to be prepared for what's about to hit the country next.
Luckily, you will be. Although the month of April isn't bringing the most ideal weather, at least you won't be surprised when it does hit.
For the most part, the weather taking over the rest of the month is less than ideal. You probably won't know whether spring is here to stay or if winter is making a comeback during the entirety of the month. At the very least, it makes things a little more interesting for Canadians.
Weather conditions during the month of April across Canada are expected to reach cooler temperatures in the north and in the Prairies and Maritimes, with British Columbia and other eastern provinces experiencing the warmer conditions. Things may change quickly, with a block pattern expected to suppress warm weather on the horizon. More details below.
The good news is that according to The Weather Network, the constant hits of cold weather the eastern part of the country experienced throughout March is on the way to disappearing for good.
The bad news comes for parts of northern Canada that received a more mild weather pattern last month. It's all about to change as the colder air is now travelling in that direction, leaving regions of northern provinces and territories with a sudden cold blast.
On top of the already bad news, even wetter conditions are expected to hit British Columbia this month as well. So, you probably should take "April showers bring May flowers" literally.
The silver lining in all of this is that it isn't expected to last very long. As for eastern Canada, a warmer April is expected in contrast to the unbelievably cold temperatures that just previously took over. So, maybe spring really is making its official introduction.
The Weather Network is expecting that a smaller scale version of the blocking pattern experienced last month will be making a return during the second week of April. This will mean that sustained warmth in western Canada will be prevented from moving eastward towards the Prairies and the Maritimes.
So, as you can probably tell, all of Canada will be facing some pretty back-and-forth temperatures this month.
Western Canada is by far the luckiest this season with the warmest weather, but if the blocking pattern happens to continue into the second half of April, then colder temperatures will return to the south.
Stay tuned for more information on April weather warnings!
https://www.mtlblog.com/news/weather/here-is-all-the-crazy-weather-canada-can-expect-in-april
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ... Hot spot in Ontario: 18.0 °C 64.4 °F London
Cold spot in Ontario: -23.9 °C -11.0 °F Peawanuck
Hot spot in Canada: 18.7 °C 65.7 °F Kindersley Airport, SK
Cold spot in Canada: -36.4 °C -33.5 °F Shepherd Bay Airport, NU
KomokaWeather station (on the outskirts of London) had a high of 18.3 °C ---------------- Spring is here!!!!
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Beautiful spring morning here in Southern Ontario...
Quebec: Freezing rain, snow bring a wintry start to the week
Many are beginning to ask weather April snow showers will bring May flowers since spring is continuing to give Quebec the cold shoulder as the work week begins. Another healthy helping of snow and a prolonged freezing rain risk is targeting the region and the potent system will bring up to 30 cm of snow for parts of the province, along with hours of freezing rain closer to Montreal. We break down this wintry blast, and why temperatures will be slow to recover, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/quebec-winter-weather-heavy-snow-freezing-rain-montreal-unsettled-pattern (https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/quebec-winter-weather-heavy-snow-freezing-rain-montreal-unsettled-pattern)
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Ontario: Seasonal battle rages on, ice, snow and cold return
Monday, April 8th 2019, 7:30 pm - The winter-spring battle persists across Ontario all week and it looks like winter will continue to take the upper hand.
Ontario remains the battleground as spring and winter weather face off this week. Many will be dealing with significant snowfall while others hit the patio as highs climb into the high teens for the first part of the week. By the mid-week mark, however, much of the province heads back into wintry territory with widespread cooler temperatures and a messy mix of wet snow. More on these rounds of stubborn wintry weather, plus a look at why a cooler pattern will win out in the weeks to come, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-unsettled-pattern-temperature-swings-ahead-shot-of-snow-double-digit-temperatures-freezing-rain
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The current weather at Station IONTARIO226 Komoka Village Ontario, Canada 2019-04-10 09:15:56
Temperature is 2 C° with humidity of 65%.
The heat index is 2 C° and the windchill 0 C°. The dewpoint is at -4 C°.
Wind is from 34 degrees at 6 kph with gusts of 19 kph.
The barometric pressure is 1015.78 MB. There has been 0 mm rain so far, with a high rate of 0 mm/hr.
The UV index is 0.5 and solar radiation 148 W/m2.
The 5-day Forecast for London/Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
Wednesday - Times of sun and clouds. Highs 8 to 10C and lows -2 to 0C.
Thursday - Windy, and mainly cloudy. Highs 4 to 6C and lows 1 to 3C.
Friday - Morning rain and windy. Highs 15 to 17C and lows 3 to 5C.
Saturday - A few clouds. Highs 12 to 14C and lows 0 to 2C.
Sunday - Afternoon rain developing. Highs 5 to 7C and lows 2 to 4C.
Monday - Showers. Highs 4 to 6C and lows -1 to 1C.
https://weather.gc.ca/provincialsummary_table/index_e.html?prov=ON&page=hourly
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"Consistent warmth unlikely for most of Canada" until May
Thursday, April 11th 2019, 6:15 am - Spring has definitely sprung in western Canada with cherry blossoms making their appearances, while winter weather continues to persist in the east. Read on to find out why 'consistent warmth' will be unlikely through May.
April is almost half over and eastern Canada is trailing the west, once again, in spring weather. To add insult to injury, a dominant jet stream pattern will keep much of the country from settling into any sort of pleasant, consistent warm conditions right up until May. More on this stubborn blocking pattern, below.
Where we left off last month, the east had the upper hand on the west for snowfall victories and it looks like that trend is continuing as April marches forward.
Just this week alone, parts of Atlantic Canada received a month’s worth of snow in a single storm, southern Quebec was hit with an April ice storm and there was more of the white stuff for Ottawa, though it came shortly after its record-breaking streak of it on the ground since November ended.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/east-versus-west-who-is-winning-the-spring-war-weather-canada
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Ontario: Drying out, but eyes already on the next one
Friday, April 12th 2019, 6:30 pm - A warm, but messy Friday will give way to a rosy Saturday, but another round of those April showers is not far ahead
A messy system retreating from the region will leave behind a sunny, mild and not too windy Saturday, making for a rosy start to the weekend. But the clouds, and deluges, return for Sunday, with still more potential for rain/snow mixing. More details on the stormy Friday below, plus a look at why a cooler pattern stays locked into place, possibly all the way until May.
The 5-day Forecast for London/Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
Saturday - Times of sun and clouds. Highs 12 to 14C and lows 1 to 3C.
Sunday - Light rain and windy. Highs 2 to 4C and lows 0 to 2C.
Monday - Morning snow showers. Highs 5 to 7C and lows -3 to -1C.
Tuesday - Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs 9 to 11C and lows 4 to 6C.
Wednesday - Mainly cloudy and rainy. Highs 14 to 16C and lows 8 to 10C.
Thursday - Chance of afternoon showers. Highs 16 to 18C and lows 10 to 12C.
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Toronto to see ‘significant rainfall’ as Environment Canada issues special weather statement
You might have enjoyed patio weather Saturday but don’t expect the same for Sunday — a special weather statement has been issued for “significant rainfall” in Toronto throughout Sunday.
Environment Canada said periods of rain will start in the morning, with the agency predicting about 10 to 15 mm. The temperature will sit at 4 C with a bit of wind blowing northeast from 30 to 50 km/h, they said.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto warning of heavy rain throughout Sunday.
The heaviest rain is expected to hit early evening. The weather agency is forecasting the temperature to drop slightly, down to 3 C but expecting about 10 to 20 mm of rain.
There’s also a possible risk of a thunderstorm this evening along with the rain, they said. The rain will settle down into a drizzle by midnight and continue into Monday morning.
https://www.thestar.com/news/starweather/2019/04/14/toronto-to-see-significant-rainfall-as-environment-canada-issues-special-weather-statement.html
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 12.9 °C 55.2 °F Harrow AAFC
Cold spot in Ontario: -16.5 °C 2.3 °F Attawapiskat Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 17.8 °C 64.0 °F Lytton Climate, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -39.7 °C -39.5 °F Eureka, NU
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Ontario: Brief hit of warmth ahead of holiday Friday washout
Thursday, April 18th 2019, 7:46 am - Days of downpours will be marked by some thunderstorm risk -- along with the first (and brief) real taste of summer-like warmth
Just as multiple areas are showing the potential to crack the 20°C mark in southern Ontario on Thursday, an active storm track is set to lock in over the region through the Easter long weekend. That means rounds of heavy rain and a heightened flood threat for some as temperatures take a quick and steady tumble by Friday afternoon. More on the timing of this gloomy start to the long weekend, plus a look at some hope by the time the Easter bunny arrives Sunday, below.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS
Temperatures flirt with the 20°C mark Thursday, then drop to single-digit temperatures throughout the weekend
Periods of rain, heavy at times, continue through Friday, changing to scattered showers by Saturday
Combination of heavy rain, melting snow lead to flood threat across central Ontario
Latest watches and warnings HERE
THURSDAY: WARMEST DAY OF SPRING SO FAR
It's been a long time coming as much of southern Ontario remains desperate for some warmer spring weather. And while several areas could reach their warmest temperatures in months on Thursday, the warm-up will be extremely brief as rounds of rain settle in for the start of the Easter long weekend.
"Thursday will be our warmest day of the spring thus far across most of our region, the big question for today is how long can we hold on to some sunshine?," says Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham.
Most places will see temperatures rise into at least the upper teens, and with some bonus sunshine into the afternoon on Thursday you can add a few more degrees to those daytime highs.
ONSouthApril18
"Northern Niagara has the best chance of topping 20°C. However, the southerly wind crossing the Great Lakes will keep temperatures cooler near Lake Erie and along the north shore of Lake Ontario, especially east of Toronto," Gillham adds.
Southern regions can expect a mostly rain-free day on Thursday, but the rain will become more widespread by Thursday evening, continuing through most of the day on Friday.
WATCH BELOW: PRECIPITATION TIMING
With all of this moisture and increasing instability along the warm front, forecasters say there's a good chance of a few rumbles of thunder here and there, though any thunderstorms that do spark up will not be severe in nature. Heavier downpours within storms however, could help to bump some rainfall totals.
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RAINFALL WARNINGS IN EFFECT
More persistent rain will fall across parts of central and northeastern Ontario throughout the day on Thursday, with rainfall warnings in effect.
"Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible," warns Environment Canada. "Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks."
FRIDAY: WIDESPREAD RAIN AND FALLING TEMPERATURES
As a cold front crosses southern Ontario on Friday and the system draws up a secondary low over Lake Erie, more periods of rain will accompany the falling temperatures making for a chilly washout of a day.
"Many areas reach their high temperatures early in the morning on Friday and then temperatures will slowly fall through the day," says Gillham.
More rain pushes in for at least the first half of the day on Saturday, lingering longer towards parts of cottage country. And while the ground is generally no longer frozen in most areas, it will still have a limited ability to absorb these rounds of rainfall.
These three days of downpours will add up to some very hefty totals, possibly even higher in areas that do see a thunderstorm.
ONRainApril18
BIG IMPROVEMENTS BY EASTER SUNDAY
According to Gillham, Sunday looks to be the driest day of the weekend, although the threat for scattered rain showers are still there. If there's the chance to get any additional sunshine to mix in, daytime highs could actually end up being a few degrees warmer than seasonal, especially for areas well away from the shores of Lake Ontario.
Monday could end up being another pleasant spring day across the region, although the timing of a cold front could bring the threat for more rain showers back into the picture by the afternoon hours.
The back and forth moody temperature swings will continue through the last days of April, but the blocking pattern that's been bringing frequent shots of chilly weather this spring is finally breaking down.
"Therefore, any shots of cooler weather will not take as far below seasonal, and more warmth will show up at times," Gillham says, adding that above seasonal temperatures look to dominate May.
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True Canadian Easter: Periods of snow vs 20 C temps
Dr. Doug Gillham
Meteorologist
Thursday, April 18th 2019, 12:39 pm - Are you dreaming of a white or warm Easter?
Most of us can remember years when Easter weekend featured wintry weather instead of spring weather. However, Easter weekend is later than normal this year and we actually have to go all the way back to 2000 to find a later date. Does this later date mean that we can count on warmer spring weather for the upcoming long weekend? Not so fast.
STANDOUT SPRING WEATHER ON THE PRAIRIES
For parts of Canada we will indeed have some gorgeous spring weather. The Prairies standout this weekend with some of the best weather across the country, especially on Good Friday with high temperatures reaching the upper teens and lower 20s from Lethbridge Alberta to Winnipeg, Manitoba.
NatTemps Friday
However, there will be some wintry weather on Friday as snow is likely across the Rockies. Snow will also spread east into the Foothills of western Alberta and we are watching the potential for snow to reach Calgary during Friday night. Snow is also likely in Iqaluit and around Churchill.
HIDE THE EGGS INSIDE: WIDESPREAD RAIN ACROSS THE EAST
From the Great Lakes to Atlantic Canada widespread rain is likely on Friday and we are very concerned about the threat for flooding across parts of central and northern Ontario, southern Quebec and New Brunswick where rain totals of 40 to 80 mm are expected through the weekend over areas that still have a substantial amount of snow on the ground.
East Friday
MUST READ: Flood fears grow right across the country, warnings issued
As the rain spreads east across Atlantic Canada, it will begin as a period of snow and freezing rain across the eastern Maritimes, Newfoundland, and Labrador.
SOME WEEKEND IMPROVEMENTS
Rain is also likely on Friday across southern B.C. with alpine snow for the central and north coast.
West Friday
However, the weather will dry out for Saturday and Sunday across this region with some sunshine and near seasonal temperatures.
Meanwhile, a system will quickly track across the Prairies during Friday night and Saturday and cooler weather will spread across the region for the rest of the weekend.
West Saturday
However, clouds will give way to sunshine behind the system and Easter will be pleasant day across most western Canada with near seasonal temperatures.
West Sunday
Across eastern Canada, we will continue to see widespread rain and possibly a thunderstorm stretching from southern Ontario to Newfoundland on Saturday. The best chance of seeing dry weather on Saturday will be across Nova Scotia, but southern Ontario and southern Quebec will see some clearing later in the afternoon and evening.
East Saturday
EASTER SUNDAY AND MONDAY
Easter Sunday will be a much drier day across southern Ontario and southern Quebec, though we will not be able to shake the threat for a passing shower. Temperatures will be much milder with some sunshine, especially across eastern Ontario and southern Quebec where temperatures will reach the upper teens and a few spots could reach 20 C. Across southern Ontario, temperatures will be a few degrees cooler, especially near the shores of the Great Lakes.
East Sunday
Easter will be a mild day across Atlantic Canada and a large part of the region will be rain-free through the day. However, a band of rain and thunderstorms will track into western New Brunswick and western Nova Scotia during the day and we will closely watch the timing for the arrival of rain into Halifax and Moncton.
Looking ahead to Easter Monday, rain will return to the south coast of B.C. and showers are likely for parts of Atlantic Canada. In between, the weather will be mostly rain-free across central Canada with near seasonal temperatures, but we will closely watch the timing of a cold front as it approaches southern Ontario late Monday or Monday night. Once again the Prairies stand out with some of the nicest weather to be found across Canada.
NatTemps Monday
LAST WEEK OF APRIL, LOOK AHEAD TO MAY
The first half of April has been cooler than normal from the central Prairies to Atlantic Canada, but not nearly as cold as what we saw during April last year. The map below shows temperature anomalies for April 1-17 with the various shades of blue and green highlighting areas that have been on the cool side of seasonal.
APRIL2019GRAPHIC
Looking ahead to the end of April, it looks like many areas that have been colder than normal so far during April will be closer to normal for the final ten days of the month. May is expected to bring near normal or above normal temperatures to most this region as well, especially for Ontario and into southern Quebec. However, spring is notorious for wild swings in temperature and no doubt the warmer pattern will still include some significant interruptions.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/canada-easter-weekend-forecast-heavy-rain-eastern-canada-look-ahead-to-may
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Yesterday April 19 hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 16.7 °C 62.1 °F Thunder Bay
Cold spot in Ontario: -7.7 °C 18.1 °F Nagagami
Hot spot in Canada: 26.8 °C 80.2 °F Val Marie, SK
Cold spot in Canada: -34.2 °C -29.6 °F Grise Fiord, NU
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N.B: Fredericton surpasses flood stage, 100+ troops deployed
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/news-new-brunswick-flooding-be-prepared-to-evacuate-emo-says
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Ontario: Sun returns, only a short visit before next storm
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Monday, April 22nd 2019, 5:45 am - Brief break for soggy southern Ontario ahead of renewed rain
Monday will bring southern Ontario the chance to dry out after a soggy stretch of days, but the break won't be a long one. A new Colorado low targets the province for the first half of this last week of April, and while it means milder temperatures for many, it brings another helping of heavy rain -- and in some spots, snow -- for places already struggling with spring flooding concerns. We break down what you need to know to plan your week,
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-unsettled-spring-pattern-multiple-systems-rain-snow-thunderstorm-mild-temperatures
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Snow, ice pellets and freezing rain: A Newfoundland mix of weather this week
There could be as much as 20 centimetres of snow for Gander by Friday
Remember the Gander snowfall last June 26?
Anyone bold enough to put away their salt and shovels may want to rethink that.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/wintry-weather-systems-1.5107023
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Yesterday's April 23 hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 21.9 °C 71.4 °F Windsor Airport; Vineland Station
Cold spot in Ontario: -9.5 °C 14.9 °F Attawapiskat Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 23.0 °C 73.4 °F Melita, MB; Bratt's Lake, SK
Cold spot in Canada: -33.0 °C -27.4 °F Arctic Bay, NU
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Month's worth of snow may close out April in Alberta
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Wednesday, April 24th 2019, 9:00 pm - Watching for some late-April snow in southern Alberta
From 20-plus degrees to heavy snow? Well, it IS southern Alberta, home to famously changeable weather, which may bring a month's worth of snow to close out the week, along with an infusion of cold air. We take a look at what you need to know, and if you might need to break out the shovel,
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/southern-alberta-several-shots-at-late-april-early-may-snow-weekend-foothills-calgary-lethbridge
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Nation's capital declares state of emergency amid flooding
Digital Writers
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Friday, April 26th 2019, 7:54 am - The city joins communities from central Ontario through Quebec to New Brunswick in activating emergency flood plans.
The nation's capital is in a state of emergency as the swollen Ottawa River continues to rise.
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson made the declaration Thursday afternoon, citing the still-rising river, and with an eye to yet another incoming system that is forecast to bring another 20-25 mm to the capital region.
That's on top of the rains of the past week, which have not only triggered flooding in Quebec and parts of eastern and central Ontario, they have also saturated the ground so thoroughly that it can't absorb much more moisture.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ottawa-declares-state-of-emergency-due-to-flooding-river-rising-troops-deployed-jim-watson
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Ottawa River expected to rise to historic flooding levels
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Friday, April 26th 2019, 7:58 pm - The city joins communities from central Ontario through Quebec to New Brunswick in activating emergency flood plans
The Ottawa River could rise to 50 centimeters or more above flood levels observed in May 2017, officials announced Friday. The record-breaking water levels could be reached near Wednesday of next week.
On Thursday, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson declared a state of emergency based on the prediction water levels could rise 11 centimeters above the 2017 peak.
The updated forecast is based on newly-released data from the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board (ORRPB), which monitors and controls reservoir levels. In a Friday report, ORRPB says the 50 cm prediction is "subject to a high degree of uncertainty."
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ottawa-declares-state-of-emergency-due-to-flooding-river-rising-troops-deployed-jim-watson
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Winter storm hammers Alberta, causing collisions and forcing highway closures
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor Global News
News: Spring snow storm closes highways across southern Albertax
A late-season storm moved into Alberta early Saturday, prompting winter weather warnings from Environment Canada and Climate Change (ECCC).
The agency reported approximately 30 centimetres of snow in Carrot Creek and Rimbey, 17 centimetres of snow in Red Deer and up to 14 centimetres of snow in Edmonton, as of 12:39 p.m. on Saturday.
This low-pressure system first entered the province Friday night west of Edmonton before moving south along the foothills toward the province’s southeast corner.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5213251/alberta-winter-storm-highway-closures/
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PHOTOS: Spring blizzard rages on Prairies
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Sunday, April 28th 2019, 3:00 pm - Spring snow storms aren't unusual across the Prairies, but this is a particularly potent one
You could be forgiven for forgetting what season it is across the western Prairies this weekend, as blizzard conditions collide with thunderstorms and temperatures in the low teens.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/spring-blizzard-sweeps-into-prairies-alberta-saskatchewan-in-photos-video
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Tim Hortons CEO blames Canada’s cold weather for slow sales
By Aleksandra Sagan The Canadian Press
ABOVE: Man skates through Tim Hortons drive-thru after winter storm in Saint John, N.B..
Cold weather and an outdated roll-up-the-rim-to-win promotion slowed sales at Canadian Tim Hortons locations in its most recent quarter, said the CEO of the coffee chain’s parent company, prompting Restaurant Brands International Inc. to revamp the contest for next year.
Comparable store sales at Tim Hortons fell 0.6 per cent worldwide, and 0.4 per cent in Canada. The company only breaks out each chain’s home market for comparable sales figures.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5216194/tim-hortons-slow-sales-canada-weather/https://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/corporate/index.php
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'Cold, #&@%y' weather takes its toll on the Canadian economy
Kevin Carmichael: All of this chatter about the weather matters because of the uncertainty over whether Canada’s economic slump is transitory or entrenched
Alberta had bigger problems than ice and snow this winter. It’s possible the cold made them feel worse.
Gavin Young/Postmedia
https://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/cold-#&@%y-weather-takes-its-toll-on-the-canadian-economy
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MAY: Signs of any prolonged warmth pushed back, again
Dr. Doug Gillham
Meteorologist
Thursday, May 2nd 2019, 6:00 am - With May now here, we review how the spring forecast across Canada has played out and what Canadians can expect for the rest of this month
GRADING THE SPRING FORECAST
Our spring forecast highlighted several storylines for the season. Before looking ahead to the month of May, here is a quick recap and evaluation of the spring forecast so far.
First, we highlighted a “furious finish to winter." That part of the forecast verified very well – actually too well. Not only did we have frigid weather from coast to coast during the first two weeks of March, but parts of Canada are still seeing wintry weather deep into spring.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/spring-forecast-across-canada-looking-ahead-to-may-temperatures
Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 22.2 °C 72.0 °F Welland-Pelham
Cold spot in Ontario: -10.9 °C 12.4 °F Moosonee Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 22.2 °C 72.0 °F Welland-Pelham, ON
Cold spot in Canada: -25.0 °C -13.0 °F Cambridge Bay, NU
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Snowfall warning issued for parts of northern Alberta
By Phil Heidenreich Online journalist Global News
Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for parts of northern Alberta Thursday night.
The weather agency said parts of Mackenzie County and the County of Northern Lights could receive between 10 to 15 centimetres of snow.
“A low-pressure system will give an extended period of significant snowfall overnight, totalling 10 centimetres,” the weather warning said.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5235482/snowfall-warning-northern-alberta-may-mackenzie-county/
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Ontario: Pleasant conditions will bring 20C weather for some
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Friday, May 3rd 2019, 8:48 pm - A well timed warm-up with dry conditions arrive for the first weekend of May in Ontario
A well-deserved break from the rainy weather is in store for southern Ontario this weekend thanks to the departure of the latest low pressure system. While there will be a couple of days to recover from the recent active weather pattern the region has been seeing, more soggy weather is set to return next week and is indicating that it will outstay its welcome for much of the month. More on the improving conditions and a look at who could see 20°C this weekend
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-active-storm-track-battle-zone-chilly-weather-north-summer-like-warmth-south-unsettled-may
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Manitoba's first tornado of 2019 confirmed
Caroline Floyd
Meteorologist
Saturday, May 4th 2019, 4:50 pm - Manitoba's first tornado of 2019 is officially on the books.
Environment Canada confirmed an EF-0 tornado was observed in southern Manitoba on Friday afternoon. The twister, officially categorized as a landspout, was spotted just after 2:30 p.m. on Friday, approximately 6 kilometres southest of Letellier, just north of the U.S. border.
According to the statement from Environment Canada, the agency gave the tornado a preliminary EF-0 rating based on photos and videos received. There were no reports of damage.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/manitoba-first-2019-tornado-reported-letellier-confirmed-landspout
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Summer-like temperatures blast into western Canada this week
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Monday, May 6th 2019, 8:40 am - Impending warmth may be a mixed blessing
Spring is about to make a strong resurgence across the western half of the country, with British Columbia leading the way toward some summer-like temperatures this week. And if it seems like only yesterday it was snowing in parts of Alberta, that's because it was, but a huge change is on the horizon for the Prairie provinces. We take a look at the building warmth, and who's in the running to see 30 degrees this week, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/warming-trend-for-western-canada-ridge-builds-british-columbia-prairies-increasing-fire-danger
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Great Lakes: Watching for damaging waves, shoreline erosion
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Tuesday, May 7th 2019, 4:45 pm - Water levels are expected to continue rising through late May
Floodwaters continue to recede for parts of eastern Ontario and Quebec, even as another high-water situation develops in the Great Lakes.
As of May 7, water levels in Lake Ontario sit at about 75.55 metres, which is approximately 30 cm below 2017 record levels that swamped the Toronto Islands in 2017. Water levels are expected to rise approximately 1 cm each day based on the current inflow and outflow rates.
A windy low pressure system that is approaching southern Ontario is bringing the potential for powerful waves, which could reach two metres tall, on Thursday morning along the shorelines of the GTA.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/lake-ontario-flooding-shoreline-hazard-toronto-islands-water-levels-rise
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Ottawa
Heavy rain on the way, Environment Canada warns
Agency issues special weather statement for Thursday
CBC News · Posted: May 08, 2019 4:59 PM ET | Last Updated: May 8
Heavy rain on Thursday is expected to push Ottawa River levels back up, Environment Canada warns. (Stephen Hoff/CBC)
Environment Canada is warning Ottawa could see a significant amount of rain starting Thursday.
The agency issued a special weather statement on Wednesday afternoon warning between 20 and 40 millimetres of rain could fall before tapering off Friday.
The agency said it expected rain would begin early Thursday morning and continue overnight and into Friday.
With so much rain in the last few weeks, the ground is saturated and won't be able to absorb the rainfall, prompting Environment Canada to warn of more flooding.
The Ottawa River Regulation and Planning Board has indicated that after several days in decline, water levels will begin to creep back up this week in the Ottawa region.
The river is not expected to reach this spring's peak water levels again, however.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-flood-rainfall-environment-canada-1.5128403
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Nfld. & Labrador
It's not your imagination. N.L.'s weather is getting weirder
You might have noticed spring is nowhere to be seen, but there's good news on the summer front
Malone Mullin · CBC News · Posted: May 09, 2019 4:45 PM NT | Last Updated: May 9
Seasons might be flailing around more than they used to, but will it mean ... warmer weather? (Photo courtesy Margaret Mary Martin)
Canadian climatologist David Phillips is trying to show with numbers what we've suspected all along: the storms and seasons our grandparents knew are gone, replaced by more erratic patterns as a result of climate change in recent decades.
Phillips, a senior climatologist with Environment Canada, is in St. John's for a talk Thursday night on just that subject.
"What I contend is, because our weather has changed more dramatically in recent years ... that we're already seeing the effects of climate change. We're not having to wait for it. We're seeing this in our own backyards," he told CBC's On the Go.
"It's not something in Bangaladesh or Botswana, it's in Bonavista and Buchans ... nobody can escape it."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/weather-shifting-nl-1.5128073
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British Columbia
When talking about weather, some Vancouverites want more focus on climate change
As temperatures spike, some say journalistic reporting on weather needs to change
Clare Hennig · CBC News · Posted: May 10, 2019 6:11 PM PT | Last Updated: 11 hours ago
For some people, the sunny temperatures are a wanted break from the rain. For others, the bigger picture is much more concerning. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
The streak of unusually hot, sunny weather in Metro Vancouver has some people happily hitting the beach.
For others, the daily reports of warm weather are a major worry.
In a province that faces dramatic floods and fires, climate change is shifting perceptions on how the weather should be reported.
Some British Columbians argue clear skies and unseasonably hot temperatures shouldn't be described as "nice weather" and the bias against rain needs to go, too.
B.C. heat wave sets 15 temperature records Thursday; more set to fall
"You have a great opportunity right now to make a difference and change the way people think about climate change," CBC The Early Edition listener Steve Britten said in an e-mailed response to an interview with Environment Canada this week.
"Each weather forecast should be based on the deviation from the average, so that listeners are reminded of the dangers of warmer weather."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/how-should-journalists-report-the-weather-1.5131816
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Feeling hot, hot, hot: B.C. broke 26 weather records yesterday
By Vancouver Courier -
May 11, 2019
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Kitsilano Beach is Vancouver`s most social beach, Vancouver, BC, Canada. May 27, 2017 / Shutterstock
A whopping 26 weather records were broken across British Columbia on Friday as May continued its run of high temperatures.
In Metro Vancouver, Pitt Meadows had its hottest May 10 day since 1931, reaching a high of 29.3C.
Meanwhile, in the Fraser Valley, Abbottsford cracked 27.7C, breaking its old record of 25.3C set in 1993.
While most records were broken on the South Coast of B.C., Lytton was the hot spot for Friday – hitting 33.2C. The village hadn’t reached a temperature that high on May 10 since 1949.
Pemberton, Squamish, and Whistler also all hit new heat records. Pemberton was not far off Lytton, reaching 32.8C and beating its May 10 record of 30.0C in 1949.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2019/05/11/bc-broke-26-weather-records/
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Ontario: Widespread rain, risk of snow on Monday
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Sunday, May 12th 2019, 8:09 pm - There is a risk for snowflakes Monday morning for some parts of southern Ontario, as temperatures remain below seasonal
The start to the work week will be wet and cold for southern Ontario as rain will continue Monday.
There is even the risk for snowflakes Monday morning for Dundalk Highlands, due to below-seasonal temperatures. It doesn't appear the chilly temperatures are going away anytime soon.
For timing of this wet system and a look at the forecast for the beginning of the week, read below.
Visit our Complete Guide to Spring 2019 for an in depth look at the Spring Forecast, tips to plan for it and much more
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS
Rain continues overnight and into Monday
Snowfall risk Monday morning for Dundalk Highlands
Temperatures to remain seasonal or below seasonal throughout week
Latest watches and warnings HERE
WATCH BELOW:OVER A WEEK OF DAYS IN WINTER WARMER THAN MONDAY, WILD STAT HERE
Weather Network meteorologist Tyler Hamilton says there were nine days in winter in Toronto that were warmer than Monday's forecasted high of 7°C, which is quite uncommon this late into the season.
WATCH BELOW: RAINFALL TIMING
The low pressure system that brought periods of rain to southern Ontario Sunday continues overnight and into Monday, reaching Ottawa by Monday morning.
Below-seasonal temperatures are widespread across southern Ontario, thanks to easterly winds blowing across Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-low-pressure-system-mothers-day-weekend-forecast-chilly-below-seasonal-temperatures-may-unsettled-rain-wind
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Ontario: Cool and showery days lead into long weekend
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Monday, May 13th 2019, 7:00 pm - Peeks of sunshine fight back against the gloom through midweek.
After a very grey and gloomy Monday, Tuesday will see the return of a friend we haven't seen much of lately -- the sunshine. But some parts of the province are more likely to see sunny skies than others, and while it won't feel like March again, temperatures will be slow to rebound from their stay in the single-digits. More on this dreary streak, plus a look at if there are any signs of hope (or warming) for the May long weekend, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-cool-wet-weather-pattern-below-seasonal-temperatures-dominate-rain-showers-may-long-weekend
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Surprise auroras lit up the night! Now watch for the encore!
Scott Sutherland
Meteorologist/Science Writer
Tuesday, May 14th 2019, 5:45 pm - The sky unexpectedly erupted in a bright display of the Northern Lights early Tuesday morning. Now get ready for the encore performance!
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/surprise-solar-storm-sparks-auroras-could-continue-through-the-week
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Surprising 'hot spot' for May long weekend in Canada
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Thursday, May 16th 2019, 8:00 am - Some of the best weather to be found in Canada this May long weekend will be across the Yukon and Northwest Territories!
As we officially pass the mid-May mark and inch closer to the Victoria Day long weekend, it's only natural to start feeling excited for the nearby summer season now within our reach. Many Canadians will actually coin this weekend as the "unofficial kickoff to summer."
MUST READ: Opening-weekend checklist for your cottage
But for those parts of the country that have been struggling to even see any prolonged pleasant spring conditions, this first weekend of "summer" may be yet another weather disappointment.
"Most of southern Canada will be colder than normal through the May long weekend," says Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham. "In fact, some of the best weather to be found across Canada this weekend will be across the Yukon and Northwest Territories."
Surprising 'hot spot' for May long weekend in Canada
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Thursday, May 16th 2019, 8:00 am - Some of the best weather to be found in Canada this May long weekend will be across the Yukon and Northwest Territories!
As we officially pass the mid-May mark and inch closer to the Victoria Day long weekend, it's only natural to start feeling excited for the nearby summer season now within our reach. Many Canadians will actually coin this weekend as the "unofficial kickoff to summer."
MUST READ: Opening-weekend checklist for your cottage
But for those parts of the country that have been struggling to even see any prolonged pleasant spring conditions, this first weekend of "summer" may be yet another weather disappointment.
"Most of southern Canada will be colder than normal through the May long weekend," says Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham. "In fact, some of the best weather to be found across Canada this weekend will be across the Yukon and Northwest Territories."
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‘It’s like nature’s on steroids:’ Well-known Canadian weather expert tackles climate change and eco-anxiety
Climatologist David Phillips recently embarked on a cross-Canada tour to deliver a lecture titled ‘Weather and Climate: Not What Our Grandparents Knew.’
News May 15, 2019 Yvette d’Entremont Star Halifax
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HALIFAX—David Phillips, 74, has witnessed some wild weather during his 51 years in the business.
But recent years have brought greater unpredictability and damage to Canadian communities, and he's urging people to pay attention to our rapidly evolving climate and the dangers it poses.
The senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada recently embarked on a cross-Canada tour to deliver a lecture titled 'Weather and Climate: Not What Our Grandparents Knew.'
"It has been a real change in 50 years. A lot of people think climate is a slow motion kind of change, they'll be dead before it begins to bite deep and hard. They think it's about skinny polar bears and it's like the ice ages and now we're going to warm up," Phillips said in an interview ahead of his May 15 lecture at Dalhousie University's Weldon Law building.
"What I maintain is if you change the climate, you change the weather…The weather is changing. It's not that we're getting new weather, it's not as if we're getting typhoons in Truro and sandstorms in Bridgewater. What we're seeing is the same old weather, but it is more intense, more frequent, out of place, out of season, and it's wilder."
For the past five decades weather facts, news and science have been on Phillips' radar morning, noon and night. One of his favourite pastimes is keeping track of record-breaking weather. In recent years, he said those records are being smashed at an alarming rate.
"It has been an enormous difference from the previous records, like hitting a home run but out of the ballpark every time. It's like nature's on steroids," he said.
"It's almost as if something else is changing our climate other than nature, and I think it's people."
In addition to factors like greenhouse gas emissions, he said our hunger for urbanization has led us to drain wetlands for skyscrapers and to trade green space for pavement, resulting in a rapidly warming climate.
"The evidence is irrefutable. There's human DNA all over it," he said.
But until July of 1996, Phillips said he wasn't a strong believer in climate change.
"I had seen so much weather. I'd seen the variations of the seasons, I'd seen the extremes and I thought, well it's always changing, it's one of the characteristics of our climate. It's not stable and static and homogenous," he said.
All of that changed following Quebec's Saguenay flood. From July 18 to 21, 1996, many of the region's roads, bridges and other delivery systems for power and water disappeared. Library and Archives Canada described it as Canada's first billion-dollar natural disaster and the deadliest flood since Toronto's Hurricane Hazel in 1954.
By July 22, 1996, 488 buildings had been destroyed and flooding had forced almost 12,000 people from their homes. Ten people died in clay slides created by the rushing water.
"It was more water filling the Saguenay that weekend than would flow over Niagara Falls in two months. We'd never seen a situation like that and I began to think wow, that has to be the storm of a millennium," said Phillips.
"Then it was followed by the flooding in the Red River Valley and then the (1998) ice storm from hell and then it really just absolutely came tumbling one after another, and there just didn't seem to be any off season."
With every area of the country impacted by climate change, Phillips said it's easy to sometimes feel overwhelmed by the sheer scope of the issue.
"I almost suffer from eco-anxiety at times. Are we going to do anything about it?," he said, adding that nations sign treaties like the Paris agreement and the Kyoto accord and climate change continues to accelerate.
"We seem to almost feel we can engineer our way out, we can live by the flood plain, we can live by the sea. I mean one third of the people in the world live within 100 kilometres of the ocean. We have graveyards in the waiting, so to speak."
With so many risks posed by climate change, Phillips said it's important not only think differently, but to act differently. Despite the urgency, he stresses his message is not all doom and gloom. His hope lies with today's youth, a group he describes as engaged and determined to facilitate change.
"This is going to be World War Three, the idea that this (climate change) is going to be the common enemy. It'll be known by everybody. We're going to mobilize together. We're going to solve it," Phillips said.
"And I'll be dead by that time, but it gives me hope that people won't let this happen, that there's still time. But we have to move quickly. The faster we move, the less expensive and the easier it will be."
Yvette d'Entremont is a Halifax-based reporter focusing on health. Follow her on Twitter: @ydentremont
Yvette d’Entremont is a Halifax-based reporter focusing on health. Follow her on Twitter: @ydentremont
https://www.thespec.com/news-story/9355425--it-s-like-nature-s-on-steroids-well-known-canadian-weather-expert-tackles-climate-change-and-eco-anxiety/
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Go to the: 10 of the Most Canadian Weather Videos
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/summer-road-trip-8-canadian-lakes-youve-gotta-see-lake-moraine-okanagan-lake-lake-winnipeg-british-columbia-alberta-manitoba-canada
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OTTAWA Weather: A variable and soggy couple of days, then a much nicer week
Staff Reporter
Updated: May 19, 2019
Files: Nokia Sunday Bikedays kick off. Every Sunday morning until the Labour Day weekend, outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of over 50 kilometres of car-free parkways. Ashley Fraser / Postmedia
Well, at least it won’t be cold out this Victoria Day weekend, but look out the window, and there’s your weather forecast for the next while.
Sunday’s and Monday’s weather is looking slightly less grim on the Environment Canada weather site.
Environment Canada’s weather site for the week of May 19
The prediction for Sunday is, well, a 40 per cent chance showers, with a high of 21 C and a humidex of 26. There’s a very high UV index of 8. Winds will be out of the east at 10 km/hour.
There’s a high chance of showers through late afternoon, then a window of merely cloudy skies, according to Environment Canada.
In the early evening, the showers will be back with risk of a thunderstorm late Sunday evening.
Winds will become southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 before morning and a low of 15 C.
Monday (stop us if you’ve heard this one before) should be mainly cloudy, with a 60 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon.
Winds will be from the southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 and a high of 18 C. UV index 6 or high.
If you can hold on for the rest of the week, Tuesday through Saturday are looking great with either sunny or partly cloudy skies.
Saturday’s high is predicted to be 26 C, but of course in this wacky spring, anything can happen.
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https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/weather-a-soggy-couple-of-days-then-a-much-nicer-week
Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 20.6 °C 69.1 °F Windsor Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: -3.3 °C 26.1 °F Terrace Bay
Hot spot in Canada: 25.1 °C 77.2 °F Lytton, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -17.7 °C 0.1 °F Hanbury River, NT
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Alberta: Out of control wildfires, extreme danger rating
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Sunday, May 19th 2019, 8:59 pm - Dry, windy conditions can help wildfires rapidly spread
The wildfire danger for the entire Slave Lake Forest Area is extreme due to extremely dry and windy conditions. These weather conditions can cause fires to burn intensely and spread quickly, and are expected to increase the spread of wildfires through Monday.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/extreme-wildfire-danger-in-northern-alberta-slave-lake-forest-area-dry-windy-low-humidity
Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 29.7 °C 85.5 °F Delhi (KomokaWeather 28.3°C)
Cold spot in Ontario: -3.7 °C 25.3 °F Attawapiskat Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 29.7 °C 85.5 °F Delhi, ON
Cold spot in Canada: -17.5 °C 0.5 °F Mould Bay, NT
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Alberta: Local emergency, evacuations as wildfires grow
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Tuesday, May 21st 2019, 7:00 am - Dry, windy conditions can help wildfires rapidly spread
Wildfire season has roared to life in Alberta, as dry and windy conditions have allowed fires to more than triple in size in fewer than 24 hours.
Most of northern Alberta is under a fire ban, fire permits are currently suspended in the impacted areas, and an off-highway vehicle restriction is also in effect. Fire danger in that part of the province, along with parts of neighbouring Saskatchewan, is considered extreme or very high with seven "out of control" fires currently burning in the area.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/extreme-wildfire-danger-in-northern-alberta-slave-lake-forest-area-dry-windy-low-humidity
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Nfld. & Labrador
Wintry weather warnings continue in Newfoundland
Mix of rain and snow heading to parts of the island
CBC News · Posted: May 21, 2019 7:43 AM NT | Last Updated: May 21
Environment Canada has issued some wintery weather warnings for parts of Newfoundland, after some snow, rain, and strong winds over the May long weekend. (Rodney Barney/Twitter)
Just days after the May long weekend, which in other parts of the country is the unofficial start to spring or even summer, Newfoundland is set to deal with some more winter.
Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for the Avalon Peninsula and the south coast of the island.
Forecasts show a wintry mix of weather on the way, starting on the south coast Tuesday night, and spreading to the Avalon on Wednesday morning.
Meteorologist Rodney Barney says it will likely start as rain, but will switch to wet snow as temperatures drop, especially in southern and eastern Newfoundland.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/may-winter-weather-continues-1.5143005
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Praise the weather gods: It's going to feel like 30 degrees in Toronto Thursday
And you'd better dig up your sunscreen too. Environment Canada is forecasting a UV index of 7.
CBC News · Posted: May 22, 2019 10:43 PM ET | Last Updated: 9 hours ago
The mercury is expected to reach a high 25 C by Thursday afternoon with the humidex making it feel more like 30, according to Environment Canada. (Nathan Denette/Canadian Press)
After a wind and rain-soaked letdown to the start of spring, finally Toronto will be treated to some warm — dare we say hot — weather Thursday.
The mercury is expected to reach a high 25 C by Thursday afternoon with the humidex making it feel more like 30, according to Environment Canada.
And you'd better dig up your sunscreen too. The weather agency is forecasting a UV index of seven Thursday, classified as "high."
Sure, there's also a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon, but we'll take it.
The morning begins with a sun-cloud mix with temperatures climbing by the hour from about 15 C at 8 a.m. to 21 by noon.
If you've been waiting for warmth, 2 p.m. will be the sweet spot when the temperature will peak.
Winds are also expected to ramp up as the day goes on with gusts as powerful as 50 kilometres per hour, but the sun is expected to return again around 6 p.m.
And if that weren't lovely enough, the temperatures are expected to stay warm into the evening, falling to just 16 C by 10 p.m.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/warm-weather-toronto-1.5146095
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Yesterday's May 22 hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 20.7 °C 69.3 °F Sandy Lake Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: -4.6 °C 23.7 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 28.2 °C 82.8 °F Pemberton Airport, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -18.3 °C -0.9 °F Stefansson Island, NU
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Fire-driven weather is 'new reality' for Canada and elsewhere, expert cautions
'It's kind of like a Game of Thrones. You don't know where the dragon is going to be exhaling next'
CBC Radio · Posted: May 23, 2019 12:29 PM ET | Last Updated: May 23
Storm clouds that suck up flames, dirt and smoke from wildfires and deposit them elsewhere, also known as 'firenados,' could become a new weather reality, according to Ed Sruzik. (CBC News)
Springtime has become synonymous with wildfire season in many parts of Canada, and it's time the preparation and damage control reflected this, says Ed Struzik.
Our changing climate is directly impacting the frequency and intensity of wildfires, and it's important that Canada's approach to combating these blazes — and their resulting weather systems — is re-visited, he told The Current's Anna Maria Tremonti.
"Our traditional response to wildfire is not going to be good enough in the future," the author of Firestorm: How Wildfire Will Shape Our Future said.
'We have to learn to live with fire': How wildfires are changing Canadian summers
Wildfires
'A bomb ready to go off' Canada not prepared for 'inevitable wildfires' says expert
Struzik, who is also a fellow at the Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy at Queen's University, spoke with Tremonti about the devastating wildfire south of High Level, Alta., that has led to the evacuation of about 5,000 people, and what the future of wildfires looks like.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-may-23-2019-1.5145446/fire-driven-weather-is-new-reality-for-canada-and-elsewhere-expert-cautions-1.5146262
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Yesterday's May 24 hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Newfoundland and Labrador: 16.6 °C 61.9 °F Wabush Airport
Cold spot in Newfoundland and Labrador: -5.1 °C 22.8 °F Nain
Hot spot in Canada: 25.7 °C 78.3 °F Revelstoke Airport, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -16.5 °C 2.3 °F Consul Lake, NU
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PHOTOS: Flash floods, powerful winds rip through Ontario
Digital Writers
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Saturday, May 25th 2019, 9:48 pm - A cold front triggered a line of severe thunderstorms in Ontario Saturday afternoon and evening
Severe thunderstorms fired up across southern, northeastern and eastern Ontario Saturday afternoon and evening. Residents took to social media to post photos and videos of the active weather.
The storms were sparked as a cold front trekked across southern, northeastern and eastern areas of the province, quickly prompting reports of downpours, flooding, lightning, hail and strong winds (including a microburst).
It even resulted in a brief tornado warning for Little Abitibi-Kesagami Lake in northeastern Ontario Saturday evening. Environment Canada dropped it at 7:22 p.m.
The storms have since moved out and sunshine will return to Ontario on Sunday. The latest on Ontario's forecast can be found here.
Pictures and videos of Saturday's storms can be found below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/photos-severe-thunderstorms-hit-southern-ontario
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Revealed: Canada’s 2019 Summer Forecast
Dr. Doug Gillham
Meteorologist
Monday, May 27th 2019, 6:00 am - A look at how to plan for your next three months ahead.
After a spring that has lacked consistent warmth across most of Canada, the most anticipated season of the year is finally upon us and many Canadians are wondering if the cool pattern will continue through the summer.
Visit our Complete Guide to Summer 2019 for tips to plan for it and much more
To answer this question, The Weather Network has released its summer forecast for the months of June, July, and August with an overview of what Canadians can expect for the upcoming season. Our forecast highlights another hot and dry summer across B.C. with a heightened threat for wildfires. The wildfire season is off to an early start and there are troubling signs pointing to another active and high impact fire season.
On the other hand, a changeable summer is likely from the Prairies, through Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, with less extreme heat compared to last summer.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/summer-forecast-2019-canada-ontario-quebec-prairies-british-columbia-maritimes-newfoundland-alberta-northwest-territories-yukon-nunavut
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Warmer summer expected in the West spells bad news for forest fires
Updated May 27, 2019
The Chuckegg Creek wildfire burns out of control in the High Level Forest Area, near the town of High Level, Alberta.
With the wildfire season already under way in British Columbia and Alberta, Environment Canada is predicting a long, hot summer to come.
The wildfire threat has already forced evacuations in northwestern Alberta and central British Columbia, and the preliminary outlook for this summer points to worsening conditions, said David Phillips, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s senior climatologist.
“They need rain in Alberta, in British Columbia," he said. “It’s ominous with regard to the forest-fire season.”
Although the summer outlook won’t be finalized until June 1, Mr. Phillips said Environment Canada’s forecast models point to a warmer-than-normal summer for much of the country, with “too much summer out west and not enough here in the central part of Canada.”
British Columbia, most of the Prairies, all of the North, Atlantic Canada and a large part of Quebec can expect June, July and August to be warmer than normal, on average.
For those parts of the country that have had a slow start to spring, the warmer temperatures will be welcomed. "Canadians want different things for this summer: In the East, we want it to dry up, for the sun come out. … Everything is wet, wet, wet. People say it’s too cold for black flies,” Mr. Phillips said.
For the most populated regions in Central Canada, Environment Canada sees too much uncertainty to forecast the summer trends, he said.
However, the Weather Network’s chief meteorologist Chris Scott predicts the wet weather that Ontario and Quebec have experienced in May will continue during the summer months and could lead to a heightened risk of flash flooding in some areas.
He said Southern Ontario and Quebec will get their hot days, but there won’t be as many as last summer.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-warmer-summer-expected-in-the-west-spells-bad-news-for-forest-fires/
“Last summer was a deadly one,” Mr. Scott said, referencing the heat-related deaths in Quebec. “We don’t expect this summer to be as hot.”
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Summer 2019 outlook for Canada
By Brett Anderson, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Below are the key points I want to make in regards to the upcoming summer outlook.......
--Weak to moderate El Nino conditions are expected in the equatorial Pacific into this summer, and this may have a small role in the weather pattern this summer, especially in the western half of the country.
--Expect an unusually warm and dry summer across western Canada, especially British Columbia through the Yukon Territory. This is likely to lead to an active wildfire season in this region, with a higher probability of large fires that can burn tremendous amounts of land area. Later in the summer, smoke from large wildfires in the north may become a health issue at times across southern British Columbia and southwestern Alberta, this includes places such as Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.
****In Canada, lightning causes around 50 percent of all wildfires (from National Resources Canada), however, lightning started fires are responsible for 85 percent of all the area that is burned in Canada on average.
--Increased potential for record-challenging heat over portions of British Columbia this summer.
--Currently, significant drought exists in portions of northwestern British Columbia, northern Alberta and from south-central Saskatchewan to south-central Manitoba. Based on our current outlook, I fear that drought conditions may become extreme this summer from central and northern British Columbia, through northern Alberta.
--Rainfall may end up above normal across extreme southwestern Alberta this summer, as this region may be on the northern extent of moist air being drawn northward into the United States Rockies during July and August. Expect more thunderstorms than usual with a higher threat for lightning and flash flooding in places such as Banff and Waterton Lakes national parks.
--Water temperatures are expected to remain above normal along coastal British Columbia this summer, which may result in a higher population of Salmon.
--Based on the projected pattern, we expect a lower-than-normal amount of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across the Prairie region this summer.
--A wetter-than-usual summer is expected across a large portion of Ontario, as showers and heavy thunderstorms will be common. I also expect a more humid summer with plenty of biting flies and mosquitoes (this includes cottage country). This may also lead to an increased threat for tornadoes over southwestern Ontario.
--Lake water levels throughout much of the Great Lakes are expected to remain well above normal into this summer, which also increases the risk for coastal erosion and property damage during storms.
--The summer looks to be abnormally warm from southern Quebec through much of Atlantic Canada. a more persistent west to west-northwesterly wind flow pattern should limit the amount of Atlantic moisture into the region, leading to more sunshine than usual.
--Based on current conditions and the expected summer pattern, the risk for wildfires from northern Ontario through northern and central Quebec will be reduced, with a lower number of fires and less area burned compared to normal.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-blogs/anderson/summer-2019-outlook-for-canada/70008390
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West: Heat, wildfire relief comes with thunderstorm risk
Digital Writers
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Wednesday, May 29th 2019, 8:00 pm - Unsettled pattern shaping up across western Canada set to provide some relief from the hot, dry conditions.
Smoky skies and challenging firefighting conditions prevail in Alberta, but an expected shift in the pattern across the region will finally bring some hope in the way of rain showers and cooler temperatures by week's end. Before temperatures moderate, however, we face a lingering thunderstorm threat -- one that has the potential to spark new fires. More on the start of this unsettled pattern and the thunderstorm threats we're watching, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/western-canada-heat-thunderstorm-risk-british-columbia-prairies
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Saskatchewan: 33.3 °C 91.9 °F Elbow
Cold spot in Saskatchewan: -3.3 °C 26.1 °F Key Lake
Hot spot in Canada: 33.9 °C 93.0 °F Ashcroft, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -7.8 °C 18.0 °F Hanbury River, NT
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Windsor
Inclement weather rips through southwestern Ontario
A tornado warning was in place at one point Saturday afternoon
CBC News · Posted: Jun 01, 2019 4:43 PM ET | Last Updated: June 1
Storm clouds move across Lake Erie near John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area, close to Harrow, Ont. and Kingsville, Ont. - June 1, 2019 (Pat Allan/Facebook)
A short-lived tornado warning was issued by Environment Canada Saturday afternoon for Windsor and Essex County.
As of 4:15 p.m. the storm system had been downgraded to a thunderstorm watch by the weather agency.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/inclement-weather-rips-through-southwestern-ontario-1.5158958
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Ottawa's wild weather 'the tip of the iceberg,' some experts say
Others believe tornadoes, flooding more difficult to predict
Laura Osman · CBC News · Posted: Jun 04, 2019 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: an hour ago
A view of the tornado from Highway 17 near the east-Ottawa neighbourhood of Cumberland on June 2, 2019. (Jason Desmatais)
In 2017, Ottawa was hit with devastating floods. The next year, six tornadoes touched down in the region, ripping homes apart.
This year, a double whammy: more flooding last month, and on Sunday evening, another tornado.
'We just took cover': Orléans reeling after tornado tears through region
Tornado confirmed in Orléans
The weather in the capital is beginning to feel downright biblical.
Anatomy of a storm
And while experts aren't forecasting swarms of locusts just yet, several warn Ottawa should be prepared to deal with more of nature's wrath as the climate continues to warm.
"This is the tip of the iceberg, so to speak," said Paul Beckwith, a climate systems specialist and professor at the University of Ottawa.
"You know that it's going to get a lot worse."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/tornado-climatologist-june-3-1.5159862
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Mid-June: No sign of consistent above avg. temps for many
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/june-2019-outlook-cool-great-lakes-british-columbia-alberta-saskatchewan-manitoba-ontario-quebec-nova-scotia-maritimes-pei-newfoundland-labrador-temperature-weather-rain-sun
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Yesterday's June 9 hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 32.7 °C 90.9 °F Attawapiskat Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: 3.8 °C 38.8 °F Fort Frances
Hot spot in Canada: 33.0 °C 91.4 °F La Tuque, QC
Cold spot in Canada: -6.6 °C 20.1 °F Mould Bay, NT
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4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes under Lake Erie
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Monday, June 10th 2019, 3:47 pm - There are numerous reports of strong shaking felt
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 5.0 kilometres was recorded on 10:55 a.m. Monday morning on the U.S. side of Lake Erie.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/4-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-75km-south-of-lake-erie-canada
Earthquake Ohio locator
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 24.9 °C 76.8 °F Windsor Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: -1.0 °C 30.2 °F Armstrong
Hot spot in Canada: 35.0 °C 95.0 °F Lytton Climate, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -5.7 °C 21.7 °F Mould Bay, NT
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Victoria shatters 121-year-old heat record on Tuesday
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature Global News
Victoria’s Inner Habour shattered a 121-year-old heat record but Environment Canada isn’t getting too excited about.
A high of 28.4 C was recorded by a Victoria Harbour weather station on Tuesday, according to Environment Canada. The previous high on June 11 was 21.7 C set in 1898, a record that meteorologist Doug Lundquist said was “an easy one to break.”
https://globalnews.ca/news/5383968/victoria-heat-record-weather-june/
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Prairies: Lightning, large hail come with severe storms
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Thursday, June 13th 2019, 10:48 pm - Thunderstorms that have been severe at times are tracking into Saskatchewan through Friday
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/severe-thunderstorm-risk-prairies-alberta-southwestern-saskatchewan-manitoba-golf-ball-size-hail-strong-winds-beneficial-rain
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June 15 hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 23.1 °C 73.6 °F Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: -0.6 °C 30.9 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 32.8 °C 91.0 °F Ashcroft, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -3.0 °C 26.6 °F Tuktut Nogait National Park, NT
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West: Stormy start to week before summer snow threat
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Sunday, June 16th 2019, 7:40 pm - A wild weather week ahead for western Canada
Rainy days are ahead for parts of the Prairies, first in the form of lingering thunderstorms and then in what may amount to the most rain in months for many. That rain will be welcomed for places that have been dealing with drought and wildfires, but it comes with a chilly price tag -- falling temperatures also bring the threat for a snowy official start to summer. We break down what you need to know for the week ahead, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/prairies-unsettled-pattern-thunderstorms-heavy-rain-summer-snow-risk-late-week
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Ontario: First few days of summer won't offer long-awaited heat
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Monday, June 17th 2019, 8:37 pm - Summer's almost here, but don't bank on the heat for a little while longer yet.
As some Ontarians may be counting down to the end of what's been a mostly dreary and below seasonal spring season, the first days of summer don't look to offer much improvement as far as the summer heat goes. Cooler-than-average temperatures and unsettled conditions will remain in place as we head into the official kick off to summer on Friday.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/southern-ontario-cooler-unsettled-pattern-prevails-into-first-days-of-summer
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 26.7 °C 80.1 °F Brockville
Cold spot in Ontario: 0.8 °C 33.4 °F Big Trout Lake
Hot spot in Canada: 31.1 °C 88.0 °F Osoyoos, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -3.2 °C 26.2 °F Mould Bay, NT
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Atlantic: Potent system to bring soaking rain, thunderstorms
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Wednesday, June 19th 2019, 6:45 pm - Soggy few days ahead for Atlantic Canada with little breaks in between unsettled weather.
The official start to summer is right on the horizon, but Atlantic Canada can't seem to shake the damp and dreary pattern that's been the hallmark of this spring. While temperatures will be close to seasonal for many (with a few big exceptions), it'll be hard to get out and enjoy the early summer weather amid drenching rain and thunderstorms. More on how much rain to expect and why the long range outlook offers little hope for improvement from the active storm track, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/atlantic-canada-potent-system-days-of-rain-thunderstorms-gusty-winds-unsettled-weather-first-weekend-of-summer
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Calgary
10 cm of snow forecast for Banff and Jasper parks, Environment Canada warns
Weather alert says snow expected to fall along Highway 93 until Friday
CBC News · Posted: Jun 20, 2019 11:22 AM MT | Last Updated: June 20
Environment Canada issued snowfall warnings for Banff and Jasper national parks, and rainfall warnings for parts of west-central Alberta on Thursday. (Environment Canada)
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/weather-snow-banff-jasper-environment-canada-snowfall-warning-1.5183108
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First day of summer and this part of Canada woke up to 25cm of SNOW
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theweathernetwork.com
Friday, June 21st 2019, 11:54 am - These snowy scenes may be difficult to digest, especially since it's the first day of SUMMER!
We're thinking Mother Nature may have our seasons confused as parts of western Canada face a HEAVY swath of snow right on the first day of summer.
Summer revealed! Visit our Complete Guide to Summer 2019 for an in-depth look at the Summer Forecast, tips to plan for it and much more
Instead of abundant sunshine and pleasant temperatures more reminiscent of the favoured season, snowfall warnings have stretched across the higher elevations of the Rockies and into parts of the B.C. Interior this week. That's as an extremely slow and moisture-packed system dumps heavy, flooding rains on other parts of the Prairies.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/first-day-of-summer-marked-with-25-centimetres-of-snow-alberta-jasper-banff
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Environment Canada Warns That Saskatchewan Is Facing Funnel Cloud Threats
The statement says funnel clouds often appear with little or no warning!
Helena Hanson
Environment Canada has issued a funnel cloud weather warning for most of central and southeastern Saskatchewan, with the area most likely to be affected including the City of Regina.
The city, which is the second-largest city in the province of Saskatchewan, was issued a funnel cloud advisory on Saturday morning at approximately 10:30 a.m. The warning stated that “Conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds today.”
The advisory stretches as far north as Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Yorkton and the City of Regina, and reaches as far southeast as Carlyle. According to the Environment Canada website, “These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms.”
https://www.narcity.com/news/ca/sk/environment-canada-warns-that-saskatchewan-is-facing-funnel-cloud-threats
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Ontario: Rain, storm risk interrupt glorious summer weather
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Monday, June 24th 2019, 7:22 am - A rain and thunderstorm risk returns to southern Ontario and sticks around for much of the week.
The weather conditions finally aligned perfectly with the season as the first full weekend of summer brought an ideal stretch of warmth and abundant sunshine to much of southern Ontario. While most of Monday will remain dry, the risk for rain and thunderstorms returns to region with conditions staying unsettled through the mid-week mark. More on the timing and impact of these storms, plus a look at the heat building ahead of the upcoming Canada Day long weekend, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/thunderstorm-rain-risk-returns-to-southern-ontario-as-humidity-builds-look-ahead-to-canada-day-long-weekend
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Lake vs pool this long weekend? We took the 'swimworthy' test for you
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Tuesday, June 25th 2019, 7:45 am - The first official long weekend of the summer is upon us and we want to give you everything to plan for it.
COUNTING DOWN TO THE CANADA DAY LONG WEEKEND
The countdown to the Canada Day long weekend continues and we are offering this NEW special segment as a way to help you prepare for the much anticipated start of the summer holidays.
In the days ahead, we will take you beyond just the weather forecast with information on water temperatures (both lake and pool), where and why mosquitoes might be particularly pesky, your fireworks forecast and so much MORE.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-canada-day-long-weekend-beyond-the-forecast-beach-closures-lake-temperatures
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The 5-day Forecast for London/Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
Wednesday - Abundant sunshine. Highs 26 to 28C and lows 15 to 17C.
Thursday - Plenty of sun. Highs 28 to 30C and lows 16 to 18C.
Friday - A few thunderstorms possible. Highs 26 to 28C and lows 18 to 20C.
Saturday - A few thunderstorms possible. Highs 26 to 28C and lows 16 to 18C.
Sunday - A few clouds. Highs 25 to 27C and lows 13 to 15C.
Monday - Mix of sun and clouds. Highs 26 to 28C and lows 17 to 19C.
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Newfoundland and Labrador: 25.7 °C78.3 °F Churchill Falls
Cold spot in Newfoundland and Labrador: 1.8 °C35.2 °F Deer Lake Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 30.8 °C87.4 °F Vineland Station, ON
Cold spot in Canada: -1.4 °C29.5 °F Qikiqtarjuaq, NU; Qikiqtarjuaq Airport, NU
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Stormy weather expected to move into Canada Day long weekend
Regina / 980 CJME
CJME News
June 27, 2019 07:18 pm
Stormy weather expected to move into Canada Day long weekend
A storm cloud looms over east Regina on June 6, 2019. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan’s storm season is in full force.
On Thursday afternoon, the southwest part of the province saw Environment Canada issue a mixture of severe thunderstorm watches and warnings, along with tornado warnings.
Meteorologist Roby Dyck says a low-pressure system moving in from Alberta is forming supercell thunderstorms that produce wall clouds.
“(The wall clouds) look quite low to the ground, and that’s part of the mesocyclone of the tornado; it looks kind of like a space ship, like stacked plates,” she described.
Dyck noted that, for southern Saskatchewan, the severe weather is forecast to stick around for the first half of the Canada Day long weekend.
“(The watches and warnings) should be extended, or more than likely will be extended, well into the Manitoba border area,” she said, adding the system is expected to move out of the province late Sunday.
Throughout the weekend, Dyck advises people to continue checking their local forecast and keeping their eyes on the sky — especially later in the day.
For those camping, she urges them to take shelter during storms.
“Usually, campgrounds have a bathroom — you can go take shelter in there,” she said. “If you can’t find a structure, take shelter in a ditch — and make sure you’re covering your head, so it can be sheltered from any debris flying around.”
For severe weather updates this Canada Day long weekend, visit Environment Canada’s Saskatchewan
https://www.cjme.com/2019/06/27/stormy-weather-expected-to-move-into-canada-day-long-weekend/
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A mixed bag of weather for Canada Day weekend
Lois Kirkup, Postmedia
Updated: June 29, 2019
Canada Day festivities Cole Burston / Ottawa Citizen
According to Environment Canada, we’re in for a little bit of everything this Canada Day long weekend.
Saturday’s forecast says we should start out the day with a mix of sun and cloud, with a 60 per cent chance of showers late in the afternoon, with a risk of a thunderstorm. The high is expected to reach 28 C, which could feel like 34 with the humidity. The UV index is 8, or very high.
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/a-mixed-bag-of-weather-for-canada-day-weekend
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Ottawa Weather: Unsettled Sunday, but looking like a glorious Canada Day
Staff Reporter
Updated: June 30, 2019
The high humidity will continue into the week. Tony Caldwell / Postmedia
First the good news.
After a sultry Saturday, capped off by some severe thunderstorms in the evening and many power outages, Environment Canada has no alerts in effect on its website. For now …
Stay tuned though, we’ll let you know about any updates.
That doesn’t mean you can venture out without an umbrella, of course. Oh, no. The weather service is predicting mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms.
Winds will be from the northwest at 20 km/h. The high is a seemingly-cool 22 C but the humidex will make it feel like 27. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight should see a few clouds. Winds should be from the northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening, and a low of 14 C.
For Canada Day, skies should be mainly sunny with a high of 29 C and a humidex of 33, so dress accordingly.
For Monday night, there’s a 60 per cent chance of showers. The rest of the week is looking steamy with mainly sunny skies and highs between 29 C and 31 C.
Ottawa River beaches have been closed because of heavy rains and E. coli, so check conditions before you head out for a swim.
You can take advantage of Nokia Sunday BikeDays on closed roads as well until 11 a.m. in Gatineau Park and 1 p.m. on other parkways.
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/weather-unsettled-sunday-but-looking-like-a-glorious-canada-day
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 31.6 °C 88.9 °F Kenora
Cold spot in Ontario: 4.9 °C 40.8 °F Attawapiskat Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 32.2 °C 90.0 °F Winnipeg - The Forks, MB
Cold spot in Canada: -7.1 °C 19.2 °F Macmillan Pass, YT
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Yesterday's (July 1) hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Nunavut: 19.9 °C67.8 °F Shepherd Bay Airport
Cold spot in Nunavut: -1.8 °C28.8 °F Alert
Hot spot in Canada: 32.3 °C90.1 °F Osoyoos, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -1.8 °C28.8 °F Alert, NU
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Possible tornado reported near Moose Jaw, Environment Canada says
Storm
Clouds near Avonlea on July 1, 2019 (Supplied: Craig Boehm)
CTV Regina
Published Tuesday, July 2, 2019 11:07AM CST
Last Updated Tuesday, July 2, 2019 12:24PM CST
Environment and Climate Change Canada says there were unconfirmed reports of a possible tornado near Moose Jaw on Canada Day.
The tornado was reported in the area 65 kilometres south of Moose Jaw around 12:10 p.m., the weather agency said.
There were also funnel clouds eight kilometres west of Regina and near Rouleau between 6 p.m. and 6:10 p.m., ECCC said.
Photos
Active weather
A storm rolls through Willowbrook on July 1, 2019 (Supplied: Stephanie Lockhart)
Winds were gusting at 104 kilometres an hour at Saskatoon Diefenbaker Airport around 3:45 p.m. High winds between 85 and 100 kilometres an hour were also reported in Kindersley, Bratts Lake, Weyburn and Yorkton on Monday night, according to ECCC.
The weather agency will now continue to gather data in order to confirm whether or not a tornado touched down on Monday afternoon.
https://regina.ctvnews.ca/possible-tornado-reported-near-moose-jaw-environment-canada-says-1.4490741
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Environment Canada issues special weather statement for London ahead of hot, humid forecast
980 CFPL
By Jaclyn Carbone Producer 980 CFPL
London will experience a hot and humid end of the week, according to Environment Canada.
London will experience a hot and humid end of the week, according to Environment Canada.
Liny Lamberink/980 CFPL
It’s going to be a hot and humid week in the Forest City.
With humidex values set to climb near 40 on Wednesday and Thursday, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the London region.
The statement includes London, Parkhill, Strathroy, Komoka and eastern and western Middlesex County.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5455800/environment-canada-hot-humid-weather-london/
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Ottawa·Weather
Worst day of heat wave yet in the forecast
Heat warnings, advisories in place across the region
CBC News · Posted: Jul 05, 2019 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: an hour ago
You will want to stay hydrated today, because temperatures will be high again. (Pawel Dwulit/The Canadian Press)
Uncomfortable humidity levels will get even worse today.
The humidex could exceed 40 after peaking at 38 yesterday, with an actual high of 32.3 C in late afternoon setting a high-temperature mark for Ottawa in 2019 for the second straight day.
The temperature is expected to reach 33 C today.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-gatineau-weather-july-4-2019-1.5200978
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Large hail, tornado risk looms for Calgary Stampede
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Friday, July 5th 2019, 8:49 pm - A multi-day severe storm threat looms for the Prairies
Active weather returns to the Prairies with a bang this weekend as strong thunderstorms spread across the region. While the day will start out dry for the Calgary Stampede on Saturday, stormy skies loom for the afternoon and evening, with a tornado risk on the table for southern Alberta. The severe storm threat moves east through the weekend in what looks to be a multi-day outbreak of strong storms. We break down what you need to know day by day, including an in-depth look at what to expect at the Stampede, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/severe-storms-to-track-across-prairies-through-early-next-week-calgary-stampede-weather (https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/severe-storms-to-track-across-prairies-through-early-next-week-calgary-stampede-weather)
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 31.1 °C88.0 °F Peterborough Trent U; CFB Trenton
Cold spot in Ontario: 3.9 °C39.0 °F Armstrong
Hot spot in Canada: 32.6 °C90.7 °F St. Stephen, NB
Cold spot in Canada: -1.0 °C30.2 °F Tuktut Nogait National Park, NT
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IN PHOTOS: Damaging hail, tornado-warned storms hit the Prairies
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Monday, July 8th 2019, 6:45 am - Severe thunderstorms moved through the Prairies Sunday afternoon and evening
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/severe-storms-strike-the-prairies-with-damaging-hail
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IN PHOTOS: Days of storms bring big hail, tornado-warned storms
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Monday, July 8th 2019, 7:45 pm - It's been a stormy few days across the Prairie region.
Each of the three Prairie provinces has had its turn being slammed by severe storms from the weekend through to the beginning of this week.
Severe thunderstorms fired up across Alberta and Saskatchewan through Sunday afternoon and evening, prompting widespread warnings well into the night. The storms produced heavy rain, large damaging hail and unconfirmed reports of tornadoes in both provinces.
On Monday, it was Manitoba's turn, with storms rolling through for most of the afternoon, and severe thunderstorm warnings at one point covering the capital Winnipeg.
Below is a selection of how the storms looked on social media.
SCARY MONDAY SKIES IN MANITOBA
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/severe-storms-strike-the-prairies-with-damaging-hail (https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/severe-storms-strike-the-prairies-with-damaging-hail)
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Tornado confirmed in Alberta, more storms loom for Wednesday
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Wednesday, July 10th 2019, 6:15 am - Severe storms loom over Alberta again on Wednesday.
Severe weather is making itself at home this summer in Alberta. Environment Canada confirmed yet another tornado on Monday, July 8th, and Mother Nature's not done with the province -- or the Prairies -- just yet. Another round of severe weather looms for Alberta on Wednesday, with the risk shifting eastward through the latter half of the week, bringing the threat for large hail, damaging wind gusts, and even tornadoes back to the region. We break down what you need to know, day by day, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/strong-storms-target-parts-of-the-prairies-again-this-week-alberta-to-manitoba-hail-downpour-tornado-risk (https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/strong-storms-target-parts-of-the-prairies-again-this-week-alberta-to-manitoba-hail-downpour-tornado-risk)
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Ontario: Strong thunderstorm threat through Thursday, stay aware
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Thursday, July 11th 2019, 6:30 am - Strong to severe storms are expected for parts of southern Ontario on Thursday.
A strong thunderstorm threat takes aim at parts of southern Ontario on Thursday as a cold front looks to put an abrupt end to the week's rising heat and humidity. While isolated showers and thunderstorms are likely to dot much of the region through the day, the highest risk for severe weather -- including large hail and potential tornadoes -- lies over eastern Ontario, including the city of Ottawa. More on the timing of the next round of showers and thunderstorms, plus a look at a heat wave locking in for next week, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/heat-and-humidity-return-to-southern-ontario-strong-thunderstorm-risk-thursday-heavy-rain-hail-strong-winds
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 31.5 °C 88.7 °F Brantford Municipal Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: 3.1 °C 37.6 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 31.7 °C 89.1 °F Saint-Anicet, QC
Cold spot in Canada: -1.1 °C 30.0 °F Tuktut Nogait National Park, NT
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10 Mind-Boggling Facts About Canada
By Daniel Reid, readersdigest.ca
Thought you knew all there was to know about the true north strong and free? These surprising facts about Canada will have you seeing our beautiful country in a whole new way.
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One of the most common facts about Canada is the cold weatherPhoto: Shutterstock
Canada’s lowest recorded temperature is as cold as Mars
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 32.8 °C 91.0 °F Windsor Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: 3.3 °C 37.9 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 33.4 °C 92.1 °F Etzicom, AB
Cold spot in Canada: -1.4 °C 29.5 °F Tuktut Nogait National Park, NT
Maligne lake in AlbertaPhoto: Shutterstock
Canada has more lakes than you think
Canada has a lot of great things in abundance, like hockey players, parkas and Tim Hortons franchises. (Speaking of which, here are 10 things you didn’t know about Tim Hortons.) But one of the most fascinating facts about Canada is that we also have more surface area covered by lakes than any other country in the world. It’s true! The Great White North has 563 lakes larger than 100 square kilometres. The Great Lakes alone contain about 18 per cent of the world’s fresh lake water. That’s a lot of water—and a lot of gorgeous scenery.
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MUST SEE: Tornado 50 kilometres north of Calgary captured on video
Digital Writers
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Sunday, July 14th 2019, 7:54 pm - This is the ninth tornado that Alberta has seen in 2019
The Prairies are in the heart of tornado season and a twister recorded on July 14 at approximately 2:15 p.m. MDT became the ninth tornado that Alberta has seen in 2019.
The video above shows cars driving dangerously close to the EF-0 tornado and trees being whipped around by the powerful winds that gusted between 90 to 130 km/h. This tornado has been confirmed by Environment Canada and occurred near Crossfield, which is approximately 50 kilometres north of Calgary.
On average Alberta usually sees between 15 and 16 tornadoes per year, and is the province with the second-highest number of tornadoes annually. Saskatchewan sees the most tornadoes out of all the provinces each year and has an annual average of 18.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/tornado-50-kilometres-north-of-calgary-alberta-in-crossfield-captured-on-video (https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/tornado-50-kilometres-north-of-calgary-alberta-in-crossfield-captured-on-video)
Autumn trees in Algonquin National ParkPhoto: Shutterstock
Canada is bigger than the European Union
Ever been travelling abroad and had someone ask you if you know Kimberly from Vancouver or Theo from Montreal after you told them you were Canadian? Our country’s vast land area often hard to comprehend for those who haven’t experienced it firsthand. Here are some facts about Canada to put its breathtaking scale into perspective: It’s bigger than the entire European Union (33 times bigger than Italy and 15 times bigger than France), more than 30 per cent larger than Australia, five times as big as Mexico, three times as big as India and about the same size as 81,975 Walt Disney Worlds put together. So, in other words, no, you don’t know Kimberly or Theo!
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Most northern tip of Canadian Arctic shatters heat record
Tyler Hamilton
Meteorologist
Monday, July 15th 2019, 6:38 pm - Their previous heat record was set over 60 years ago
The small community of Alert, Nunavut is the most northern permanently inhabited region on the planet and they have officially entered uncharted waters. On July 14 Alert shattered their previous record high temperature when they reached 21°C, which is one degree higher than their previous record of 20°C in 1956.
For reference, high temperatures in July are typically only a few degrees above freezing for this region (5-6°C), with nighttime lows hovering near the freezing mark.
Through pre-dawn Monday, the Alert weather station didn't drop below 15°C, which was highly unusual for the region and likely an all-time warm minimum temperature record for the area.
What's more impressive is the station not only recorded one day above 20°C, but also a second one on Monday; consequently, this is the first time this climate station has recorded back-to-back days warmer than 20°C.
THE CAUSE
A strong upper-level region of high pressure situated over Greenland spilled into the Arctic Ocean, but that isn't the only necessary ingredient.
The Setup
This type of atmospheric blocking pattern is responsible, but a strong southerly flow allowed the surface temperature to have minimal influence from the relatively chilly waters of the Arctic Ocean.
VICTORIA VS. ALERT
Over 4,000 kilometres away, Victoria recorded a lower temperature than the most northern tip of Canada on Sunday (20.6°C) and Monday as well (19.5°C).
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/most-northern-tip-of-canadian-arctic-alert-nunvaut-reaches-21-degrees (https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/most-northern-tip-of-canadian-arctic-alert-nunvaut-reaches-21-degrees)
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Settlement in the North Pole in CanadaPhoto: Shutterstock
Alert, Nunavut, is the world’s northernmost settlement
At the northern tip of Ellesmere Island, just 817 kilometres from the North Pole, you’ll find the northernmost permanently inhabited place in the world: Alert, Nunavut. It might not have malls or movie theatres but Alert is the temporary home to military and scientific personnel working in the area. The “temporary home” part will make sense once you realize how cold this place gets: the warmest month, July, has a balmy average temperature of 3.4 C (38.1 F). By January, the coldest month, the mean temperature has plunged to -32.19 C (-26 F). No wonder they named it Alert.
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Ontario: Tropical air mass with strong storm, flood threat
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Wednesday, July 17th 2019, 7:00 am - Hot and muggy weather grips most of Ontario for the next several days.
The moisture from what was once Hurricane Barry has made its way into southern Ontario, prompting some special weather statements for areas threatened with locally heavy rainfall amounts. In addition to the heavy rain, the tropical moisture is also contributing to the unbearably high humidity levels with the greatest heat still yet to peak late week. More on the rainfall timing, plus a look at how hot things will get, below.
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WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Remnants of storm Barry create unsettled pattern with flood potential through Wednesday
Heat and humidity last through the week across Ontario, many areas exceed the 30°C mark
Heat wave set to end by Sunday with the passage of a strong cold front
Stay up-to-date on the ALERTS in your area
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/hot-humid-conditions-peak-across-ontario-thunderstorm-threat-tropical-moisture-flood-risk
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Lighthouse on Magdalen Islands in QuebecPhoto: Shutterstock
Canada has the world’s longest coastline
If you walked and never stopped—not to eat, not to rest your feet, not to get some sleep—it would take you four-and-a-half years to walk the length of Canada’s coastline. While our country might not conjure up images of blue waters and white sandy beaches, Canada has the world’s longest coastline, bordered on three sides by three different oceans: the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific. To put that fascinating fact about Canada in perspective, that accounts for 202,080 of the world’s total 356,000 kilometres of oceanfront property. The only other country that even comes close is Indonesia, which has 54,716 km of coastline. Ready to explore that vast shoreline? These 10 essential east coast experiences are a great place to start.
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BIG weather swap coming to Canada, expect a pattern reversal soon
Tyler Hamilton
Meteorologist
Wednesday, July 17th 2019, 12:04 pm - Get ready, Canada. The great weather swap is coming next week.
Imagine summer as a seesaw, and this year, all the true summer heat has been tilted towards Ontario and Quebec for the first half of July, with parts of Atlantic Canada (cough, Newfoundland) and much of western Canada likely feeling a bit ripped off.
But get ready, the great Canadian weather swap is about to take place.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/big-weather-swap-coming-to-canada-pattern-reversal-expected-soon
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Forests in CanadaPhoto: Shutterstock
Canada has 10 per cent of the world’s forests
One of the most widely-known facts about Canada is that we’ve got an abundance of trees, but did you know that Canada actually boasts 30 per cent of the world’s boreal forest and 10 per cent of the world’s total forest cover? An incredible 396.9-million hectares of forest and other wooded land can be found across the country, and 68 per cent of that is coniferous. The best part of all? Most of our forest land is publicly owned, and much of of it can be explored in these 50 gorgeous parks across Canada.
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Astonishing winter-like jet stream threatens two provinces with July SNOW
Tyler Hamilton
Meteorologist
Thursday, July 18th 2019, 10:36 am - This is a jet stream for the record books and its consequences are...snowy!
There's no benchmark for a jet stream this strong roaring across western Canada in the middle of July. With such a cold upper trough and racing upper level winds in the middle of July, this could bring some snowy consequences to parts of western Canada to round out this week.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/western-canada-record-jet-stream-for-middle-of-july-and-the-snowy-consequences-cold-upper-trough
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Fortifications in Quebec CityPhoto: Shutterstock
Canada has the only walled city in North America
Quebec City has a special feature that makes it unique in Canada (and the U.S., for that matter): it has walls. One of the most fascinating facts about Canada is that Quebec City is the only city north of Mexico that still has fortified walls. First the French, and later the English, built up Quebec City’s fortifications between the 17th and the 19th centuries. Quebec’s entire historic district, including the ramparts, has since been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It’s just one of 10 must-see sites in Quebec City and Montreal.
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Hourly temperature for July 20, 1969 (and I remember that day and night...)
Historical Climate Data - Climate - Environment and Climate Change Canada (http://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_data/generate_chart_e.html?timeframe=1&Prov=&StationID=1865&MeasTypeID=temp&type=line&Year=1969&Month=7&Day=20#)
https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/five-things-canada-has-contributed-to-space-exploration
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A sweaty Saturday: Hottest day of the year in Toronto, Ottawa
Humidex values in the 40s in parts of Ontario, Quebec with heat warnings across Canada
CBC News · Posted: Jul 20, 2019 1:28 PM ET | Last Updated: July 20
Keep cool, Canada. There's hot and humid weather in various parts of the country. (Canadian Press)
The sweltering weather continues Saturday with several parts of Canada under heat warnings.
It's the hottest day of the year so far for Toronto, said Environment Canada meteorologist Sherry Williams, among other parts of southern Ontario.
The Greater Toronto Area has daytime highs of 34 C, though it will feel more like 44 with the humidex.
The evening might not bring much relief — the overnight low will hover around 22, but it will still feel like over 30 throughout the night.
It should cool down the GTA on Sunday, Environment Canada says, as humidity drops and temperatures fall into the mid to high 20s.
Find all Environment Canada heat warnings here
There's hot and humid weather in several parts of Ontario, southern Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, the agency warns.
Southern Quebec and Ontario have temperatures in the 30s, with humidex values reaching the upper 40s farther south.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/sweaty-saturday-canada-july-20-1.5219180
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Oil derrick in Alberta, CanadaPhoto: Shutterstock
Canada has more oil than you think
It’s thick, it’s sticky and Canada has an estimated 176.8 billion recoverable barrels of it. That’s right, crude bitumen—a semi-solid source of petroleum—is available in abundance in Canada’s oil sands. There’s an estimated 249.67 billion accessible barrels of the black stuff in the world and Canada has about 70.8 per cent of it—four times more than Kazakhstan and six times more than Russia.
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Calgary
Ranchers to meet with Weather Network after online beef over video about eating less red meat
The uproar needlessly pits agriculture against the environment, says one researcher
Sarah Rieger · CBC News · Posted: Jul 21, 2019 3:30 PM MT | Last Updated: an hour ago
The Canadian Cattlemen's Association and The Weather Network are set to meet about a video by the media company that tackled research on how reducing beef consumption can help the environment. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
An online uproar over a video about decreasing beef consumption is unnecessarily pitting agricultural producers and environmentalists against each other, says a sustainable food researcher.
Leading Canadian cattle producers are set to meet with The Weather Network on Monday to discuss sustainable beef production in response to the media company's video which was posted online on Thursday.
"We will raise the high level of concern felt by our members," tweeted Bob Lowe, vice-president of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.
People respond this way when they either feel like they're being told what to do or they're being threatened.
- Philip Loring, University of Guelph
The Weather Network video cites research done in co-operation with a group of international multi-governmental agencies that focuses on food sustainability heading into 2050, when the world's population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion.
"If you want to save the planet you might want to think about cutting back on the amount of beef you eat. So how much do you need to cut back?" the video's narrator said. "How about a burger and a half each week? That's the latest research from the World Resources Institute."
"Cows require about 20 times more land and they make more than 20 times more greenhouse gas than growing certain plants do. Cows also grow and reproduce slower than pigs and chickens so they need more food and water," the narrator said.
After the video was posted to Twitter on Thursday, some agricultural producers tweeted photos and videos of themselves deleting The Weather Network app. Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall tweeted that he would no longer follow the media company.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/beef-consumption-video-weather-network-1.5219639
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Nahanni National Park Reserve in the Northwest TerritoriesPhoto: Shutterstock
Canada’s national parks are bigger than most countries
One of the most mind-blowing facts about Canada is that the country is so big, even our parks dwarf other countries. Just look at Nahanni National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories: not only is it a sight to behold with massive waterfalls, it’s also an incredible 30,050 square kilometres—bigger than Albania and Israel. Wood Buffalo National Park in Alberta and the Northwest Territories is even bigger at 44,807 square kilometres, which makes it bigger than Denmark and Switzerland. Don’t miss this spectacular gallery of Canada’s most beautiful waterfalls.
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Bad weather unexpectedly hits Canada retail trade, setback seen as temporary
Reuters
David Ljunggren
OTTAWA — The value of Canadian retail trade unexpectedly dipped by 0.1% in May as unusually bad weather hit sales of food, drink and clothing, prompting analysts to predict the setback would be temporary.
Statistics Canada on Friday said sales fell in four of the 11 subsectors, representing 39% of total retail trade. The overall decline was the first in four months.
A Reuters poll of market operators had predicted retail trade would rise 0.3% from April.
Sales of food and drink dropped by 2.0%, which Statscan linked to unseasonably cold weather across Canada and heavy rainfall in some major cities. It was the largest month-on-month decrease since a 2.4% fall in January 2015.
The poor conditions also helped cut sales of clothing and clothing accessories by 2.7%.
“The weather in May was simply awful, generally a negative for retail activity. The sectors hit hardest … are consistent with bad weather,” said Benjamin Reitzes of BMO Capital Markets. “(This) should reverse in next month’s report.”
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Ocean currents in British Columbia, CanadaPhoto: Shutterstock
Canada has North America’s strongest current
Here’s a fascinating fact about Canada for all you adrenaline junkies. If you’re up for the swim of your life (be sure to wear a life-jacket), check out the Seymour Narrows in British Columbia. The stretch of the Discovery Passage has some of the strongest tidal currents ever measured with flood speeds of 17 km/h and ebb speeds of 18 km/h. You’ll also want to add these awe-inspiring Canadian attractions to your bucket list.
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Prairies: "Insane" lightning hits Alberta, severe storm threat shifts east
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Wednesday, July 24th 2019, 7:27 am - Severe thunderstorms fired up across Alberta as an ongoing storm risk shifts eastward for Wednesday
The combination of heat, humidity, and a developing low pressure system is sparking severe storms across parts of the Prairies. No need for an alarm clock in southern Alberta early Wednesday, as intense thunder and lightning erupted over the region. Conditions will remain favourable for large hail, torrential rains, and even isolated tornadoes as this system makes its way east and puts parts of southern and central Saskatchewan right into the severe risk zone. We take a look at the persisting storm threat through Thursday, and where this system will bring some heavy, but beneficial rainfall, below.
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WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Severe weather threat shifts into Saskatchewan for Wednesday
Heavy rain prompts warnings for parts of northern Alberta
Front weakens as it moves across Manitoba later Wednesday, redevelops on Thursday in northwestern Ontario
Stay up-to-date on the weather ALERTS in your area
ALBERTA AWAKES TO INTENSE LIGHTNING STORM
Strong storms fired up late Tuesday afternoon across Alberta, prompting Environment Canada to issue a swath of severe thunderstorm watches, along with numerous warnings, as large storm cells swept east from the foothills bringing heavy downpours and toonie sized hail.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/thunderstorm-risk-returns-to-the-prairies-high-heat-abundance-of-instability-risk-of-heavy-rain-strong-winds-hail
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 30.8 °C 87.4 °F Pickle Lake
Cold spot in Ontario: 2.9 °C 37.2 °F Moosonee Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 35.7 °C 96.3 °F Val Marie, SK
Cold spot in Canada: -2.6 °C 27.3 °F Sachs Harbour, NT
Time Zones Currently Being Used in Canada
https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/canada
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Ontario: Humidity finally declines, below seasonal temps move in
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Saturday, July 20th 2019, 10:27 pm - Some areas will see below seasonal temperatures at the beginning of the work week
The cold front that brought severe thunderstorms and even a tornado warning for Cornwall on Saturday will help bring down the scorching humidex values. While there will be some showers during the early half of Sunday, the heatwave will finally come to an end as cooler and drier air moves into southern Ontario. For more on the lingering showers and cooling temperatures, below.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Lingering showers into Sunday morning
Heat, humidity ease
Stay up-to-date on the ALERTS in your area
WATCH BELOW: TIMING OF LINGERING RAIN ON SUNDAY
Isolated showers could persist into at least the early overnight across southwestern Ontario as the front pushes through, while the risk diminishes after sunset further east.
This cold front will help to cut through some of the humidity, and while Sunday will still feel slightly on the muggy side, humidex values will be significantly lower compared to the previous days.
CHANGE IN WEATHER PATTERN NEXT WEEK, COOLER WEATHER ON THE WAY
By the start of next week, a pattern change will bring much cooler and less humid weather to the province. Tuesday and Wednesday will continue to be a few degrees cooler than seasonal, but temperatures will return to near seasonal by late next week and possibly a couple of degrees above seasonal by next weekend. However, the warmup will be brief.
"While a couple of days of warmer weather are possible next weekend, overall a cooler pattern (near seasonal) is expected to dominate during the final days of July and into the first few days of August throughout the Great Lakes region, including southern Ontario," adds Gillham.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/severe-thunderstorm-risk-across-southern-ontario-dangerous-heat-and-humidity-through-saturday
Ontario is one of the 13 provinces and territories of Canada and is located in east-central Canada.
It is bordered by the province of Manitoba to the west, Hudson Bay and James Bay to the north, and Quebec to the east and northeast, and to the south by the US states of (from west to east) Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
As of March 2019, the population of Ontario was estimated to be about 13.5 million people. It is the most populous province in Canada.
Ontario is the 4th largest province in Canada in terms of total area with 1,076,395 square kilometers (415,598 square miles).
The province is also home to the nation’s capital city, Ottawa.
Ontario is a study in contrasts. The varied landscape includes the vast, rocky and mineral-rich Canadian Shield, which separates the fertile farmland in the south and the grassy lowlands of the north.
The Canadian Shield covers about two-thirds of Ontario. It’s a simple landscape of flat plateaus and low, rounded hills, crisscrossed by rivers and lakes.
01-Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the most populous city in Canada, with a population of about 2.75 million people.
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Lightning burns right through this Canadian golf green. WOW!
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Friday, July 26th 2019, 9:00 am - Lightning took a destructive toll on parts of both western and eastern Canada this week
Although July is known as the peak of thunderstorm season across Canada, scenes like this put a whole new perspective on "when thunder roars, go indoors."
Full and spectacular burn marks were captured right in the grass after a lightning strike at hole 17 of the Edmonton Petroleum Golf and Country Club.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/lightning-takes-destructive-toll-at-calgary-school-edmonton-golf-green-alberta-church-sudbury-ontario
ontario landscape
There are no mountainous landscapes in Ontario. The highest point is Ishpatina Ridge at 693 meters (2,274 feet) above sea level in Temagami, Northeastern Ontario.
Ontario has over 250,000 lakes, which contain approximately one-fifth of the world’s fresh water supply. With the exception of Lake Michigan, Ontario includes a portion of all the Great Lakes (i.e., Lakes Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario).
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Canada’s honeybee winter losses attributed to poor weather
Nathan Howes
Digital Writer
Saturday, July 27th 2019, 5:50 pm - Five of the 10 provinces reported weather as the primary cause of honeybee winter loss in 2018-19
It’s no secret Canada’s weather was harsh at times this winter and spring, which was cited most frequently as the primary cause for honeybee winter losses in 2018-19.
This is according to the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA), who, this week, released its findings of Canada-wide colony losses in this past winter season. CAPA works with provincial apiculturists to report on wintering losses of honeybee colonies and possible causes of bee mortality across the country.
The objective of the national document is to consolidate provincial honeybee losses across the country based on data collected through harmonized survey questions.
SEE ALSO: How clean is your city? Just ask the bees
The 536 sideline and commercial beekeepers who responded, representing 44 per cent of all surveyed targeted apiarists, were asked to identify and rank the top four possible causes of colony losses across the country.
In order, the most frequently cited causes were weather, starvation, poor queens and weak colonies in the fall. Five of the 10 provinces reported weather as the primary cause (B.C., Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and P.E.I.).
“Weather was considered an important factor for winter loss across the country, likely reflecting the very long and cold winter, in addition to the cold periods of weather well into April and May through many beekeeping areas,” CAPA said in the findings.
“In six provinces, weather was considered the No. 1 (five provinces) or No.2 (one province) factor contributing to reported winter losses. Similar to the previous year, beekeepers reported that a lot of bee colonies died in April and into early May.”
WINTER LOSS RATE DROPS
This year's national winter loss, including non-viable bee colonies, was 25.7 per cent with provincial numbers ranging from 19.8 per cent to 54.1 per cent. The latest figure decreased slightly from 2017-18, which had a loss rate of 32.6 per cent.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/canadas-honeybee-winter-losses-primarily-due-to-poor-weather-slight-drop-from-last-year-spring (https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/canadas-honeybee-winter-losses-primarily-due-to-poor-weather-slight-drop-from-last-year-spring)
lake
Ontario has over 250,000 lakes, which contain approximately one-fifth of the world’s fresh water supply. With the exception of Lake Michigan, Ontario includes a portion of all the Great Lakes (i.e., Lakes Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario).
The province is named after Lake Ontario, a term thought to be derived from Ontarí:io, a Huron (Wyandot) word meaning “great lake”, or possibly skanadario, which means “beautiful water” in the Iroquoian languages.
There are also over 100,000 kilometers (62,000 miles) of rivers in the province.
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Checking in on the strange stats of Canada's 2019 tornadoes
Caroline Floyd
Meteorologist
Sunday, July 28th 2019, 6:30 pm - It's been an unusual year for Canada's tornadoes.
Summer 2019 took a long time to hit its stride across much of Canada, and when it comes to severe weather stats, it's still lagging behind for most -- with a few notable exceptions.
As of July 26, 42 tornadoes have been reported across the country, which is a decent 68 per cent of the yearly average, but a lot of that high score is thanks to one province.
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Alberta is leading the pack with 19 unofficial twisters on the books; that's 4 more than they see in a typical year overall, putting the province at 123 per cent of their yearly average. Saskatchewan is also pulling their weight when it comes to tornadic storms, with 13 suspected tornadoes thus far in 2019. The province typically sees about 18 tornadoes in a year.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/one-province-has-a-big-lead-in-canadian-tornado-stats-for-summer-2019Ontario landmarks
Niagara Falls, arguably Canada’s most striking landform, straddles the international border between Ontario and the US State of New York. These dramatic falls include the larger Horseshoe Falls at 790 meters (2,600 feet) wide, and the smaller American Falls at 320 meters (1,060 feet) wide.
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Report: Where will climate change hit Canada's coasts hardest?
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Monday, July 29th 2019, 3:20 pm - Canada’s long coastline is vulnerable sea level rise, but every stretch is different.
Canada famously has the longest coastline of any country in the world. That's a lot of real estate to monitor for signs of sensitivity of coastal areas to climate change.
Enter Gavin Manson, a coastal geoscientist with the Geological Survey of Canada who has spent the last eight years studying Canada's coasts for just that purpose.
Manson says the government has developed an index taking into account a variety of factors that lets them assess how vulnerable a particular stretch of coastline is, and the time frame in which it will be impacted.
For a more detailed look at the new report, watch Nathan Coleman's report above.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/new-report-shows-which-parts-of-canadas-coast-will-be-most-affected-by-climate-change
Ontario has 6 national parks and 334 provincial parks.
Algonquin Provincial Park is a provincial park located between Georgian Bay and the Ottawa River in Ontario. Established in 1893, it is the oldest provincial park in Canada. Additions since its creation have increased the park to its current size of about 7,653 square kilometres (2,955 sq mi). For comparison purposes, this is about one and a half times the size of Prince Edward Island or about a quarter of the size of Belgium.
algonquin provincial park
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Canada: FIRST LOOK at August long weekend weather shows some trouble spots
Tyler Hamilton
Meteorologist
Wednesday, July 31st 2019, 7:25 am - We see some obvious "winners" for the upcoming long weekend forecast, but with a few areas to watch for possible weather interruptions in between.
Just as we bid goodbye to the month of July, most of the country is gearing up to enjoy the upcoming, and second to last, official long weekend of the summer. Will the weather take the weekend off or will some areas be left contending with some pesky interruptions? We're digging deeper to give you a first look at the weather conditions expected across Canada for this much anticipated August holiday.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/august-long-weekend-outlook-weather-conditions-across-canada-civic-holiday
Ontario Facts:
The CN Tower is a 553.3 meter (1,815.3 feet) -high concrete communications and observation tower located in Downtown Toronto, Ontario. Built on the former Railway Lands, it was completed in 1976. Its name “CN” originally referred to Canadian National, the railway company that built the tower. The CN Tower held the record for the world’s tallest free-standing structure for 32 years until 2007 and was the world’s tallest tower until 2009 when it was overtaken by Burj Khalifa and Canton Tower, respectively.
cn tower
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Hail and heavy rain hammer southern Alberta communities
Hail, weather, thunderstorm, environment Canada
Norm Norek snapped this shot at River's Edge golf course after the storm passed.
Published Wednesday, July 31, 2019 9:40PM MDT
Last Updated Wednesday, July 31, 2019 10:01PM MDT
A severe thunderstorm swept through southern Alberta on Wednesday bringing heavy rain and hail to several communities and CTV viewers snapped some amazing shots of the system as it rolled through the area.
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/hail-and-heavy-rain-hammer-southern-alberta-communities-1.4532279
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Environment and Climate Change Canada releases more details about Wednesday’s wild weather in Alberta
Environment and Climate Change Canada releases more details about Wednesday’s wild weather in Alberta
By Phil Darlington Weather Specialist Global News
News: Golf ball-sized hail pummels Okotoks and area on Wednesday causing damagex
WATCH: Golf ball-sized hail pummeled Oktooks Wednesday evening. Christa Dao has more on the damage the severe weather left behind.
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Environment Canada has released some details about the severe weather that hit parts of Alberta on the last day of July.
An unstable air mass created widespread severe thunderstorm watches, warnings and a tornado warning too.
READ MORE: Tornado warnings dropped for Red Deer and Lacombe counties
Watch below: (From July 31, 2019) Just after Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for Red Deer County near Sylvan Lake, a funnel cloud formation was spotted from the south side of Sylvan Lake at 9 p.m. Courtesy: Clayton Beniuk and Sean Schofer.
Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologists are investigating a funnel cloud with a possible tornado that was reported around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, northwest of Markerville.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5715620/wild-weather-wednesday-summary-alberta/
Ontario facts:
The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history in Toronto. It is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada. It attracts more than one million visitors every year, making the ROM the most-visited in Canada.
royal ontario museum
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 31.0 °C87.8 °F Grenadier Island
Cold spot in Ontario: 4.6 °C40.3 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 37.0 °C98.6 °F Leader Airport, SK
Cold spot in Canada: -7.8 °C18.0 °F Salmon Arm, BC
Ontario facts:
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto, that is now a historic house museum and landmark. It was constructed from 1911 to 1914 as a residence for financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The architect was E. J. Lennox, who designed several other city landmarks. Casa Loma sits at an elevation of 140 meters (460 ft) above sea level.
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Grapefruit-sized hail hammered Spruce Grove as thunderstorm swept across Edmonton region Friday
By Karen Bartko Online Journalist Global News
WATCH ABOVE: Hail pelted the Edmonton region on Friday night as a storm system moved through the area.
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Baseballs, golf balls and coins are usually used to describe the size of hail, but the severe thunderstorm that swept across the Edmonton region during the Friday supper hour dropped ice balls as big as grapefruit in some areas.
Environment Canada said the largest hail was reported west of the city in Spruce Grove, where teacup- to grapefruit-sized hail measuring 80 to 102 millimetres (three to four inches) was reported.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5724021/edmonton-weather-thunderstorm-spruce-grove-hail/
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 30.2 °C 86.4 °F Kenora
Cold spot in Ontario: 2.3 °C 36.1 °F Timmins Victor Power Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 35.2 °C 95.4 °F Lytton, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -1.2 °C 29.8 °F Willow Creek (Jasper National Park), AB
NORTHER ADVENTURE funDrove past the Cochrane polar bear, while looking for the train station, this past week. Boarded the locomotive to Moosonee and arrived five hours later . Walked down the main street; First Street, and went into the tiny museum for an interesting visit. It was an educational and informative trip.
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Ottawa·Weather
It's a bright and sunny Colonel By Day
Perfect weather for cruising along the canal — or anything else, really
CBC News · Posted: Aug 05, 2019 7:14 AM ET | Last Updated: August 5
What better way to honour the legacy of Lt.-Col. John By than by taking a boat trip down the Rideau Canal? Luckily, the weather this holiday should co-operate. (Ian Black/CBC)
It's Colonel By Day today, and the forecast looks ideal for enjoying the legacy of the 19th century military engineer.
What's open and closed on Colonel By Day
Environment Canada is predicting clear skies and a high of 28 C — perfect weather for cruising along the Rideau Canal.
The UV index will hit 8, or very high.
Tonight we should see more clear skies with the low dipping down to the mid-teens.
Clouds will roll in Tuesday, however, with a decent chance of showers in the forecast and a high of 26 C.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-gatineau-weather-aug-5-2019-1.5236372
A colourful Byward Market scene. After a chilly start to the Holiday Monday (we dipped into the single digits. Normal low is 16°), temps are climbing quickly. It’s already up to 17°, heading for 29° under sunny skies. Not humid. Low 15°. Some ☔️or⚡️by Tue pm & a humid 29°
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British Columbia
Heat warnings issued for parts of B.C., with temperatures set to climb into high 30s
Extreme heat expected for Fraser Canyon, inland areas of Central Coast and North Coast, southern Interior
Estefania Duran · CBC News · Posted: Aug 07, 2019 8:36 AM PT | Last Updated: August 7
Environment Canada is asking people to reduce heat risk by staying hydrated and avoiding the sun until cooler temperatures arrive Friday. (iStock)
Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for the Fraser Canyon and inland areas of the Central Coast and North Coast as a high pressure system continues to raise temperatures in B.C.
Several special weather statements have also been issued for parts of the southern Interior.
Temperatures could exceed 36 C in the Fraser Canyon, with temperatures in the mid-30s expected for the Okanagan and surrounding areas.
According to Environment Canada, the rise in temperatures are due to a ridge of high pressure that will remain over parts of B.C. through Thursday.
Heat warnings and severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of B.C.
"We're still expecting a hot day today on Wednesday and tomorrow, so it's going to be hot," said Louis Kohanyi, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.
"Even at night it's going to stay quite hot during the night as well."
Overnight lows of around 18 C are expected in the southern Interior.
Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for the Fraser Canyon and inland areas of the Central Coast and North Coast (red), as well as several special weather statements in the southern Interior (grey). (Environment Canada)
People in the affected areas are being advised to stay hydrated and away from the sun.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-heat-warnings-special-weather-statements-1.5238541 (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-heat-warnings-special-weather-statements-1.5238541)
British Columbia nature trail:
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Best Communities
10 communities with the best weather in Canada 2019
Mild winters and warm summers make these some of the best spots for great weather in Canada
by Maclean's
Aug 8, 2019
10. Essex, Ont. Days per year with rain or snow: 133.5
Days per year above 0°C: 243.3
Days per year above 20°C: 137.6
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9. Toronto, Ont. Days per year with rain or snow: 145.49
Days per year above 0°C: 264.4
Days per year above 20°C: 117.23
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 28.3 °C 82.9 °F Armstrong
Cold spot in Ontario: 5.7 °C 42.3 °F Lake Superior Provincial Park
Hot spot in Canada: 32.1 °C 89.8 °F Ashcroft, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -1.8 °C 28.8 °F Sachs Harbour, NT
8. Chatham-Kent, Ont. Days per year with rain or snow: 137.07
Days per year above 0°C: 246.9
Days per year above 20°C: 132.09
See more stats about Chatham-Kent, Ont.
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Saskatchewan
Emergency plans in place for extreme weather, says concert organizers
Sandra Butel with Regina Folk Festival says everyone did their jobs well when the storm hit Friday night
Ashleigh Mattern · CBC News · Posted: Aug 10, 2019 4:01 PM CT | Last Updated: August 11
These two young Folk Festival attendees were dressed for the rainy weather Friday night. (Heidi Atter/CBC)
The nasty storm cells that pounded Regina Friday evening had the potential to derail a couple of major concerts.
And while the weather triggered delays at the Garth Brooks show and the Regina Folk Festival, organizers say a combination of well-laid emergency plans and patient fans meant both concerts wound up a huge success.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/storm-delays-garth-brooks-regina-folk-festival-update-1.5242868
7. Leamington, Ont. Days per year with rain or snow: 129.33
Days per year above 0°C: 246.1
Days per year above 20°C: 123.67
See more stats about Leamington, Ont.
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In just a few months, parts of Canada will look like this https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/australia-snow-gives-canadians-glimpse-of-the-not-too-distant-future
6. Kingsville, Ont. Days per year with rain or snow: 129.3
Days per year above 0°C: 246.1
Days per year above 20°C: 123.7
See more stats about Kingsville, Ont.
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Here comes the sun: Vancouver forecast calling for 6 days of sunshine, toasty temperatures
By Elana Shepert -
August 12, 2019
Kitsilano Beach is Vancouver`s most social beach, Vancouver, BC, Canada. May 27, 2017 / Shutterstock
Following a wet weekend, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for a toasty, sunny week ahead starting on Tuesday, Aug.13.
Environment Canada calls for a 30 perecent chance of showers in the morning and a high of 22°C on Monday, Aug. 12. Following this, however, Tuesday is expected to be mainly sunny with a high of 23°C and 26°C inland. With that being said, the temperature is expected to feel more like 28°C with humidity and 30°C inland.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for bright sunshine and a high of 24°C and 27°C. Following this, Thursday and Friday are expected to reach highs of 23°C and 22°C, respectively. Saturday and Sunday will see a mix of sun and cloud.
Evening lows are expected to fall between 13°C and 15°C throughout the week.
5. Lake Country, B.C. .
Days per year with rain or snow: 131.4
Days per year above 0°C: 268
Days per year above 20°C: 115.4
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Ontario: Quick dip to early fall-like temps before rapid rise in heat
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Wednesday, August 14th 2019, 8:30 pm - Your chance to shut off the air conditioning will be brief in southern Ontario this week.
Ontario gets a break from the humidity for the rest of the work-week, though the drier spell comes with a dip in the temperatures that will make things feel a little more like early September for many. Never fear, though; mid-summer heat (and humidity) are on their way back for the weekend. What's not clear is how long it'll be before that heat is interrupted again. We take a look at how cool it feels, and the odd features complicating the long-range forecast, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-temperatures-cool-to-early-fall-like-conditions-but-heat-humidity-expected-to-return-for-late-august
4. West Kelowna, B.C.
Days per year with rain or snow: 119.9
Days per year above 0°C: 246.4
Days per year above 20°C: 123.8
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How climate change could impact agriculture in Canada
Mario Picazo
Meteorologist, PhD
Monday, August 12th 2019, 11:26 am - Canada's growing seasons could face major changes and challenges as climate change becomes more prevalent across the country.
Canada and other countries in the Arctic are expected to warm more than any other on Earth during the coming decades as a result of anthropogenic climate change. A series of computer model predictions published by Environment and Climate Change Canada anticipate that both temperature and precipitation will be considerably different than today, with some provinces experiencing those changes more than others. A different climate, however, can have both positive and negative impacts on agriculture, from individual plants to entire global networks.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/how-climate-change-could-impact-agriculture-in-canada
3. Kamloops, B.C.
Days per year with rain or snow: 105.58
Days per year above 0°C: 246
Days per year above 20°C: 131.99
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Sticky, stormy weekend for southern Ontario
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Saturday, August 17th 2019, 7:00 am - Heat, humidity, and storms this weekend for southern Ontario
Summer surges back into to southern Ontario this weekend as heat and humidity return to the region, along with what may be the warmest temperatures of the month so far. Thunderstorms are also expected throughout the weekend, with some risk for severe storms including heavy rain and small hail. Details on the timing of these storms and a look at how high temperatures will soar, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/southern-ontario-sees-hot-humid-streak-into-new-week-heat-humidity-expected-to-return-for-late-august
2. Penticton, B.C. Days per year with rain or snow: 119.22
Days per year above 0°C: 254.6
Days per year above 20°C: 128.98
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It's snowing in Canada this weekend, and it's NOT in the Arctic
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Sunday, August 18th 2019, 12:20 pm - Ready or not, it's back.
Has Summer 2019 not been up to your standards as far as warmth and sunshine go? Here's a sight that might make you appreciate it a bit more.
Thanks to an unusually fall-like system spinning over the northern Prairies, winter was able to sneak back into northern British Columbia this weekend, turning grassy surfaces white in a matter of hours. The timelapse video above shows the abrupt change of seasons recorded between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning near Steamboat Hill, about 80 km from Fort Nelson along the Alaska Highway, at an elevation of about 1030 metres.
Other cameras in northeastern B.C. also spotted snow early Sunday, including near Fort Nelson itself, below 400 metres.
But then...
10 communities with the best weather in Canada 2019Mild winters and warm summers make these some of the best spots for great weather in Canada
#1. Summerland, B.C.
Days per year with rain or snow: 119.2
Days per year above 0°C: 254.6
Days per year above 20°C: 129
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Ontario: Flip flopping temps make for tricky end of summer planning
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Monday, August 19th 2019, 8:30 am - No sort of consistency for temperatures in southern Ontario as we finish off the last weeks of August.
After a stormy weekend that featured heavy rain and large hail and even tornado warnings in parts of southern Ontario, the week will start on a calmer note, with only a slight risk for lingering thunderstorms in the southwestern regions on Monday. The fluctuating temperature trend will continue as a late-week taste of fall makes its way to the region before another potential rebound of above seasonal warmth to round out the month. Details on Monday's storm risk, and the temperature roller coaster, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/southern-ontario-sees-hot-humid-streak-into-new-week-heat-humidity-expected-to-return-for-late-august
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'It looks like Christmas': Northeastern B.C. gets August snow dump
'I went to sleep it was fall, got up and it was winter,' says Pink Mountain resident
Dominika Lirette · CBC News · Posted: Aug 19, 2019 3:31 PM PT | Last Updated: August 19
The view from Melody Magaton's window Monday morning, at the Buffalo Inn along the Alaska Highway in Pink Mountain, 190 kilometres north of Fort St. John, B.C. (Photo by Melody Magaton)
Residents in northeastern B.C. woke up to winter in August on the weekend.
"It looks like February. The trees are completely covered," said Melody Magaton, owner of the Buffalo Inn in Pink Mountain, located 190 kilometres north of Fort St. John.
"It looks like Christmas, all that's missing is the Christmas lights and the trees."
While it's not entirely uncommon for towns in higher elevations to receive snow in August, getting a big dump of it is very unusual, said CBC meteorologist Brett Soderholm.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/northeast-bc-august-snowfall-1.5252481
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Largest single-day tornado outbreak in Ontario, ten years later
Caroline Floyd
Meteorologist
Tuesday, August 20th 2019, 3:30 pm - August 20, 2019 marks the tenth anniversary of the largest single-day tornado outbreak in Ontario's history.
More than 10 million Canadians were under tornado watches or warnings on the afternoon and evening of August 20, 2009, as storms dropped a staggering 19 tornadoes on the province. By way of comparison, the province averages about 12 per year.
Four of the tornadoes produced F2-category damage including two that tore through the GTA, hitting Woodbridge and Maple and damaging hundreds of homes. F2 tornado winds are estimated to be between 181 and 253 km/h. (Canada didn't adopt the updated EF-scale until 2013.) An impressive eleven tornadoes were rated F1, the final four F0.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/anniversary-of-southern-ontario-2009-tornado-outbreak
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Atlantic: Storm threat Thursday, Tropical Storm Chantal update
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Wednesday, August 21st 2019, 8:03 pm - Tropical Storm Chantal formed in the late hours of Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms sweep back into Atlantic Canada through Thursday as a slow-moving system moves into the region. Local flooding is possible through the early morning hours on Thursday as the leading edge of the system creeps into New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Further afield, Tropical Storm Chantal is swirling in the North Atlantic. We take a look at what you need to know for the tropical storm, and who can expect thunderstorms, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/thunderstorm-threat-thursday-with-torrential-rain-lightning-potential-no-risk-from-tropical-storm-chantal (https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/thunderstorm-threat-thursday-with-torrential-rain-lightning-potential-no-risk-from-tropical-storm-chantal)
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Edmonton weather: Three straight days of warm weather? Inconceivable!
Trevor Robb
Updated: August 22, 2019
The Low Level Bridge over the North Saskatchewan River in downtown Edmonton on August 21, 2019. Larry Wong / POSTMEDIA NETWORK
A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.
Thursday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 14.8 C with 10 km/h winds out of the north.
Is it too much to ask? This thing we call summer is but a fleeting moment in our otherwise snow-filled existence. Just three days of nice weather, no? How about a weekend, maybe? Nahhhh I prefer the rain and the clouds and the wind anyway.
I mean, I guess it might be sunny this weekend but with highs just barely scraping 20 C. Maybe September will be Summer?
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-weather-three-straight-days-of-warm-weather-inconceivable (https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-weather-three-straight-days-of-warm-weather-inconceivable)
On This Day (1996-2018)
Highest temperature: 29.8 C (2006)
Lowest temperature: 5.9 C (2015)
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Newfoundland and Labrador: 26.7 °C 80.1 °F Badger
Cold spot in Newfoundland and Labrador: 1.6 °C 34.9 °F Wabush Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 34.0 °C9 3.2 °F Manning, AB
Cold spot in Canada: -1.9 °C2 8.6 °F Hendrickson Creek, AB
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Peak Hurricane Season In Canada Is Here & The First Potential Storm Is Heading Our Way
Hurricane season is expected to last until early October.
Allysha Howse
Updated on August 24 @ 01:09 PM
With hurricane season already well underway, weather experts are keeping their eye on a tropical storm that may hit parts of Canada later this week. Currently, a subtropical depression is forming offshore over South Florida. While it is still unclear if this storm will reach cyclone status, it has experts keeping an eye on parts of Canada during hurricane season.
The Weather Network has announced that a low-pressure storm is currently brewing near South Flordia. While it is currently just thunderstorms, weather experts worry that a subtropical depression, and maybe even a cyclone may form in the upcoming week.
Currently, the system is expected to make its way up to Atlantic Canada, bringing heavy thunderstorms along with it. While weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham states that it's hard to track the progress of the storm, "it is worth keeping an eye on this storm as it's possible that it will track far enough north to have an impact on Atlantic Canada."
If this storm was to progress into the country, residents in areas such as Halifax and Cape Breton are likely to feel the storm the most.
With warmer than average temperatures off the shore of the US, it is predicted that the storm development could worsen over the weekend.
https://www.narcity.com/news/ca/canadas-hurricane-season-is-underway-and-the-first-potential-storm-is-heading-our-way
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London·DAY STARTER
London's weather, traffic and gas prices for Monday
CBC News · Posted: Aug 26, 2019 6:14 AM ET | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
(Photo courtesy of Erin Pease)
Thanks to Erin Pease for this photo of a beautiful sky over Bayfield Marina Beach.
You can share your pictures with us by emailing them to londonmorning@cbc.ca. At the end of the week, one photo submission wins a CBC London prize pack.
The latest news from CBC London
Weather
Currently in London it's 14 C and partly cloudy.
Expect a mix of sun and cloud this morning with more cloud cover this afternoon. Winds become moderate this morning with gusting up to 40 km. per hour. The daytime high is 25 C with a humidex of 30 C.
The latest weather from CBC London
Traffic
Expect northbound lane restrictions this week on Adelaide Street North between Sunningdale Road East and Blackwater Road for utility work.
Operations work starts this morning causing daily closures on Fanshawe Park Road West between Hyde Park Road and Denfield Road between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Detours are in place.
Wellington Street is reduced to a single lane of southbound traffic between Queens Avenue and King Street for two days to facilitate hydro work. Left hand turns onto Dundas Street will be maintained.
Gas
Gas prices found on Gasbuddy.com show gas is selling in London between $1.09 and $1.17 per litre.
Listen online to CBC Radio One in London
The dollar
The Canadian dollar last closed at 75.20 cents U.S.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/london-s-weather-traffic-and-gas-prices-for-monday-1.5259668
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No Change in the Weather opens cross-Canada tour in Hamilton
A jukebox musical with a heart and soul celebrates the stories of Newfoundland
WhatsOn 08:26 PM by Gary Smith Special to The Hamilton Spectator
No Change in the Weather
Cast members of “No Change in the Weather,” from left, Paul Rowe, Keelan Purchase, Olivia Heaney and Mark Whelan. - Chris LeDrew
Get ready for a jukebox musical with a difference.
We've all seen those shows that are simply song-by-song accounts of some star or group of stars and their big hits.
Usually, there's a pretty lame story that fabricates the facts and whitens the darker moments of truth for feel-good entertainment. They aren't really musicals. They're tribute concerts with a bit of fake bio tossed in.
Well, expect something more with "No Change in the Weather," an audacious Newfoundland musical coming to The Zoetic Theatre Aug. 28 through 31.
This one has a heart. It also has passionate links to the culture, and the musical heartbeat, of a tough brand of people.
"No Change in the Weather" began in St. John's, Nfld., and is now working its way across Canada.
From a concept by Walter Schroeder, the show takes authentic Newfoundland tunes and melds them with a poetic script by Schroeder and Bernardine Stapleton.
Set in the fictional town of God's Back Pocket, it's a story about resilience and hope that sheds a light on Newfoundland's story. It's about revisiting the past, settling old scores and finding a way home again.
The music comes from the province's finest songwriters. Some of them will be familiar. Some will touch your heart for the very first time.
"I think what makes Newfoundland so special is its music," says Olivia Heaney, one of the show's ensemble of talented performers. "These are songs you can clap your hands to. They're songs that tell Newfoundland's story. I know. I was born in the province. I feel the humour and the heartbeat here. When I'm standing onstage watching cast members sing, I start to cry. I'm just so involved in the show and its story."
https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/whatson-story/9566796-no-change-in-the-weather-opens-cross-canada-tour-in-hamilton/
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Brace for ‘Game of Snows’ in Canada this winter, at least according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac
By Josh K. Elliott Senior National Online Journalist, Viral/Trends Global News
Winter is coming.
That tired old Game of Thrones reference will have renewed meaning this year, as the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a particularly snowy season across the country this winter.
“This year it’s a ‘Game of Snows,'” said Jack Burnett, managing editor for the 2020 Canadian edition of the almanac, to Global News. “It’s going to be very competitive to see which area gets the most snow and the most episodes of it.”
Burnett says winter will be snowier and milder than average across the country. The only exceptions will be the southern regions of Alberta and B.C., where the weather will be “a little bit more wet than white.” Central and western Quebec will also be milder than the rest of the country.
“Of course, it’s still going to be cold, so that might mean a little more freezing rain,” Burnett said.
READ MORE: Canada’s extreme weather could be the new norm, governments should start preparing: experts
Mid-November will likely bring cold temperatures to Ontario and snow to the Prairies and Atlantic Canada, he said. Quebec can expect snow by mid-November, while B.C. residents will have to wait until mid-December.
Burnett says it’s hard to predict at this point what the holiday season will look like. However, the trends point to a wet Christmas break in Ontario and “snowy periods” in the Maritimes and southern Quebec. He predicts the weather will be sunny and mild across the Prairies, while B.C. will see snow flurries.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5820228/canadian-farmers-almanac-winter-2020-predictions/
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New weather radar near Regina ‘as good as it gets’
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist Global News
News: New weather radar tech near Regina is 'as good as it gets'
WATCH: A newly installed weather radar system is a few weeks away from doubling forecasting capabilities in the Regina region.
A new weather radar system recently installed near Bethune, Sask., is poised to drastically improve forecasting in the region.
Related
Canada’s most modern weather radar station opens near Saskatoon
“It’s state-of-the-art-technology,” said Environment Canada senior meteorologist Terri Lang, “With respect to the Doppler capabilities we can now go twice as far as we did before.
“We used to be able to see 120 kilometres. Now we can see 240.”
READ MORE: New technology allows experts to identify tornadoes in remote parts of Canada
The Bethune radar is the latest installment of the Canadian Weather Radar Replacement Program. Announced in 2017 by the federal government, the program is set to upgrade weather radars across Canada over the coming years.
Initially, the program was priced as an $83 million infrastructure investment intended to upgrade 20 radars. The program contract, though, allows for expansion, and six more radars have since been added to the update list raising the program’s value to $107 million.
Lang said the new technology will provide better severe weather warnings across the country.
“We’re able to see a lot better into the cloud at a much farther distance. A lot of the tornado warnings that came out this summer were actually based on the radar itself, not on somebody seeing a tornado because we’re able to see the cloud rotating at different levels through the atmosphere.,” she said.
READ MORE: Saskatoon radar receives funding to monitor space weather
The Bethune radar will undergo testing over the next few weeks and is expected to be in operation by the end of September.
It’s the second and last radar in Saskatchewan to be slotted for an update. The other is fully operational and is located near Raddison.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5827737/as-good-as-it-gets-new-weather-radar-tech-to-improve-local-forecasting/
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Edmonton latest Canadian city to declare climate emergency
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Thursday, August 29th 2019, 4:43 pm - The city is the latest in Canada to make such a declaration.
The City of Edmonton has become the latest Canadian metropolis to declare a climate emergency.
Edmonton's city council voted 10-3 to make the declaration. That motion also included a directive for the city's administration to make quarterly reports to council on specific actions that are being taken, as well as future action, on the city's energy transition plan, which includes measures such as reducing city emissions and improving energy efficiency. Council also voted to toughen up the city's CO2 emissions targets.
“The debate over whether climate change is real is over. The debate is: what are we going to do about it?” Coun. Aaron Paquette, who introduced the motion, said in a release from the city.
With the declaration, the city joins Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax, as well as other smaller Canadian communities who have made similar declarations in recent years.
At a national level, the House of Commons made a national climate emergency declaration in June, which passed 186-83.
Most such declarations are based on the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, a 2016 pact among most of the countries in the world to attempt to cut emissions to a low enough level to limit future temperature increases to 1.5°C. In Edmonton, the city says it is trying to bring per-person emissions down to three tonnes per year by 2030, and to full carbon-neutrality by 2050 (the city says Edmontonians' current emissions are at the 20-tonne level).
Per capita, Canadian CO2 emissions are some of the highest in the world. Earlier in 2019, a federal government report found that Canada has been warming at twice the pace of the global average.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/city-of-edmonton-declares-climate-emergency
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Canada, here is your weather report card for the Labour Day long weekend
Tyler Hamilton
Meteorologist
Friday, August 30th 2019, 10:20 am - Only one province received a grade higher than a B.
While children in Canada are preparing to head back to the classroom, The Weather Network has already issued our first weather report card. But, we'll warn you – only a single region in Canada makes the honour roll. Find out if your province received a passing grade, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/beyond-the-forecast-labour-day-long-weekend-weather-report-card-british-columbia-alberta-manitoba-ontario-quebec-atlantic
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Edmonton’s summer had 54 days of rain
By Sarah Komadina Reporter Global News
WATCH: Between June and August there has been 54 days with rain, making it the second rainiest summer on record.
Anyone living in central Alberta knows that many days this summer saw rain.
Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed there were 54 days of rain between June and August in the Edmonton area. This is the second rainiest summer since 1996, where there were 59 days of rain.
READ MORE: Summertime sadness: Disappointing Edmonton weather can affect people’s moods
“It’s just been the patterns that we’ve been experiencing, so we’ve been socked in a cooler air aloft and that has really fed systems to develop moisture,” said Sara Hoffman, an Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist, on Saturday.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5841406/edmontons-summer-2019-rain/
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That diving moose was amazing!
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Ottawa Weather
Expect a rainy start to Labour Day
40 mm of rain may fall in some areas south of the capital
CBC News · Posted: Sep 02, 2019 5:49 AM ET | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
Sparks Street's 'Territorial Prerogative' by Bruce Garner gets a weather-appropriate temporary addition in August 2019. (Ian Black/CBC)
It's looking like it'll be a wet start to the Labour Day holiday.
Environment Canada is calling for a few showers this morning in Ottawa, with more significant rainfall amounts along the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario in communities such as Kingston, Prince Edward County, Brockville and Morrisburg.
Between 20 and 40 millimetres of rain could fall in those areas by this morning, with a possibility of thunderstorms.
The rain should cease before noon, but it could return this evening.
The high sits at 23 C, but it'll feel more like the high 20s with the humidity.
Tonight should be partly cloudy with that possibility of more showers.
The overnight low is only 9 C.
As for back-to-work Tuesday, expect sunshine mixed with a few clouds and a high of around 22 C.
It could rain again Tuesday night and, over the weekend, just might fail to hit a high of at least 20 C for the first time since June 20 — the last day of spring.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-gatineau-weather-sept-2-2019-1.5267572
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September 03, 2019
What impacts will Dorian have on the Northeast?
By Brett Rathbun, AccuWeather meteorologist
While the northeastern United States will deal with non-tropical storm systems through midweek, at the very least, indirect impact from Dorian will continue to ramp up in coastal areas of the region.
The week will consist of a back-and-forth pattern of wet versus dry weather.
One non-tropical storm will continue to push through New England and the coastal mid-Atlantic into Monday night with drenching showers and thunderstorms.
As most people head back to work on Tuesday, high pressure will overspread the area and bring mostly sunny and dry weather conditions.
Highs on Tuesday will generally range from the lower 80s along the major cities to the 70s across the interior. AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures will be a notch higher, approaching the 90-degree mark in cities such as Philadelphia and New York City.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/dorian-to-deliver-glancing-blow-to-the-northeastern-us-later-this-week/70009224
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Hurricane Dorian set to race towards Atlantic Canada, brace for weekend impact
Tyler Hamilton
Meteorologist
Wednesday, September 4th 2019, 6:30 am - Damaging winds and torrential downpours will be the primary threats from Hurricane Dorian in Atlantic Canada
Even though Hurricane Dorian is churning more 2,500 kilometres away from Atlantic Canada, it is such a potent storm that it is looking likely it will have some impact on Atlantic Canada this weekend.
The storm weakened somewhat to Category 2 on Tuesday, while still bringing major devastation to the Bahamas. It is set to accelerate toward the northeast in the coming days, guided by a Bermuda high, that will take it on a path toward Atlantic Canada by the weekend, with the first effects expected late Friday.
A trough diving into Ontario on Friday has the potential to capture Dorian and pull the storm further east towards the Maritimes. If the timing of the trough changes and it misses any interaction with Hurricane Dorian, the system has a higher chance to impact Newfoundland and just brush by the Maritimes with little impact.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/hurricane-dorian-poses-a-late-week-threat-for-atlantic-canada-maritimes-newfoundland-nova-scotia-sea-surface-temperature-anomaly-heavy-rain-strong-winds-possible
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 25.0 °C 77.0 °F Port Weller
Cold spot in Ontario: -2.4 °C 27.7 °F Armstrong
Hot spot in Canada: 31.0 °C 87.8 °F Val Marie, SK
Cold spot in Canada: -5.2 °C 22.6 °F Stefansson Island, NU
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PHOTOS: Significant damage reported as Dorian hammers the Maritimes
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Saturday, September 7th 2019, 6:57 pm - Downed trees, storm surge, power outages, and a crane collapse were reported across the Maritimes, as Dorian hammered the region Saturday.
Widespread impacts were being felt across Atlantic Canada hours before Post-Tropical Cyclone Dorian made landfall near Sambro Creek, about 25 kilometres south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday.
Powerful wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h and heavy rainfall were reaching areas that were hundreds of kilometres away from the eye of the storm ahead of landfall, and as of 7 p.m. EST on Saturday, nearly half-a-million customers in the Maritimes were without power.
The estimated maximum sustained winds at landfall were 155 km/h, with a central pressure of 958 mb, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The storm is expected to move across eastern Nova Scotia into the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Prince Edward Island Saturday night, with the center of the storm expected to pass near or over northern Newfoundland and eastern Labrador late Saturday or Sunday morning.
"A dangerous storm surge is likely in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Southwest Coast of Newfoundland, and Eastern Nova Scotia," said the weather agency in an advisory.
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Dorian winds whip western Newfoundland, as storm tracks toward North Atlantic
Wind 'big issue of the day,' as storm moves out to sea by Sunday night
CBC News · Posted: Sep 08, 2019 7:27 AM NT | Last Updated: September 8
Three huge trees were knocked over by high winds in front of an apartment in Stephenville. Billy Flowers stands in front of the downed trees to show their size. (Submitted by Ryan William Flowers)
Post-tropical storm Dorian is expected to move through western Newfoundland and off into the North Atlantic Sunday night, after knocking trees into power lines and toppling fences Sunday afternoon and walloping the Maritime provinces the day before.
Hurricane warnings issued by Environment Canada have been downgraded to tropical storm warnings for much of the western and southwestern regions of Newfoundland, as well as the Northern Peninsula.
Doug Mercer, senior meteorologist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre, says Dorian is expected to have moved into the North Atlantic by Sunday night.
"This evening, around 9 or 10 p.m., it will have passed northeast of the Strait of Belle Isle and it will be heading out to sea," he said.
"But [winds] will still be fairly high, overnight will be when you really start to see things starting to drop off."
Mercer said winds will be back to normal ranges by Monday morning.
Newfoundland Power tweeted it had received multiple reports of trees being blown over and knocking into power lines along parts of the west coast.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/dorian-nl-warnings-1.5275154
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Dorian remnants brought snow to parts of Atlantic Canada
Nathan Howes
Digital Writer
Monday, September 9th 2019, 3:20 pm - As remnants of Dorian moved east and merged with a trough, some light snow fell on parts of New Brunswick and Labrador
After Dorian made landfall as a hurricane-strength post-tropical storm in Nova Scotia Saturday and tracked east, it left behind more than a trail of damage and power outages -- it even dropped some light flurries in parts of New Brunswick and Labrador, later that evening and overnight Sunday, respectively.
What led to the dusting of the white stuff (no accumulations) was a trough merging with Dorian. As it transitioned into a post-tropical storm, the wind field expanded and the storm lost its tropical characteristics, Weather Network meteorologist Matt Grinter explained.
"The dropping temperatures is what led to the snow for north-central New Brunswick Saturday night and areas around Happy-Valley Goose Bay (in Labrador) Sunday overnight," said Grinter.
For Newfoundland, Dorian was mostly a wind-oriented event, with the heaviest rains remaining west of its track. The strongest wind gusts were reported over southwestern and western parts of the island. Wreckhouse reported a gust as high as 157 km/h while a gust of 143 km/h was recorded in Green Island-Fortune Bay.
"There were many reports of uprooted trees, general wind damage and power outages," Environment Canada said in its weather summary.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/news-dorian-remnants-bring-snow-to-parts-of-atlantic-canada-new-brunswick-labrador-newfoundland-nova-scotia
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Prairies: Significant weather whiplash crams all seasons into one
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Wednesday, September 11th 2019, 10:30 am - From tornadoes to snow to a fall-like rain and then mid-summer like heat. This weather whiplash across the Prairies will continue well into next week
After a swath of severe weather bubbled up across parts of Alberta on Tuesday, we look ahead to a potent Colorado Low that will bring a widespread rain across the Prairies on Thursday. Things will also be feeling a lot more fall-like as tumbling temperatures remain below seasonal through the week's end. More on the timing of the next moisture packed system, plus a look at if this week's weather signals a free fall right into autumn, below.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Temperatures below seasonal to start the week, threat for alpine snow for the Rockies
Colorado low delivers widespread rain for southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Thursday with reinforcing shot of chilly weather behind the system
Stay on top of ALERTS in your area
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/unsettled-weather-across-the-prairies-widespread-rain-below-seasonal-temperatures-risk-of-high-elevation-snow-pattern-change-ahead
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Ontario's 9th tornado of the year confirmed ahead of next strong storm risk
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Friday, September 13th 2019, 6:30 am - Environment Canada has confirmed damage from a tornado and a downburst in Wednesday's storms.
The brief surge of hot and humid weather that flooded southern Ontario on Wednesday was the perfect fuel for numerous thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening hours.
After damage surveys conducted by the Northern Tornadoes Project on Thursday, Environment Canada confirmed that a tornado did indeed touch down Wednesday evening southeast of Petrolia, in southwestern Ontario. The survey team also confirmed damage related to a downburst, also near Petrolia.
SEE ALSO: Tornado potential brewing again for Friday
The tornado has been given a preliminary rating of EF-1, with maximum winds of 140 km/h. This is the 9th confirmed tornado for the year in Ontario.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/severe-thunderstorms-cause-significant-damage-over-southwestern-ontario-wednesday-tornado-sarnia-petrolia
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B.C.'s South Coast set for nearly a month's worth of rain this weekend
Downpour expected to pick up late Friday, continue through Sunday night
CBC News · Posted: Sep 13, 2019 12:53 PM PT | Last Updated: September 13
A couple takes a walk down the Locarno Beach path after heavy rain in Vancouver. (Christer Waara/CBC)
While September is usually a relatively dry denouement to summer on B.C.'s South Coast, this weekend is set to be an abrupt introduction to the rainy fall season.
Environment Canada said the region is set to see about a month's worth of rain by Sunday.
A downpour Thursday dropped 20-30 millimetres, with another 10-15 millimetres expected Friday night. Another 15-25 more millimetres are in the forecast for Saturday.
That's a total of up to 70 millimetres — well over the normal amount of 51 millimetres for the entire month of September.
"I think it's safe to say that summer is officially over," said Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald. "Given these back-to back systems, we will be reaching our normal rainfall for the month in just three or four days."
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The agency said the soggy weather systems are being churned up in the northeastern Pacific, hitting B.C.'s north and central coasts before sliding down to the South Coast. Some of the rain will reach the B.C. Interior as well, MacDonald said.
A pause between the systems on Friday and Saturday means flooding isn't a concern as of noon on Friday, MacDonald said.
"Just keep that umbrella and those rubber boots handy," he added.
The official first day of fall is Sept. 23.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-south-coast-weather-rain-1.5283024
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Airshow London cancels Friday events due to severe weather
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for London and the surrounding area
CBC News · Posted: Sep 13, 2019 2:23 PM ET | Last Updated: September 13
A pair of RCAF Snowbirds landing at the London International Airport on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 ahead of the 4th annual Airshow London. (Travis Dolynny/CBC)
The threat of severe thunderstorms has grounded the launch of the 4th annual Airshow London, which was set to start at 4 p.m. Friday.
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for London, Parkhill, Strathroy, Komoka and Middlesex County at 1:30 p.m. Friday, warning of winds gusting up to 100 km/h and heavy rainfall. The national weather service also warns the storms have the potential to produce tornadoes.
Organizers of Airshow London cancelled events scheduled from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in full.
"Safety is the number one priority for spectators, volunteers and performers and even though it is a disappointing decision to make, it is the correct one," Airshow London said in a statement.
Events planned for Saturday and Sunday will go ahead as planned, with the forecast calling for sunny skies.
Ticket holders for Friday's events will be admitted for entry on Saturday or Sunday. Friday's photo pit passes will also be honoured on Saturday or Sunday.
Airshow London is one of Canada's premiere aviation spectacles, featuring dynamic air performances including planes, jets and parachutes. The non-profit organization supports the Children's Hospital Foundation and several veterans' charities.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/airshow-london-cancels-friday-events-due-to-severe-weather-1.5282898 (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/airshow-london-cancels-friday-events-due-to-severe-weather-1.5282898)
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Let's just rename Ottawa the 'Sunshine City'
By the end of this week, we may all have forgotten what clouds are
CBC News · Posted: Sep 16, 2019 5:52 AM ET | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
The sun sets over Ottawa's Central Experimental Farm Sept. 4, 2019. (Simon Lasalle/CBC)
Do you like the thought of cloudless skies stretching for miles? The glow of a late summer sunset gently kissing a Gatineau Park lake?
Then this is the weather forecast for you, my sunglasses-sporting friend.
Environment Canada is calling for the skies to clear today, with a daytime high in the low 20s — just a bit above normal for this time of year .
The average temperature, by the way, is no longer in the 20s as of Saturday. It'll be May before we get back there.
We should have clear skies tonight, with a low in the single digits, and clear skies as far as Ottawa's seven day forecast can see.
Unlike sunny summer forecasts, the UV index should only be moderate.
There are slight differences in the Kingston and Pembroke areas: it could be cloudy there on Sunday and there, the UV index is still at 6 or high today and tomorrow.
Get outside and enjoy! It's the last full week of summer, with autumn coming early next Monday morning.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-gatineau-weather-sept-16-2019-1.5284803 (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-gatineau-weather-sept-16-2019-1.5284803)
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'Summer 2.0' heat and humidity on the way for much of Canada
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Monday, September 16th 2019, 8:00 pm - Now loading for the eastern half of Canada.
Autumn is right on our doorstep, but we can't count summer out just yet.
Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2019 for an in depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the winter ahead
A ridge of high pressure starting to build across the southern United States will be one of the major drivers for Canadian weather in the week ahead, and that means surging temperatures -- and the humidity that goes with them -- are about to make a play north of the border.
WATCH BELOW: TRACKING THE SUMMER SURGE
With the peak of the ridge planted over the eastern Prairies to start the work-week, temperatures across southern Manitoba will make some major strides for the early part of the week. Highs edging into the low 30s for Winnipeg will be a nearly 20-degree jump from the middle of last week when afternoon temperatures only barely crept into the double digits.
Midweek will see the ridge edge over the Great Lakes, giving temperatures across northern Ontario a boost -- a big one. Temperatures stand to threaten some records for the day across parts of northeastern Ontario on Wednesday. The average high in Moosonee, for example, is around 16ºC, and the record for September 18 -- set in 2003 -- is 28.5ºC.
For the latter half of the week, a low pressure system crossing the Prairies and moving into northern Ontario may put a brief damper on the ridge's progress, but it's hard to keep a good southern ridge down at this time of the year, when the Gulf of Mexico is at its warmest and provides ample fuel for these surges of heat.
Heading into the end of the week and the weekend, it's likely we'll see the warmth (and humidity) rebound over southern Ontario and Quebec. And by the time we reach the last weekend of summer, it should be the Maritimes turn for some above-average highs.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/summer-2-0-coming-to-eastern-prairies-ontario-quebec-maritimes-who-gets-hottest
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'Large Humberto' prompts hurricane warning for Bermuda
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Tuesday, September 17th 2019, 8:30 pm - Humberto continues to strengthen with residents of Bermuda on high alert
Hurricane Humberto continues to strengthen on its trek toward Bermuda, reaching Category 3 strength on Tuesday as maximum sustained winds hit 185 km/h. While the forecast track has drifted north, lowering the risk for a landfall on Bermuda, the island remains in harm's way as the storm approaches.
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A hurricane warning is in effect for Bermuda as Humberto becomes better organized with a better-defined eye. The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) expects the storm to remain a powerful hurricane through Thursday.
Though the centre of the storm is expected to pass just north of Bermuda, Humberto is a large hurricane with an expansive wind field, and that means Bermuda will likely see near-hurricane-force conditions sometime late on Wednesday, even with a near miss.
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Tropical storm winds are expected to impact Bermuda by Wednesday afternoon and linger through Thursday morning and heavy rainfall -- as much as 150 mm for some -- is expected as the storm passes.
Humberto will also drive dangerously large ocean swells and breaking waves for Bermuda as well as the southeast coast of the United States for the next few days. Storm surge and large waves are expected to cause flooding in Bermuda, particularly along the southern coast on Wednesday night and Thursday.
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Longer-range models suggest that some of these major swells may ultimately impact the shores of Nova Scotia as well, though that will depend on the eventual strength and track of the storm.
The last major hurricane to make a nearly-direct hit on Bermuda was 2016's Hurricane Nicole, which blasted the island with 220 km/h wind gusts and more than 170 mm of rain, even though the centre remained just offshore. 2014's Gonzalo was the last Category 2 hurricane to make landfall.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/humberto-atlantic-hurricane-season-large-swells-wind-heavy-rain-southeastern-united-states-bahamas-bermuda-large-waves-atlantic-canada
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 27.1 °C 80.8 °F Collingwood
Cold spot in Ontario: 3.2 °C 37.8 °F Moose Creek Wells
Hot spot in Canada: 27.1 °C 80.8 °F Collingwood, ON
Cold spot in Canada: -15.6 ° C3.9 °F Isachsen, NU
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Top weather events of the 20th century
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Top weather events from 1900-1920
Rogers Pass Avalanche - March 5, 1910. Sixty-two train men and labourers perished 2 km west of Rogers Pass, BC, when their engine was hit by an avalanche and hurtled 500 metres into Bear Creek. Over 600 volunteers used pick axes and shovels to dig through 10 m of snow in the search for survivors.
World's Worst Iceberg Accident - April 15, 1912. The unsinkable Titanic collided with an iceberg 700 km southeast of Newfoundland, causing the death of 1,500 people and making headlines around the world.
Deadliest Canadian Tornado - June 30, 1912. A late afternoon tornado slashed through six city blocks in Regina, killing up to 40 people, injuring 300 others, destroying 500 buildings and leaving a quarter of the population homeless. Better known as the "Regina Cyclone", the tornado lasted three minutes but it took 46 years to pay for the damages.
Black Sunday Storm - November 7-13, 1913. One of the most severe Great Lakes storms on record swept winds of 140 km/h over lakes Erie and Ontario, taking down 34 ships and 270 sailors. Days later, the crew of one ship was found lashed to the mast, frozen to death -- only the ship survived.
Storm Claims Sealers - April 1, 1914. Seventy-seven sealers froze to death during a violent storm on the ice off the southeast coast of Labrador. At the height of the storm, from March 31 to April 2, the temperature was -23°C with winds from the northwest at 64 km/h.
Fog Causes Ship Collision - May 29, 1914. Shallow river fog contributed to the collision of two ships -- the CP Liner Empress of Ireland and a Norwegian coal ship, The Storstad -- in the St. Lawrence River, 300 km seaward from Quebec City. The liner sank in 25 minutes, and 1,024 passengers lost their lives.
Victoria's Snowstorms of the Century - February 2, 1916 and December 28-29, 1996. Huge snowstorms, 80 years apart, clobbered Canada's "snow-free" city with more than 55 cm of snow. The December storm dropped 80 cm of snow in 24 hours, 125 cm in five days with cleanup costs exceeding $200 million (including a record insurance payout for BC of $80 million).
Killer Lightning - July 29, 1916. Lightning ignited a forest fire which burned down the towns of Cochrane and Matheson, Ontario, killing 233 people.
Princess Sophia Sinks off BC - October 23, 1918. A Canadian steamship carrying miners from Yukon and Alaska became stranded on Vanderbilt Reef. Rescuers were unable to remove the 268 passengers and 75 crewmen due to a strong northerly gale. The next day, weather conditions worsened and the ship sank killing all on board.
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Top weather events from 1921-1940- August Gale Kills 56 in Newfoundland - August 24-25, 1927. A hurricane swept through Atlantic Canada washing out roads, filling basements, and swamping boats. In Newfoundland, 56 people died at sea.
- Multiple Tornadoes hit Southern Manitoba - June 22, 1922. Hot and humid air led to the development of several tornadoes in the area. Five deaths and hundreds of injuries were attributed to the event which caused $2 million in 1922 dollars.
- Dustbowl Era - 1930s. Between 1933 and 1937, the Prairies experienced only 60% of its normal rainfall. Thousands of livestock were lost to starvation and suffocation, crops withered and 250,000 people across the region abandoned their land to seek better lives elsewhere.
- Great Lakes Freighter Hit by Lightning - June 26, 1930. Lightning struck the bow of the John B. King drillship in the St. Lawrence River, igniting a store of dynamite onboard. The explosion killed 30 people and injured 11 others.
- Ontario's Coldest Day on Record - December 29, 1933. Fourteen sites recorded their coldest-ever temperature, including Ottawa at -38.9°C and Algonquin Park at -45.0°C. Outside Ontario, record cold temperatures were also set in Manitoba, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
- Cold Wave Grips Eastern North America - February 1934. A cold wave engulfed the continent from Manitoba to the Atlantic seaboard and down the east coast to Palm Beach, Florida. Ice trapped fishing vessels off Nova Scotia, hospitals were jammed with frostbite victims and, for only the second time in recorded history, Lake Ontario froze completely over.
- Cold Wave Freezes Victoria and BC's Lower Mainland - January 19-29, 1935. Winter weather gripped Vancouver, with temperatures dipping to -16° and snowfall greater than 40 cm. While the extreme cold caused fuel shortages and frozen water supplies, a quick thaw followed by 267 mm of rain over the next four days added extensive roof damage across the city, including the collapse of the Forum -- the city's main hockey and curling rink.
- The Deadliest Heat Wave in History - July 5-17, 1936. Temperatures exceeding 44°C in Manitoba and Ontario claimed 1,180 Canadians (mostly the elderly and infants) during the longest, deadliest heat wave on record. Four hundred of these deaths were caused by people who drowned seeking refuge from the heat. In fact, the heat was so intense that steel rail lines and bridge girders twisted, sidewalks buckled, crops wilted and fruit baked on trees.
- Hottest Day on Record - July 5, 1937. The highest temperature ever recorded in Canada was reached at Midale and Yellowgrass, Saskatchewan when the mercury soared to 45°C.
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Top weather events from 1941-1960- Eastern Ontario's Freezing Rain Storm - December 28-30, 1942. Ice "as thick as a person's wrist" covered telephone wires, trees and railway tracks. In Ottawa, 50,000 workers walked to work for five days. Because of the war, there were few men available to clear the streets and repair lines.
- Toronto's Worst Single-Day Snowfall - December 11, 1944. A severe winter storm dumped 48 cm of snow on Toronto's downtown, while gale-force winds piled the snow into huge drifts. A total of 57.2 cm fell over two days. In all, 21 people died -- 13 from overexertion. Funerals were postponed, expectant mothers walked to hospitals, and there were no home deliveries of milk, ice or fuel. Of major concern, factories producing war ammunitions had to close temporarily.
- Windsor's Killer Tornado - June 17, 1946. The third worst killer tornado in Canadian history reared up across the Detroit River, killing 17 people and demolishing or damaging 400 homes in Windsor and the surrounding county. The tornado also took down 150 barns and farm buildings, and uprooted hundreds of orchard trees and full-grown woodlots.
- Worst Blizzard in Canadian Railway History - January 30 to February 8, 1947. A ten-day blizzard buried towns and trains from Winnipeg to Calgary, causing some Saskatchewan roads and rail lines to remain plugged with snow until spring. Children stepped over power lines to get to school and built tunnels to get to the outhouse. A Moose Jaw farmer had to cut a hole in the roof of his barn to get in to feed his cows.
- Coldest Temperature in North America - February 3, 1947. The temperature in Snag, Yukon dipped to -63°C, establishing Canada's reputation for extreme cold.
- BC's Worst Flood of the Century - May-June 1948. BC's Fraser River overflowed, drowning 10, inundating 22,200 hectares, destroying 2,300 homes and forcing 16,000 to flee. Row boats were the only means of transportation in much of the Fraser Valley, and for three weeks Vancouver had no rail connection with the rest of Canada.
- Red River Flood - Spring 1950. Described as the greatest flood disaster in Canadian history, the Red River crested at 9.2 m above normal near Winnipeg. While 100,000 people were evacuated from Southern Manitoba, miraculously only one drowning was reported. Losses included damage to 5,000 homes and buildings, totaling $550 M in property losses. The Manitoba government decided to construct the Winnipeg Floodway to forestall future flooding.
- First Person on Canadian Television - A Weatherperson! - September 8, 1954. Canadian television made its debut on this day, and meteorologist Percy Saltzman was the first person to appear on screen. Saltzman continued to present television weather for 22 years.
- Hurricane Hazel - October 15, 1954. Leaving a nightmare of destruction , Hazel dumped an estimated 300 million tonnes of rain on Toronto, causing lost streets, washed out bridges and untold personal tragedy. In all, 83 people died -- some bodies washing up on the shores of Lake Ontario in New York State days later.
- Deadly Snowstorm in St. John's - February 16, 1959. A snowstorm with strong winds created 7-metre drifts, blocking main streets and causing six casualties. Another 70,000 Newfoundlanders were left without power, crippled telephone service, and blocked highways, streets and railways. Scores of motorists spent the night at homes along the highways after drifts buried their stalled cars.
- Fishing Fleet Disaster off Esuminac, NB - June 20, 1959. More than 30 fishermen drowned in the worst storm disaster ever to hit the Gulf of St. Lawrence fishing fleet. Twenty-two salmon boats sank by a sudden, smashing north-easterly gale.
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Top weather events from 1961-1980- West Records Single Driest Year - 1961. Many areas in the drought-stricken Prairies received only 45% of normal precipitation. In Regina, every month but May was drier than normal, and for the 12-month crop year the precipitation total was the lowest ever. The duration, severity and size of the area effectively made this drought the worst on record. Losses in wheat production alone were $668 million, 30% more than in the previous worst year, 1936.
- Typhoon Freda Hits BC's Lower Mainland - October 12, 1962. Remnants of Typhoon Freda struck BC's Lower Mainland, causing 7 deaths and damages in excess of $10 million. Twenty percent of Stanley Park was flattened. In Victoria, winds reached sustained speeds of 90 km/h with gusts to 145 km/h.
- Violent Storm Strikes Maritimes - December 1-2, 1964. One of the most violent storms in years struck the Maritime provinces with gales reaching gust speeds of 160 km/h. Three fishing boats, including two large draggers, were lost in the storm accounting for the loss of 23 lives. Halifax and Charlottetown recorded their all-time lowest sea-level pressure ever.
- "Great Blizzard" Lashes Southern Prairies - December 15, 1964. Heavy snows, accompanied by 90 km/h winds and -34°C temperatures, paralyzed the southern Prairies. Three people froze to death and thousands of animals perished.
- Winnipeg's Snowstorm of the Century - March 4, 1966. This winter blizzard dropped 35 cm of snow with winds blowing at 120 km/h, paralyzing the city for two days. Winnipeg's mayor issued a warning for everyone to stay at home. The drifting snow blocked all highways in southern Manitoba and forced the cancellation of all air travel in and out of the Winnipeg airport.
- Blizzards in Southern Alberta - April 17-20 and 27-29, 1967. A series of intense winter storms dropped a record 175 cm of snow on southern Alberta. Thousands of cattle, unable to forage for food in the deep snow, perished on the open range. Army units were dispatched to assist in snow clearing, while food, fuel and feed were airlifted into the province. The good news? The Revenue Minister announced that the income tax deadline for residents of southern Alberta was extended two weeks to May 15.
- Greatest Rainfall in One Day - October 6, 1967. A one-day rainfall of 489.2 mm occurred at Ucluelet Brynnor Mines, BC - a Canadian weather record that still stands.
- Montreal's Snowstorm of the Century - March 4, 1971. Montreal's worst snowstorm killed 17 people and dumped 47 cm of snow on the city with winds of 110 km/h producing second-storey drifts. Winds snapped power poles and felled cables, cutting electricity for up to ten days in some areas. In total, the city hauled away 500,000 truckloads of snow.
- Crater in Quebec Opens During Rainstorm - May 4, 1971. Tragedy struck the village of St-Jean-Vianney, Quebec when heavy rains caused a sinkhole 600 m wide and 30 m deep to appear in a residential area. The crater/mudslide killed 31 people and swallowed up 35 homes, a bus and several cars.
- Hurricane Beth Soaks Nova Scotia - August 15, 1971. Hurricane Beth brought punishing winds and up to 300 mm of rain, causing considerable crop damage and swamping highways and bridges, temporarily isolating communities on the eastern mainland of Nova Scotia. More rain fell during Beth than during Hazel in 1954.
- One Cold Year - 1972. The only year on record when all weather-reporting stations in Canada reported temperatures below normal on an annual basis.
- Another Killer Tornado in Windsor - April 3, 1974. Three hundred and twenty three people died when a series of tornadoes struck 11 states in the U.S. and Ontario within an eight-hour period. The tornadoes caused more than $1 billion dollars in damage. In Windsor, one funnel cloud touched down at several locations taking eight lives at the Windsor Curling Club.
- Edmund Fitzgerald Sinks in Great Lakes Storm - November 10, 1975. A severe storm causes the largest Great Lakes bulk ore carrier ever to break up and sink in 20 m-high waves, killing the entire 29-man crew. Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot later immortalized the ship in a folk song.
- Groundhog Day Storm Batters Bay of Fundy - February 2, 1976. One of the fiercest storms ever in the Maritimes slammed into Saint John, NB. Winds were clocked at 188 km/h, generating 12-m waves and swells as high as 10 m. Everything coated with salt spray for miles inland and huge chunks of coastline eroded.
- Blizzard Isolates Iqaluit - February 8, 1979. Weather with -40°C temperatures, 100 km/h winds and zero visibility in snow kept residents of Iqaluit indoors for 10 days.
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Top weather events from 1981-1999- Blizzard Maroons PEI - February 22-26, 1982. A huge snowstorm with up to 60 cm of snow, 100 km/h winds, zero visibility and wind chills of -35°C paralyzed the Island for a week. The storm buried vehicles, snowplows and trains in 5- to 7-metre drifts and cut off all ties with the mainland.
- Ocean Ranger Disaster - February 15, 1982. Bad weather caused the sinking of the largest semi-submersible drilling rig in the world, 300 km east of Newfoundland. In total, 84 people died in the world's second worst disaster involving an offshore drill ship. Winds of 145 km/h, waves of 21 metres and high seas hampered rescue efforts.
- Newfoundland Glaze Storm Cuts Power to 200,000 - April 13, 1984. Residents of the Avalon Peninsula were without electricity for days when cylinders of ice as large as 15 cm in diameter formed on overhead wires. The severe, two-day ice storm covered all of southeastern Newfoundland with 25 mm of glaze.
- Tornadoes in Barrie and Central Ontario – May 31, 1985. Fourteen tornadoes struck several Ontario communities, namely Barrie, Grand Valley, Orangeville and Tottenham. The Barrie tornado killed eight people. In all, the family of tornadoes injured hundreds of people, destroyed or damaged over 1,000 buildings and killed 12 people, tying it with the Pine Lake, AB tornado in 2000 as the fourth deadliest tornadic day in Canada. The Grand Valley tornado that began near Arthur and moved east to Campbellford is considered one of the longest tracked tornadoes in Canada, travelling over 115 km.
- Worst Air Crash in Canada - December 12, 1985. An Arrow Airlines DC-8, after refueling in Gander en route to Kentucky, crashed seconds after take-off, killing 248 members of the US 101st Airborne Division and 8 crew. Just before the crash, freezing drizzle and snow grains were reported. The temperature was -4.2°C and winds were light from the west.
- Black Friday Tornado - July 31, 1987. One of Canada's most intense tornadoes ever struck Edmonton and killed 27 people -- the second worst killer tornado in Canada. Winds reached 400 km/h, cutting a swath of death and destruction 40 km long and as much as 1 km wide. In addition, hail as large as softballs and 40 to 50 mm of flooding rain fell on the city.
- $4 Billion Drought - September 1987-August 1988. Across the southern Prairies, the hottest summer on record, combined with half the normal growing season rainfall and a virtually snow-free previous winter, produced a drought that rivaled the 1930s in terms of intensity and duration of the dry spell. About 10% of farmers and farm workers left agriculture in 1988. Effects of the drought were felt across the country as lower agricultural yields led to higher food and beverage prices for consumers.
- Warmest Winter Olympics - February 1988. The Winter Olympics in Calgary experienced some of the warmest temperatures ever for late February. On February 26, Miami's high temperature of 19.4°C was only a shade warmer than Calgary's maximum of 18.1°C.
- Record Wind Chill - January 28, 1989. It was bad enough when the temperature dropped to -51°C in Pelly Bay, NWT but the wind made the air feel even colder when the wind chill equivalent reached -91°C.
- Hailstorm Strikes Calgary - September 7, 1991. A supper-hour storm lasting 30 minutes dropped 10-cm diameter hail in Calgary subdivisions, splitting trees, breaking windows and siding, and crushing birds. Homeowners filed a record 116,000 insurance claims, with property damage losses exceeding $300 million -- the most destructive hailstorm ever and the second costliest storm in Canada.
- Canada's Only World-Weather Record - September 11, 1995. The QE2 ocean liner was struck by a 30-metre wave during Hurricane Luis off the coast of Newfoundland, marking the largest measured wave height in the world. The massive storm covered almost the entire North Atlantic, almost 2,000 km across.
- Saguenay Flood - July 18-21, 1996. Canada's first billion dollar disaster, this deluge triggered a surge of water, rocks, trees and mud that killed 10 people and forced 12,000 residents to flee their homes. Many roads and bridges in the region disappeared.
- Hailstorm Pounds Calgary and Winnipeg - July 24, 1996. Orange-sized hailstones racked up close to $300 million in property losses. Hail clogged storm sewers, causing extensive flooding in both cities and in Winnipeg, at least a third of the cars damaged had to be written off.
- Red River Flood Levels Highest of Century - April-May, 1997. About 2,000 square km of valley lands were flooded as the Red River rose 12 m above winter levels. Thousands of volunteers and soldiers fought rising waters for days. Damage estimates reached a half a billion dollars.
- Okanagan's $100 million Hailstorm - July 21, 1997. A destructive hail and wind storm ripped through the orchards of the Okanagan. It was the worst storm in memory with nearly 40% of the crop deemed unsuitable for fresh market. The rain and hail was accompanied by winds gusting to 100 km/h that capsized boats in the interior lakes, and caused power outages and traffic accidents.
- Ice Storm of the Century - January 4-9, 1998. One of the most destructive and disruptive storms in Canadian history hit Eastern Canada causing hardship for 4 million people and costing $3 billion. Losses included millions of trees, 130 transmission towers and 120,000 km of power and telephone lines. Power outages lasted from several hours to four weeks.
- A Year-Long Heat Wave - 1998. Canada experienced its second warmest winter and warmest spring, summer and fall on record. Temperatures in 1998 were an average of 2.4 degrees warmer than normal and likely the warmest year this century.
- Costliest Forest Fire Season on Record - 1998. Flames from forest fires destroyed 4.6 million hectares of forests, about 50% more than the normal amount. The 10,560 fires were the greatest number in 10 years.
- Toronto's Snowstorm of the Century - January 2-15, 1999. A series of storms stalked the city, dumping nearly a year's amount of snow in less than two weeks. In all, the city recorded the greatest January snowfall total ever with 118.4 cm and the greatest snow on the ground at any one time with 65 cm. The storms cost the city nearly twice the annual budget in snow removal.
- Greatest Single-Day Snowfall Record - February 11, 1999. Tahtsa Lake, BC, received 145 cm of snow, a new Canadian single-day snowfall record, but well below the world's record of 192 cm at Silver Lake, Colorado on April 15, 1921
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Significant snow threat expands across parts of western Canada, risk of 30 CM
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Tuesday, September 24th 2019, 8:00 pm - Expect a false start to winter with a blast of November-like weather late this week and weekend (and continuing into next week) that will cause significant impacts and or hardships with the fall harvest across parts of western Canada. Here's what you need to know.
Wednesday marks the final day of pleasant, early fall weather for parts of the western Prairies -- at least, the last one for a while. Even though fall has just begun, winter will come to call by the end of this week, with a full-blown fall snowstorm on the horizon. We take a look at the abrupt change, and who should have their shovels at the ready, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/first-week-of-fall-snow-looms-for-alberta-amid-sharp-cool-down
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Records are set to 'fall like dominoes' across Canada
Caroline Floyd
Meteorologist
Wednesday, September 25th 2019, 10:30 am - Summer 2019 was, perhaps, most memorable across Canada for being forgettable. Average heat, average rain -- most of the summer's weather didn't stand out.
Well, make way for the fall.
The new season's temperamental nature is about to make itself felt across the country. Significant weather records -- nearly from coast to coast -- are in jeopardy for the end of September and the beginning of October.
With weather record traffic about to get heavy, we check out where the old records are clear to proceed, and where we may be stopping for an update.
Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2019 for an in-depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the winter ahead
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/significant-canadian-weather-records-in-jeopardy-through-next-week
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Ontario: All-time record temperatures in jeopardy for start of October
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Thursday, September 26th 2019, 8:51 pm - All-time October heat records will be challenged in the days to come as temperatures soar across parts of southern Ontario.
The true temperamental side of the fall season is upon us as fluctuating temperatures and unsettled conditions make their way through southern Ontario this week. A temperature roller coaster is setting up for this weekend and exceptional warmth will kick off the start of October. We take a look at the active and changeable pattern ahead, plus where some places could break new temperature records with humidex values near 40, below.
Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2019 for an in-depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the winter ahead
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Risk for periods of rain showers heading into the weekend with a fine line between summer heat and cooler fall conditions
Impressive temperature contrast across southwestern and eastern Ontario by Monday
All-time temperature records for October will be challenged on Tuesday from Windsor to Hamilton
Stay aware of ALERTS in your area
A FINE LINE BETWEEN SUMMER AND AUTUMN
After a cooler start to the autumn season earlier this week, summer’s fight quickly returned and will attempt to linger through the first full weekend of fall.
"A few rain showers are likely through Saturday, but the day will not be a washout as we will still have extended rain-free periods," says Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham. "Temperatures will continue to be a few degrees above seasonal before noticeably cooler weather returns on Sunday."
SUMMER'S GRAND FINALE COULD BRING 30°C TEMPS
Sunday's cooler temperature won't be the signal for a more autumnal pattern to kick in however, as "summer's grand finale" still has some impressive heat to give.
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Prairies brace for intense winter storm, 60+ cm of snow possible
Digital Writers
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Friday, September 27th 2019, 8:45 pm - The first significant snow storm of the season is taking aim at the western Prairies, with dangerous travel set to last into the Monday morning commute.
All eyes are on much of western Canada as the region quickly plunges from early fall right into the heart of winter. Winter storm watches and special weather statements have expanded, warning of dangerous travel and significant impact as this severe fall snow storm brews.
"This is high impact snow storm, potentially of historical significance, for southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan this weekend and into early next week," says Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/first-significant-snow-storm-for-the-prairies-this-weekend-alberta-saskatchewan-long-duration-snowfall-event-with-dangerous-winter-travel-blizzard-conditions
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Environment Canada issues special weather statement for snow
Saskatoon / 650 CKOM
CJME News
September 27, 2019 03:02 pm
Environment Canada issues special weather statement for snow
It may seem early to be thinking about winter with leaves still hanging on many of the trees, but some people in the province could end up dusting off the white stuff from their vehicles this weekend.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on Friday, calling for snowfall of up to 30 centimetres in areas in southwest Saskatchewan like Swift Current, Assiniboia, Gravelbourg, Leader and Maple Creek.
Before the statement was issued, meteorologist Justin Shaer discussed the possibility of snow this weekend.
“It hasn’t been -15 C or something yet for a while. So we are looking at warmer temperatures and with that we do have more moisture. We get that heavier, stickier snow with it,” Shaer said.
“Especially over the Cypress Hills with the higher terrain into (those southwest communities), it does look like you would have to dust off the shovel for this time of year.”
Rain is in the forecast for Swift Current for Friday and Sunday, with temperatures ranging from 2 C to 7 C. But the weather agency is calling for a mix of rain and snow with a high of 4 C on Sunday.
Regina and Saskatoon likely won’t see any snow this weekend, but there is some forecast for both cities on Monday.
Saskatoon should hit highs of 7 C on Friday and Saturday and then 6 C on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Regina is expected to hit 8 C on Friday, then 5 C with a mix of sun and cloud on Saturday and then 4 C on Sunday with some rain.
“There is a chance you could get a mix (of rain and snow) Sunday night and into Monday,” Shaer said. “Even in Moose Jaw and creeping north to the Outlook region.”
He said the moisture and possible snow are coming from a system developing over B.C. and the pacific northwest areas of the United States, stretching east over parts of Wyoming.
https://www.ckom.com/2019/09/27/environment-canada-issues-special-weather-statement-for-snow/
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PHOTOS: Fierce winter storm buries cars, brings 90+ cm of snow to the Prairies
Digital Writers
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Monday, September 30th 2019, 6:30 am - All-time September snowfall records have been broken.
What fall? Parts of the Prairies appear to have skipped a season all together, jumping straight into winter with new September snowfall records now broken.
Cold air descending from the arctic combined with a potent and slow moving low pressure system has brought days of heavy snow and blizzard conditions to southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. Snowfall and winter storm warnings were issued across both regions, including the City of Calgary, which set a new all-time September daily snowfall record on Sunday.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/calgary-alberta-saskatchewan-are-seeing-intense-snowstorm-in-the-prairies-that-could-be-record-breaking
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 25.0 °C 77.0 °F Windsor Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: -2.7 °C 27.1 °F Peawanuck
Hot spot in Canada: 25.0 °C 77.0 °F Windsor Airport, ON
Cold spot in Canada: -19.1 °C -2.4 °F Thomsen River, NT
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A Viral Tweet Shows What Canada's Weather Is Really Like & The Rest Of The World Is Shook
Nothing new here!
Helena Hanson16 hours ago
Updated on October 01 @ 05:25 PM
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Most Canadians don’t even think twice about the crazy weather we often experience in Canada. Whether it be tennis-ball sized hailstones, snow in September, or post-apocalytic-style storms, it’s just another day up North! However, when the rest of the world got a glimpse of Canada’s weather last week, they literally couldn't believe what Canadians have to regularly deal with.
When one Twitter account shared a short video of an intense Canadian hailstorm last week, they probably didn’t expect it to go viral. However, the clip was later retweeted by a different Twitter user, who added a hilarious comment about Canada, and it ended up being viewed more than 11.7 million times - and the rest of the world just couldn't believe it!
Retweeting the intense and terrifying hail storm clip over the weekend, one Twitter user added the caption, “Why did I think nothing bad happens in Canada?”
The video quickly went viral worldwide and was met with thousands of responses, with many people from across the globe expressing their shock that Canada has such weather.
https://www.narcity.com/news/ca/the-hailstorm-in-canada-tweet-has-the-rest-of-the-world-shook
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Think you know the rainiest big city in Canada? Think again
Mia Gordon
Reporter, British Columbia
Tuesday, October 1st 2019, 3:00 pm - Sometimes statistics aren't what they seem.
Fall is here, and that means the rainy season is upon us in British Columbia.
Vancouver has become so well known for its fall rain that tourists and locals have dubbed it "Raincouver." But you might be surprised to find out there's a city east of Vancouver that actually gets more rainfall on average; 300 mm more to be exact. Abbotsford, B.C. averages 1483 mm of rain each year, while Vancouver International Airport reports an average of 1153 mm.
Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2019 for an in-depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the winter ahead
So why is this the case? Well, as Tyler Hamilton explains, it has a lot to do with Vancouver Island and the Olympic Mountains. While Vancouver sits partially in a rain shadow, the mountains' influence doesn't extend as far as Abbotsford.
FROM THE MET DESK: WHY STATS ARE SOMETIMES NOT WHAT THEY SEEM
The other side of the story also comes down to location, but that has more to do with where we take official observations than geography. Official records for Vancouver are recorded at the airport, south of downtown and much farther into the rain shadowed area.
If we take a closer look at Downtown Vancouver, it's closer and more similar to West Vancouver -- which receives on average 1830 mm of rainfall annually.
In fact, as Tyler explains, if you look 10 km outside of downtown Vancouver, some areas like Lynn Creek receive double the amounts of rainfall that YVR gets each year. The mountains are partially to blame for this once again, since upsloping winds help 'wring' extra moisture from the air.
Because of the mountains, you can have tremendous variability of rainfall in just a small radius across the Lower Mainland. Meaning that it can be pouring in West Vancouver and just down the road at the airport, it might be a light drizzle.
Now there is no arguing that the rainiest city, regardless of size, is also located in B.C. That title goes to Prince Rupert, which sees a staggering average of 2593.6 mm of rain each year.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/why-abbotsford-is-the-rainiest-big-city-in-canada
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Subzero temperatures, wind chill back tonight in the capital
Ottawa-Gatineau dipping to -2 with slight wind chill overnight
CBC News · Posted: Oct 04, 2019 6:04 AM ET | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
Leaves fall near the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa last year. Temperatures will be falling more than 10 degrees from the daytime high to the overnight low tonight. (Ian Black/CBC)
Adieu, humidex. Hello again, wind chill.
The region is expected to dip below 0 C tonight, with wind chill showing up again in the forecast.
In Ottawa, that means an overnight low of -2 C with a slight wind chill making it feel like -4 by early Saturday morning.
That could make it the coldest Oct. 5 in Ottawa since 1965, when it was -3.3 C.
Kingston may keep its head above freezing at 0 C tonight with a light wind.
Needless to say, that means frost across the board. Fog is expected in most areas as well.
With a high of 9.9 C yesterday, Ottawa didn't crack double digits for the 1st time since May 2.
It hasn't been below zero there since late April.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-gatineau-weather-october-4-2019-1.5308620
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The science behind Canada's 'classic' fall storms
Caroline Floyd
Meteorologist
Thursday, October 3rd 2019, 4:30 pm - Just what is a 'Classic Fall Storm' in Canada?
The turbulent weather that marks Canada's fall season can be as varied as the colours of the changing leaves. So it's no surprise that a 'classic fall storm' means different things to different Canadians. While each of these classic systems is driven, broadly, by the same mechanism -- the changing angle of the Sun in the sky -- they manifest in vastly different ways across the country.
Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2019 for an in-depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the winter ahead
BRITISH COLUMBIA -- THE SOUTHEASTER
Autumn marks the return of the rainy season in British Columbia, but it isn't necessarily rain or alpine snow residents think of when they think fall storm.
That honour often goes to the winds: The 'Southeaster' that brings strong, often damaging, winds to coastal B.C.
WATCH BELOW: INSIDE B.C.'S CLASSIC FALL STORMS
The culprit here is a low pressure centre that steers across central Vancouver Island and spurs intense coastal wind gusts in its wake. These strong gusts kick up in the wake of the system's cold front, as atmospheric pressure rises sharply. Combine that with the channelling effect between the mainland and Vancouver Island, and gusts can easily surpass 100 km/h.
In December 2018, this type of storm left more than 600,000 people around the South Coast without power after it proved the 'most destructive in B.C. Hydro history.'
PRAIRIES -- THE STALLED LOW
While the Alberta clipper may be the most famous, there's a system that packs more of a punch when it comes to fall storms on the Prairies. The ingredients aren't as common, but when they do join forces, it's time to pull out the snow shovels.
FROM THE MET DESK: STALLED LOW? PREPARE FOR SNOW
A low pressure centre stalled over the central Rockies serves to draw Pacific moisture over the mountains and funnels it into southern and central Alberta. Combine this with cold air flooding down from the Arctic, and you've got the perfect recipe for extreme snow events in central and southern Alberta.
It's because of lows like these the foothills of southwestern Alberta tend to see their highest snowfall totals for the year in fall and spring, rather than the heart of winter. Winter high pressure from the Arctic deflecting the jet stream tends to make drier clippers and frigid air outbreaks more prevalent than these moisture-laden, border-skimming Pacific lows.
ONTARIO & QUEBEC -- THE COLORADO LOW
Only a select few storms achieve the status of a household name, but the Colorado low has undoubtedly earned its place in the group. The most energetic low pressure systems that sweep North America in the fall are often Colorado lows.
FROM THE MET DESK: ACTIVE FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO TO HUDSON BAY
Fall is prime time for these systems, as the jet stream starts to dip south over the Rockies and northern U.S. Plains. That brings cold air into conflict with lingering summertime heat and humidity from the Gulf of Mexico. When the two collide, you get a massive, potent low pressure system, barreling toward the Great Lakes with everything from snow and freezing rain to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
ATLANTIC CANADA -- THE NOR'EASTER
Another big name, the howling winds of the nor'easter are the hallmark of Atlantic Canada's classic fall system. These storms pack the potential for every type of precipitation and hurricane-force wind gusts and are some of the most potent in North America.
WATCH BELOW: GULF STREAM IS STORM FUEL FOR ATLANTIC CANADA
The impact of these storms depends a lot on the track they take. Those that sail into the heart of the Maritimes bring rain, freezing rain, and snow across the region. Those that skim past offshore spawn blasting winds and heavy snow across the board. Nor'easters are also famous for becoming 'weather bombs' -- low pressure centres that intensify dramatically in only a few hours as they travel up the Eastern Seaboard.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/the-science-behind-the-classic-fall-storm-in-regions-across-canada
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When should you switch to winter tires? Provincial breakdown, here
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Saturday, October 5th 2019, 8:41 am - See when to book your appointment at the garage.
Like it or not, most Canadians will soon need to make the switch to winter tires for their vehicles. Some provinces do have laws in place, dictating the deadline for making the swap, but Mother Nature provides her own clues for when to schedule that appointment with your garage.
Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2019 for an in-depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the winter ahead
By design, winter tires are engineered to enhance your car's handling, traction, and braking performance when the temperature is below 7ºC. While short bouts of cooler weather do battle with lingering summer-like temperatures through the early fall across most of the country, there does come a day when the average high dips below 7, and stays there until spring.
Meteorologist André Monette of MétéoMédia, The Weather Network's Québec-based sister station, breaks down those dates for us, region by region.
WESTERN CANADA
WestAverage 7
While the temperatures don't drop to 7ºC until much later, winter or all-season tires are required by law on many routes in B.C. starting on October 1.
ONTARIO & QUEBEC
ONAverage 7
Québec is the other province that mandates winter tires for drivers. They're required between December 1 and March 15.
ATLANTIC CANADA
QC ATLAverage 7 (1)
While no government in Atlantic Canada requires the use of winter tires, a 2018 study did suggest drivers there are among the most prepared to meet winter driving conditions. According to the report, 94 per cent of drivers there opt for winter tires.
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Ontario: Stretch of sunny days in the south, big snow looms for the north
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Tuesday, October 8th 2019, 8:53 am - Most of the week will feature abundant sunshine and near-seasonal temperatures in southern Ontario.
Fall lovers, this may be the week of the season for you in southern Ontario. Mainly sunny skies and temperatures right around seasonal may even change your mind if fall isn't your favourite. Autumn is famous for its changeable nature, however, and by the end of the week, that may mean significant snow for some parts of the province. We take a look at this extended stretch of perfect fall weather, and a look ahead to the cooling pattern expected for the Thanksgiving weekend, below.
Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2019 for an in-depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the winter ahead
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
High pressure continues to keep conditions dry and seasonal across Ontario
Cold front slowly approaches and crosses southern Ontario for second half of weekend
Changeable pattern expected to continue through mid-October
Stay aware of ALERTS in your area
GORGEOUS STRETCH OF FALL WEATHER
High pressure over the Great Lakes region will bring a welcomed stretch of mainly sunny skies across much of Ontario this week, with highs right around the seasonal mark. While winds will be on the breezy side, particularly across the south, afternoon temperatures are still expected to climb into the mid-to-upper teens for many, all the way up to the Nickel Belt.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/sunny-pleasant-conditions-in-southern-ontario-gta-before-cool-down-comes-with-thanksgiving-weather-outlook
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Northwest Territories: 6.8 °C 44.2 °F Fort Liard
Cold spot in Northwest Territories: -12.4 °C 9.7 °F Deadmen Valley
Hot spot in Canada: 24.1 °C 75.4 °F Morden AAFC, MB
Cold spot in Canada: -18.8 °C -1.8 °F Burwash, YT
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Why monarchs gather at the southernmost point in Canada
Cheryl Santa Maria
Digital Reporter
Wednesday, October 9th 2019, 1:50 pm - Weather Network meteorologist and storm chaser Mark Robinson recently visited Point Pelee, Ontario, Canada's southernmost mainland tip, to check in on the monarch butterflies.
Each year monarchs -- arguably the most recognizable of all North American butterfly species due to distinct orange, black and white markings -- make their way to Mexico, travelling up to 160 kilometres per day.
This species has the longest and largest insect migration in North America, travelling up to 8,000 km a year.
As they migrate the butterflies help pollinate approximately one-third of the fruits and vegetables that humans consume.
Point Pelee is a stopping point for monarchs on their journey. On some days, there can be thousands of them in the area says Pascale Gerdun, a park interpreter at Point Pelee National Park.
Monarchs follow shorelines and only cross water when they have to. When they reach Point Pelee, they'll have a break and wait for a wind that will help them on their journey.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/heres-why-monarchs-gather-at-the-southernmost-point-in-canada
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In Vancouver, a record cold reading of -0.6 C set in 1916 was broken by just 0.1 degrees Thursday morning, according to Environment Canada.
That wasn’t even the oldest record broken this week, however.
In the University of Victoria area, students walked to class on Thursday in 0.4 C weather — well down from the old record of 2.2 C set all the way back in 1890.
Bella Coola broke back-to-back records Wednesday and Thursday, starting with a -2.9 C reading that exceeded the -1.1 C record set in 1907. It got even colder Thursday at -3.4 C, a 0.1 degree change from a 1915 record.
The coldest record broken was a -14.5 C reading in the Sparwood area north of Fernie set in 2009. On Thursday, residents woke up to a -15 C chill.
Global BC’s chief meteorologist Mark Mardyga said the cold air is expected to stick around through Thursday, with warmer air moving in by Friday with a low of 3 C and a high of 16 C possible.
https://globalnews.ca/news/6017947/bc-cold-temperature-records/?utm_medium=Facebook&utm_source=GlobalBC&fbclid=IwAR229ICtWaYEd1eWISGizOSbuI-FrpQXb_9KMawwU36flr6rYaEGJM6uIt0
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Ontario: Typhoon Hagibis will play a role in the big pattern change coming
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Friday, October 11th 2019, 8:38 pm - Some brief hiccups in the Thanksgiving long weekend weather ahead of an extended period of below normal temperatures thanks to influence from Typhoon Hagibis.
The Thanksgiving weekend is upon us as many southern Ontarians are eager to start the first long weekend of the fall season. While the stretch of gorgeous fall weather lingers into the start of the holiday, a brief hiccup on Saturday could leave some adjusting any outdoor plans. More on the timing of the rain, plus a look at how Typhoon Hagibis will keep things cool for the remainder of the month, below.
Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2019 for an in-depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the winter ahead
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Cold front will cross the south Saturday morning, temporarily halting the sunny weather
Changeable pattern expected to continue through mid to late October
Stay aware of ALERTS in your area
RAIN PUSHES INTO THE SOUTH SATURDAY
The streak of sunny days in the south will briefly come to an end on Saturday, as a front crosses the region through the morning hours. This will bring a few hours of rain into the early afternoon before reaching southern Quebec in the evening and overnight hours. Temperatures will drop, particularly in the southwest, where Windsor is expected to only hit a daytime high of 12°C.
ONSaturday
The unsettled weather will be shortlived, however as sunshine is poised to return by Sunday, along with a brisk wind and bump in temperatures back to the mid-teens. Similar conditions are expected for the holiday Monday.
IMPORTANT: SIGNIFICANT ROAD CLOSURES COULD IMPACT TRAVEL PLANS THIS WEEKEND
INFLUENCE FROM TYPHOON HAGIBIS
Enjoy the pleasant temperatures while you can, as a significant shot of chilly weather is expected to move in towards the middle to end of next week.
"This will bring periods of rain followed by several days of chilly weather with high temperatures struggling to reach the lower teens Wednesday through Friday," says Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham. "It looks like the final week of October will bring an extended period of colder than normal temperatures to the Great Lakes region."
pattern teleconnections
This change in the weather pattern is due in part to the track of Typhoon Hagibis, which will move across Japan and near Tokyo over this weekend.
While Hagibis will not make the trip all the way across the Pacific to Canada, it will still have a significant impact on our national weather pattern later next week.
"When a typhoon takes a track near or just east of Japan, typically the dip in the jet stream brings colder weather into the Great Lakes region," Gillham explains. "When the track is further to the west -- into Korea or China -- the dip in the jet stream will be further to the west with a colder pattern for western Canada and a warmer pattern for the eastern half of the country."
Stay tuned to The Weather Network for the latest updates.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-thanksgiving-long-weekend-brings-brief-period-of-rain-cooling-pattern-with-impact-from-typhoon-hagibis
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State of emergency declared for Manitoba after wintry blast
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Sunday, October 13th 2019, 8:25 am - Some crews say they've "never seen anything like" the conditions in southern Manitoba.
Manitoba premier Brian Pallister declared a state of emergency for the province late Saturday night in the wake of a powerful wintry blast that's left tens of thousands without power. As of early Sunday morning, nearly 40,000 customers are still in the dark, according to Manitoba Hydro. The storm, which blasted southern parts of the province with as much as 70 cm of wet snow, has caused extensive damage to power lines in some areas. While snow tapers off on Sunday, temperatures flirting with the freezing mark will make flooding a concern as the soggy snow begins to melt. We take a look at what to expect for the rest of the long weekend, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/major-snowstorm-cripples-southern-manitoba-with-blizzard-conditions-heavy-snow-power-outages-strong-winds-road-closures
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Environment Canada issues special weather statement
Heavy rainfall, up to 50 millimetres, could hit the city on Friday.
Oct 11, 2019 10:10 AM By: Leith Dunick
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THUNDER BAY – A special weather statement has been issued for the city of Thunder Bay.
According to Environment Canada, rain, at times heavy, is expected to fall on the city most of the day, with the bulk of the rainfall happening on Friday afternoon and evening.
Between 30 millimetres and 50 millimetres is expected, with higher amounts possible in embedded thunderstorms.
The highest rainfall amounts are expected north of Lake Superior between Nipigon and Marathon, including Pays Plat, Terrace Bay and Neys, where rainfall warnings are in effect.
The rain is blamed on a Colorado low moving into the region, which could also bring snow to parts of the region over the weekend.
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Ontario, Quebec will bear brunt of stormy weather: AccuWeather winter forecast
B.C. expected to have milder winter this year
A weather forecasting company is predicting a mild winter for British Columbia.
Jeremiah Rodriguez, CTVNews.ca Writer
@jererodriguezzz
Published Tuesday, October 15, 2019 2:29PM EDT
TORONTO -- Ontario and Quebec are expected to bear the brunt of the snowy storms this winter, with arctic blasts focused on the eastern Prairies, according to AccuWeather’s forecast.
AccuWeather, a private, Philadelphia-based company, provides weather forecasting to countries including Ireland, Japan and Canada. The full 2019-2020 Canadian winter forecast can be found on AccuWeather’s website.
The following is a breakdown of regions in Canada:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/ontario-quebec-will-bear-brunt-of-stormy-weather-accuweather-winter-forecast-1.4639136
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'Weather bomb' brings strong winds and rain Thursday
Strong fall storm will likely bring power outages and localized flooding to the Maritimes
Ryan Snoddon · CBC News · Posted: Oct 16, 2019 3:02 PM AT | Last Updated: October 16
Thursday's 'weather bomb' will bring heavy downpours and strong winds to the Maritimes. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)
A powerful fall storm is taking shape today over the northeastern U.S. and it has its sights set on the Maritimes for Thursday.
It will be our season's first "weather bomb," which is a rapidly developing storm that drops 24 or more millibars of central pressure in 24 hours. This rapid strengthening makes the storm a bigger threat for strong winds.
The storm will track into southwestern Nova Scotia and New Brunswick with rain and strengthening winds early Thursday, and then spread northeastward across the rest of the region throughout the morning.
Thankfully, this storm is a quick mover. As you can see with the timeline below, the heaviest rain and strongest winds will blow through in six to eight hours.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/snoddon-wednesday-weather-1.5322841
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'Weather bomb' brings strong winds and rain Thursday[/b]
Strong fall storm will likely bring power outages and localized flooding to the Maritimes
Ryan Snoddon · CBC News · Posted: Oct 16, 2019 3:02 PM AT | Last Updated: October 16
Thursday's 'weather bomb' will bring heavy downpours and strong winds to the Maritimes. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)
A powerful fall storm is taking shape today over the northeastern U.S. and it has its sights set on the Maritimes for Thursday.
It will be our season's first "weather bomb," which is a rapidly developing storm that drops 24 or more millibars of central pressure in 24 hours. This rapid strengthening makes the storm a bigger threat for strong winds.
The storm will track into southwestern Nova Scotia and New Brunswick with rain and strengthening winds early Thursday, and then spread northeastward across the rest of the region throughout the morning.
Thankfully, this storm is a quick mover. As you can see with the timeline below, the heaviest rain and strongest winds will blow through in six to eight hours.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/snoddon-wednesday-weather-1.5322841
Heavy rain, strong winds lead to power outages in Montreal - Montreal | Globalnews.ca (http://bit.ly/2VRwKOl)
Heavy rain, strong winds lead to power outages in Montreal
Heavy rain and powerful winds are battering down on large swaths of southern Quebec early Thursday morning.
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for several regions, including Montreal, Quebec City and Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
The weather agency says up to 80 millimetres of rain is expected to fall over the lower Laurentians, Montreal and the Montérégie by the evening.
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British Columbia
5 months and counting: Broken weather station worries seaplane pilot
'The next maintenance trip is not yet scheduled,' says Environment Canada
Paisley Woodward · CBC News · Posted: Oct 21, 2019 4:00 AM PT | Last Updated: October 21
Air Cab float plane operator Joel Eilertsen is worried about dangerous flights on the B.C. coast due to the lack of key weather information from a partly broken weather station northwest of Vancouver Island. (Joel Eilertsen/Air Cab)
A seasoned seaplane operator on B.C.'s coast is frustrated the federal government has not repaired an automated weather station located on a small island off Vancouver Island.
Joel Eilertsen, who operates Air Cab and flies loggers, surveyors and other commercial workers up the coast almost every day, says the weather station at Sartine Island is partly broken and has not reported wind direction and velocity for the past five months.
Eilersten says without having that wind direction and velocity information, coastal seaplane pilots could end up flying dangerous trips.
"It's very much a safety problem," says Eilertsen.
Sartine Island is located about 33 kilometres off the northwest tip of Vancouver Island.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/broken-weather-station-worries-seaplane-pilot-1.5326586
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What's behind Atlantic Canada's ferocious winds?
Caroline Floyd
Meteorologist
Sunday, October 20th 2019, 3:30 pm - Atlantic Canada is home to some of the strongest wind events in the country.
Under the right conditions, typically amid a fall or winter storm, both the Cape Breton Highlands and southwestern Newfoundland can be blasted by wind gusts as high as 200 km/h. That's as strong as the wind in a Category 3 hurricane.
Les Suêtes and Wreckhouse winds are both, in part, a product of the region's unique topography and its position at the eastern tip of North America.
Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2019 for an in-depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the winter ahead
WHAT CAUSES LES SUÊTES WINDS?
The Cape Breton Highlands are the site of Les Suêtes, a name that derives from the French "sud est," describing their origin. The winds sweep out of the southeast over the plateau of the highlands -- about 480 metres above sea level -- and go screaming down to the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Though they can occur at any point in the year, Les Suêtes are most common in the winter, when the Maritimes and Newfoundland are often on the receiving end of rapidly-intensifying low pressure systems from the U.S. Northeast, including the infamous 'weather bomb'.
The downsloping effect is an essential component in making Les Suêtes so potent, but the ocean and the gulf also play a role. With the Gulf Stream off to the east and the chilly Gulf of St Lawrence off to the east, Cape Breton sits positioned between a very strong marine temperature gradient. That, in turn, sets the stage for a strong temperature inversion -- that is, a layer of warmer air sitting atop a colder layer.
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 15.5 °C 59.9 °F Erieau
Cold spot in Ontario: -2.6 °C 27.3 °F Big Trout Lake Airport; Big Trout Lake
Hot spot in Canada: 16.2 °C 61.2 °F Baccaro Point, NS
Cold spot in Canada: -25.6 °C -14.1 °F Thomsen River, NT
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Halloween: It's a potential trick for millions of Canadians
Tyler Hamilton
Meteorologist
Thursday, October 24th 2019, 5:30 am - Canada's scariest holiday will vary in its scare-worthiness for weather next Thursday
Some Canadians might be pleasantly surprised at the relative tranquility as we approach Halloween, while others might just screech in horror. The weather might be as polarizing as our love-hate relationship with candy corn. Read on to get the potentially ghastly details on your region.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/sneak-peek-at-canadas-halloween-forecast
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Environment Canada Offers Explanation to Strange Weather
Published: Friday, 25 October 2019 13:46
Written by Dawson Brolund
Weather Station
Some Southeast Saskatchewan residents may have looked at the forecast for today and into the weekend and been puzzled.
Yesterday had cooler temperatures hanging around 7 C while today is expected to jump as high as 17 C before dipping back down to 4 C along with some vicious winds.
Sara Hoffman with Environment Canada said that there is a good explanation for the strange weather.
"An El Nino will form in central Alberta and it will head straight eastward into Saskatchewan. Just north of that there will be a band of very heavy snow but since it's moving quickly we are anticipating snowfall amounts to stay around the 10-to-20-centimetre range for central portions of Saskatchewan north of that low. Again, because it's moving quickly we will have a powerful cold front with that low which will swing through southern Saskatchewan and eventually into Estevan by quite early tomorrow morning."
For all of your weather information, any time of the day, you can find it right here on DiscoverEstevan.com.
https://discoverestevan.com/local/environment-canada-offers-explanation-to-strange-weather
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Ottawa
Enjoy the fall weather this weekend while you can
Rainfall warning in effect for Kingston, Ottawa will see showers as well on Sunday
CBC News · Posted: Oct 26, 2019 12:47 PM ET | Last Updated: October 26
Ottawa can expect mainly sun on Saturday but rain clouds roll in Sunday. (Dave Laughlin/CBC)
If you want to get outside this weekend, Ottawa's best bet for good weather is Saturday.
While Ottawa may see some fog Saturday, Environment Canada says the day should be mostly sunny. The high is a brisk 11 C and the winds will be light from the southwest.
The skies turn cloudy overnight when the low will dip to 4 C. Rain is expected to begin overnight and continue for the rest of the weekend.
About 15 to 25 mm of rain will fall in the Ottawa area Sunday, Environment Canada forecasts. The high is expected to be 10 C.
Kingston will also see mainly sunny skies Saturday but a special weather statement has been issued for the city overnight and into Sunday morning.
Between 30 to 40 mm of rain is possible, with the heaviest rain falling overnight tonight, Environment Canada says. Strong easterly winds up to 60 km/h are also possible.
The weather statement is in effect for Kingston along with Napanee, Consecon, Picton and Sandbanks Park.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-weather-weekend-1.5336811
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 17.2 °C 63.0 °F Port Weller
Cold spot in Ontario: -3.0 °C 26.6 °F Kenora; Kenora Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 17.2 °C 63.0 °F Port Weller, ON
Cold spot in Canada: -27.9 °C -18.2 °F Isachsen, NU
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Winter weather: Environment Canada updates Metro Vancouver forecast
By Elana Shepert -
October 28, 2019
Photo: Snow in Vancouver / Shutterstock
Last week, a powerful windstorm hit the South Coast of B.C. and left thousands of people without power in the Lower Mainland.
And while the winds won’t be as powerful this evening, Environment Canada calls for some unseasonably cold temperatures overnight. In fact, the forecast calls for temperatures to dip down to a frigid -1°C in the evening on Monday, Oct. 28. In addition, the forecast calls for strong winds overnight and into Tuesday morning.
Back in August, Environment Canada’s long-term Metro Vancouver weather forecast called for above average temperatures to continue into the fall season. However, the environmental department notes that there is less certainty now about the forecast heading into the coming winter season.
Vancouver Is Awesome spoke to Armel Castellan, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, Environment Canada, about what he predicts the Lower Mainland has in store for the coming winter.
“We are always transparent in our forecasting,” remarks Castellan. “In fact, we won’t issue the official winter forecast until the final day of November.”
Castellan notes that some companies offer forecasts with sweeping statements that aren’t backed by accurate data. In contrast, Environment Canada issues a more reserved forecast, but one that is backed by historical data and accurate models.
“While September was warmer, the usual mean temperature for October in Vancouver is 10.3°C. So far, the mean temperature is 9.2°C, and the forecast calls for a number of number of cold days to finish off the month, too.”
Castellan adds that the region saw some unseasonably frigid weather earlier this month, when Vancouver set a record for the coldest day in 122 years. As such, October could see a colder than average overall temperature for the month.
As for the winter forecast, Castellan notes that although he can’t provide an accurate sense of the conditions beyond December, he can comment that the trend appears to be warmer than normal. With that in mind, he notes that, “this year in particular lacks a strong forecast signal.”
So, while the forecast for December calls for above average weather, forecasting into late January and February is decidedly less confident at this time.
If you felt like fall came unseasonably early in the Lower Mainland, you aren’t alone.
Not only have there been many dreary, rainy days, but there have also been a number of downpours. Vancouverites witnessed an intense downpour around 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9 that caused flash flooding in parts of the city. As a matter of fact, Vancouver received over twice the average rainfall for September.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2019/10/28/vancouver-weather-winter-forecasting/
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Environment Canada issues Special Weather Statement for Toronto
DH Toronto Staff
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Oct 30 2019, 6:01 am
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Here comes the rain again… and lots of it. So much so that Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto on Wednesday morning.
According to the weather agency, “potentially significant rainfall” is expected today through Friday morning.
“A low pressure system will approach Southern Ontario from the southwest. Rain is forecast to begin this morning and end Friday morning,” states the agency.
“Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are possible, with the heaviest rain occurring Thursday afternoon. Strong northwesterly to westerly wind gusts of 70 km/h are possible Thursday night into Friday morning.”
So not only will it be rainy, it will also be windy.
Environment Canada warns that if visibility is reduced during driving, turn on headlights and maintain a safe following distance.
“Remember pedestrians are more difficult to see when it is dark and raining.”
See also:
Environment Canada now forecasting “chance of snow” in Toronto next week
The Weather Network releases its early Halloween forecast for Toronto
It will be 10ºC tonight, and will go up to a high of 13ºC for Halloween day.
Night time will get chilly, dropping to a low of 2ºC for Halloween night.
https://dailyhive.com/toronto/environment-canada-special-weather-rain-toronto
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the teeth-chattering low of -29.2C (-20.6F) in Hendrickson Creek, located northwest of Edmonton, easily surpassed the -26.2C (-15.2F) set back in 1996.
https://electroverse.net/all-time-record-cold-sweeps-alberta-canada/
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Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan said preliminary numbers show 8.5 C as the mean temperature average (average of the maximum and minimum temperatures) at the Victoria International Airport this month. This makes October the fourth coldest October on record, beating 1946. Records have been kept since 1941. Third and second place is tied with a mean temperature average of 8.3 C in October 1984 and October 1972. The coldest October on record was 1949 with an average mean temperature of 8.1 C. The month had two colder weeks, this past week and earlier this month. Daily temperature records were broken on Oct. 9 and 10. “Mostly clear skies and you don’t get that cloud that really acts as a blanket or insulator,” Castellan said. “So when you have clear skies, particularly when the sun is weaker and absent for so many hours of the day, then you can radiate a lot of that heat away from the surface and that’s why we got those colder mornings.” Castellan said during an average October, there are 3.3 days that drop below 2 C. This year, there have been eight mornings in Victoria that have gone below 2 C. There was a storm in the middle of the month so there were 75 millimetres of rainfall, close to average. September saw more precipitation that October.https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-sees-one-of-the-coldest-octobers-on-record-618677/amp/?fbclid=IwAR075xIQHn9HemeI2ve5NDkIRbKeqzgzB_2GOvLSLDAYh-LUwUxlSYQTQ2Y&__twitter_impression=true
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Montreal
Spooked by storm, Montreal postpones Halloween festivities
Municipalities across Quebec call for trick-or-treating to be delayed due to weather
CBC News · Posted: Oct 30, 2019 1:20 PM ET | Last Updated: October 31
Halloween can be tons of fun for kids, but the mayor of Montreal advises trick-or-treaters to hold off until Friday. (Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada)
Montreal is joining several municipalities across Quebec in urging trick-or-treaters to delay going door-to-door for Halloween until Friday, due to a scary weather forecast that includes heavy rain and high winds.
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante made the announcement on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon.
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the city and area, calling for between 40 and 70 millimetres of rain with winds gusting to 80 kilometres per hour between Thursday night and Friday morning.
The weather agency warns that people should be on the lookout for flash floods and water accumulation on the roads.
A list of Quebec municipalities postponing Halloween (and some that aren't)
And yet, some 500 kilometres to the northwest in Rouyn-Noranda, 15 to 25 centimetres of snow are expected, but there are no plans in that community to cancel trick-or-treating.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/halloween-postponed-rain-wind-1.5341047
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Nasty November cold set to span most of the country
Dr. Doug Gillham
Meteorologist
Friday, November 1st 2019, 6:00 am - Widespread colder than normal weather kicks off November as a cross polar flow delivers arctic air directly from Siberia to central Canada.
As we kick off the month of November, parts of Canada have already had a taste of early in winter weather. During early November the wintry pattern will expand across much of Canada. We will dig into the details of our November forecast down below, but first a quick recap of October.
The coldest weather relative to normal during October was found across the Prairie provinces and B.C. Parts of southern Alberta were over 10 degrees colder than normal for the month. Meanwhile, northern Canada, Ontario, Quebec and western parts of Atlantic Canada were warmer than normal.
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Newfoundland and Labrador: 11.6 °C 52.9 °F Pool's Island
Cold spot in Newfoundland and Labrador: -7.1 °C 19.2 °F Churchill Falls
Hot spot in Canada: 15.1 °C 59.2 °F Claresholm, AB
Cold spot in Canada: -28.0 °C -18.4 °F Alert, NU
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Impacts of the Extreme 2019 Great Lakes High Water Levels Felt Throughout Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River
Anthony M. "Tony" David
International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board
October 15, 2019
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An inundated dock and residential building in Ogdensburg, New York, in June 2019. Credit: Bryce Carmichael/Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board
When water supplies exceed capacity in the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River system, water levels rise. When this happens, regulation is looked to as the solution. But during periods of extreme water supply, the ability of regulated outflows to influence Lake Ontario levels is greatly diminished. In practical terms, no regulation plan can eliminate high water events on Lake Ontario or the St. Lawrence River.
https://www.ijc.org/en/impacts-extreme-2019-great-lakes-high-water-levels-felt-throughout-lake-ontario-and-st-lawrence
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Prairies: Blasts of Arctic air bring rounds of snow, up to 30 cm for some
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Monday, November 4th 2019, 6:42 pm - The Prairies will see temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below seasonal this week.
Multiple blasts of Arctic air will bring temperatures well below seasonal -- and well below zero -- to the Prairies this week. Numerous rounds of snow will add to the wintry feel, particularly over western Alberta, where snowfall warnings are in effect. While the Arctic chill will relax its hold at times, for most, the frigid conditions will not be short-lived. Temperatures more typical of mid-winter are expected to dominate the first half of November. We take a look at how much snow to expect, and how cold it gets, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/cold-snap-blasts-into-prairies-with-arctic-air-and-rounds-of-snow
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Sorry snowbirds, parts of Canada are warmer than Florida next week
Jaclyn Whittal
Meteorologist
Tuesday, November 5th 2019, 3:10 pm - It is snowing across many provinces in Canada this week and the cold air mass could pay an unwelcome visit to snowbirds in the southern U.S., including Florida this weekend.
No Canadian wants to drive all the way down the interstate from a cold Canada only to find out it's equally cold in the southern U.S. That is what could unfold for many hoping to seek out some sunshine and beach weather the next few weeks in the Sunshine State.
WHAT'S CONSIDERED NORMAL FOR FLORIDA THIS TIME OF YEAR?
The average high for November in Pensacola, Florida, is about 21ºC, and the typical overnight low is around 12ºC. With a cold shot of air on the way later this week, the area could go down to the freezing mark during the overnight by early next week. That's not quite record-breaking, but still notably cold for this early in the season.
Several rounds of cold air will get reinforced by mid-next week. If you are or plan on vacationing farther south in the Sunshine State, the cold will not be as extreme, though you might want to pack your jacket. Areas like Orlando and Tampa will be looking at afternoon temperatures near 20ºC by the middle of next week, too. Overnight lows will stay much warmer than in the Panhandle, however, keeping the risk for freezing air at bay.
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COULD IT REALLY BE WARMER IN CANADA THAN FLORIDA NEXT WEEK?
The short answer is yes -- you might get bragging rights in you live in parts of Alberta or B.C. But there's a catch.
As Arctic air plunges south early next week, overnight temperatures across northern Florida will flirt with the freezing mark, while a ridge in western Canada will give daytime temperatures in parts of Alberta and B.C. a boost.
If we compare overnight to overnight, however, Florida is still likely to come out ahead, as lows in southern Alberta and B.C. are expected to drop closer to -5ºC while Pensacola hovers right near zero. Still, it's a lot closer than you'd expect the two places to be, particularly at this time of year.
The jet stream is to blame for the unusual weather. The ribbon of air in our upper atmosphere is responsible for separating the warm air and cold air. This air mass will be coming across the North Pole and into Canada first, before modifying slightly and pouring into the southern U.S.
The cold will spill into other parts of the south, including Atlanta, Georgia, where overnight lows close to -6ºC are possible early next week.
PATTERN WILL BE COLD ENOUGH FOR SNOW
As cold air collides with warmer air as it digs south, that will set the stage for several rounds of active weather into the long range, including shots of lake-effect snow for the Great Lakes region.
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Snow squall watch issued for London and surrounding areas: Environment Canada
London is preparing for its first hit of snow this season.
Environment Canada has issued a snow squall watch for London and all of Middlesex County.
The advisory was issued just after 3:10 p.m. Wednesday. Snow squall watches are also in effect for Huron and Perth counties, as well as eastern Lambton County.
The national weather agency says snow squalls are expected to develop off Georgian Bay and Lake Huron late Thursday morning and continue through Friday afternoon.
Monica Vaswani, a severe weather meteorologist with Environment Canada, says the most intense bands will likely take place Thursday night with conditions slowly improving Friday.
“(London) could potentially see 5 to 10 centimetres of snow (on Thursday), it’s not out of the question.”
Londoners could see a total snowfall accumulation of 20 to 30 cm by Friday morning, according to the advisory.
There’s a chance that the city will be covered in snow on Remembrance Day, according to Vaswani.
“Remembrance Day being Monday, it does look like another lake effect event will set up, so you’ll likely see very similar conditions with northerly winds and snow squalls.”
Vaswani is advising drivers to avoid the road for unnecessary travel due to the risks involved with poor visibility.
“Visibility can reduce very quickly. You can go from sunny skies to visibility less than 200 metres in front of you.”
Londoners should expect strong winds and possible road closures in the next few days, according to Environment Canada.
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Strongest cold anomaly on the planet located in this unlucky Canadian province
Tyler Hamilton
Meteorologist
Thursday, November 7th 2019, 5:01 pm - Temperatures will feel brutally cold in this location by Monday morning.
Scouring the globe for the most unusual temperature readings is no small task, but after some careful analysis, one Canadian province can proudly brag about this Arctic air intrusion being a step above the rest.
Persistent ridging over Alaska has been the theme for several months, with sea ice coverage taking a significant beating in the Chukchi Sea. This weekend will feature the two most extreme temperature anomalies on the planet within relative proximity of each other.
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Arctic air is forecast to barrel down from the North Pole and will settle east of the Rocky Mountains. The temperature plunge is set to commence Saturday evening and by Monday morning some temperatures are anticipated to flirt with -30°C -- a temperature that's extremely cold even for the heart of winter.
The periods of snow ahead of the potent Arctic front will be the first inkling of a changing airmass. After the freshly fallen snow settles, this can work to enhance the bitterly cold airmass and dip temperatures into record territory by Sunday and Monday morning. After the passing of the snowy frontal system, that's when temperatures are set to plummet.
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How unusual is this for Edmonton?
Let's use a graph to illustrate how rare it is to suppress temperatures below -15°C for daytime highs for this time of year. Data going as far back as 1959 suggests a high of -16 or -17°C is about as cold a day as you can muster for the first half of November. For reference, the Edmonton average daily high temperature this time of year is roughly 1°C.
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Canada, if you think the Arctic air will remain neatly bottled up in the Prairies...think again. The Arctic air will move like molasses and eventually encompass most of eastern Canada by the second week of November.
WATCH BELOW: EPIC VIEWS FROM A RARE
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/strongest-cold-anomaly-on-the-planet-located-in-this-unlucky-canadian-province
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Diver recounts 'terrifying' impact of climate change in Canada's Arctic
Isabella O'Malley
Digital Reporter
Friday, November 8th 2019, 1:24 pm - Changing polar bear behaviours and flowing rivers from melting ice are just some of the most noticeable impacts from climate change in Canada's Arctic.
Diving in the Canadian Arctic is not for the faint of heart -- divers need extensive experience to navigate the bone-chilling waters, towering icebergs and polar wildlife that roam the frozen lands.
Despite the daunting conditions, Canadian extreme divers and cinematographers Jill Heinerth and Mario Cyr embarked on a journey to explore the Nunavut’s Naujaat region, located in the Arctic Circle, to document how the region is being impacted by climate change.
"All winter long water now flows up from beneath the snow into Inuit communities such as Arctic Bay and Pond Inlet, and they hadn't seen that before. There are rivers now flowing through town in the middle of winter...and that is terrifying," explains Heinerth.
jill heinerth skidoo Travelling across melting Arctic ice on a Ski-Doo. Credit: Jill Heinerth
Over 40 per cent of Canada's total landmass is in the Arctic and is home to hundreds of unique species including polar bears, narwhals, and walruses. The thousands of kilometres of ice blanketed with snow play a critical role in moderating the Earth's climate and storing millions of litres of fresh water, however, the Arctic is warming more than twice as fast as the rest of the planet.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/diver-recounts-terrifying-impact-of-climate-change-in-canadas-arctic
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Ontario: Shifting squalls ahead of widespread snow risk Monday
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Friday, November 8th 2019, 8:30 pm - Travel conditions deteriorate in local intense squalls through Saturday, with eyes on a widespread snow threat that looms for southern Ontario Monday.
Dangerous snow squalls will continue across parts of Ontario through Saturday morning with as much as 30 cm possible under the most intense bands by Sunday morning. Though the squalls do die down by end of day Saturday, attention then turns to a potential system that could bring a more widespread snow later on Monday. More on where the travel remains the worst through the start of the weekend, plus a look at the arctic air and significant system that could snarl the start of the new workweek, below.
Time to prepare for the season ahead! The Weather Network's Winter Forecast launches Monday, November 18.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Squalls persist through the day across the Bruce Peninsula and western shores of Georgian Bay Saturday
Watching the potential development of a system along a boundary over the Great Lakes Monday
Stay up-to-date on the ALERTS in your area
WATCH: TRACKING SHIFTING SQUALLS THROUGH SATURDAY
Snow squalls blasted parts of southern Ontario on Friday, with 27 cm reported in London through the morning. While winds have shifted, lake-effect streamers will be with us again on Saturday.
Presently, the areas most likely to see significant lake-effect snow Saturday into the early afternoon are the Bruce Peninsula and east of Georgian Bay. Amounts in the latter area, as well as parts of the Nickel Belt and east of Lake Superior, will be enhanced somewhat by system snow from a low moving through the region this weekend.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/dangerous-snow-squalls-with-difficult-winter-travel-in-southern-ontario-more-widespread-snow-over-the-great-lakes-monday
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'Brutal' Monday evening commute as snow intensifies across Ontario, Quebec
Digital Writers
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Monday, November 11th 2019, 9:11 am - Several school buses already pulled from the roads as a potentially historic snowstorm unfolds in southern Ontario and Quebec
Significant snow, courtesy of a potent system south of the Great Lakes, has prompted widespread warnings right across southern Ontario and Quebec on Monday, with some areas in line to see upwards of 20 cm throughout the day. The snow will pick up in intensity during the afternoon hours, putting a major threat on the evening commute as quickly accumulating snow will make for dangerous travel. Untreated roads will also become icy and slick with temperatures continuing to fall well below the freezing mark.
"This is not your typical November snowfall, which usually melts quickly, as Tuesday and Wednesday will look and feel like January with record cold temperatures expected," warns Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/significant-november-snow-storm-hits-southern-ontario-quebec-with-record-january-like-cold
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Snowy forecast prompts winter weather travel advisory, snow squall watch for London
By Andrew Graham 980 CFPL
Posted November 11, 2019 8:49 am
Updated November 11, 2019 1:59 pm
A sign warning of winter hazards - drifting snow and reduced visibility - on Highway 401 in Ontario, Canada, with the rear of a transport truck in the distance of the snow-covered roadway.
A sign warning of winter hazards - drifting snow and reduced visibility - on Highway 401 in Ontario, Canada, with the rear of a transport truck in the distance of the snow-covered roadway. Richard F. Wintle / Getty Images
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Environment Canada is advising Londoners to be cautious on their commutes as a developing low pressure system looks to bring significant snowfall to the city on Monday and snow squalls are expected to add to the accumulation on Tuesday.
The first round of snow began Monday morning and is expected to become heavy at times during the afternoon before tapering off in the evening.
This forecast has prompted a winter weather travel advisory from Environment Canada for London, Komoka, Parkhill and Strathroy, along with eastern and western Middlesex County.
READ MORE: London wakes up to winter wonderland
“It’s going to be a very persistent snow throughout the day,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Peter Kimbell.
“With a few centimetres down by the afternoon, it will be a difficult drive.”
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The snowfall is originating from a developing low pressure system that Environment Canada said is tracking south of the lower Great Lakes.
The national weather agency said snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm may be possible by late Monday night.
On Tuesday, snow squalls are expected to develop in areas off of Lake Huron including London and Middlesex County. Environment Canada says snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm per 12 hours are possible and sudden changes in the weather could make travel hazardous.
https://globalnews.ca/news/6154198/london-travel-advisory/
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Windsor
Environment Canada can't confirm record-breaking snowfall in Windsor
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'The auto station in the area does not report snowfall totals,' says meteorologist
CBC News · Posted: Nov 12, 2019 1:00 PM ET | Last Updated: November 12
Environment Canada doesn't know for sure if a snowfall record was broken in Windsor because they don't track snowfall amounts in the area any more. (Jo Lynn Sheane)
Environment Canada doesn't know for sure if a snowfall record was broken in Windsor because it doesn`t track snowfall amounts in the area anymore.
Severe weather meteorologist Monica Vaswani said the closest she could pull data from was London's tracker.
Volunteer weather watcher registered record Windsor rainfall
"It did snow pretty steadily in Windsor, but unfortunately the auto station in the area does not report snowfall totals for us," said Vaswani, adding that 11 centimetres of snowfall was recorded in London.
The previously-recorded Windsor record was 10.4 centimetres, from 1984. Vaswani said Windsor switched to be an 'Automated Weather Observation System' station in the past few years, but did not have an exact date.
Andrew Puntch, a volunteer citizen scientist, recorded 15.2 centimetres at his Dresden home, which he added to a Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow (CoCoRaHS) network map.
Environment Canada uses data recorded by citizen volunteers to add to the information it collects at its own weather stations. (CoCoRaHS)
Environment Canada uses data recorded by citizen volunteers like Puntch to add to the information it collects at its own weather stations.
Allan Taverner, who has been measuring data for about nine years, recorded 23.9 centimetres of snow on Longfellow Avenue in Windsor. He added his measurement to the map.
Other snowfall reports on the CoCoRaHS map include 24.6 centimetres on Gladstone Avenue, 19.1 centimetres on Randolph Avenue, 19.6 centimetres in Tecumseh and 14 centimetres in Morpeth.
All school board-provided transportation was cancelled for the day.
"It's a little bit on the early side, to see this much accumulating snowfall in early November," said Vaswani.
Environment Canada does still track temperature at its Windsor station, and tonight's forecast is expected to break a record for cold. The forecast low Wednesday morning is –13 C. The record low temperature for Nov. 13 is –9.9 C in 1986.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/record-snowfall-windsor-1.5356220
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The following is a summary of observations received by the Ontario
Storm Prediction Centre as of 4PM November 13:
1. Summary of record low daytime minimum temperatures in degrees
Celsius:
Toronto Pearson International Airport
New Record of -13.9
Old Record of -9.6 set in 1986
Records have been kept since 1937
Hamilton Airport
New Record of -14.1
Old Record of -9.6 set in 1986
Records have been kept since 1959
Ottawa Airport
New Record of -14.4
Old Record of -11.5 set in 1986
Records have been kept since 1938
Moose Creek Wells
New Record of -16.5
Old Record of -11.7 set in 2004
Records have been kept since 2003
Kemptville
New Record of -19.0
Old Record of -12 set in 1983
Records have been kept since 1929
Uxbridge West
New Record of -23.6
Old Record of -10.1 set in 2013
Records have been kept since 2012
Peterborough Trent University
New Record of -20.3
Old Record of -13.5 set in 1983
Records have been kept since 1968
Brantford
New Record of -14.9
Old Record of -10.6 set in 1905
Records have been kept since 1876
Lake Superior Provincial Park
New Record of -25.6
Old Record of -16.2 set in 2018
Records have been kept since 2014
Barrie
New Record of -24.2
Old Record of -11.5 set in 1983
Records have been kept since 1977
North Bay
New Record of -21.3
Old Record of -18.7 set in 1986
Records have been kept since 1888
Collingwood
New Record of -16.7
Old Record of -7 set in 1996
Records have been kept since 1995
Lagoon City
New Record of -15.9
Old Record of -7.7 set in 1996
Records have been kept since 1995
Muskoka
New Record of -22.0
Old Record of -16.5 set in 1983
Records have been kept since 1939
Algonquin
New Record of -17.1
Old Record of -15.7 set in 2004
Records have been kept since 2004
Ridgetown
New Record of -18.5
Old Record of -10 set in 1988
Records have been kept since 1885
Delhi
New Record of -15.5
Old Record of -10 set in 1983
Records have been kept since 1934
Windsor
New Record of -15.8
Old Record of -10 set in 1873
Records have been kept since 1866
Sarnia
New Record of -14.3
Old Record of -10 set in 1986
Records have been kept since 1968
Trenton
New Record of -18.8
Old Record of -13.1 set in 1983
Records have been kept since 1935
Kingston
New Record of -16.2
Old Record of -8.2 set in 2013
Records have been kept since 2008
Point Petre
New Record of -14.8
Old Record of -7.1 set in 1996
Records have been kept since 1994
Cobourg
New Record of -16.3
Old Record of -9.1 set in 2013
Records have been kept since 1993
Egbert
New Record of -22.1
Old Record of -9.5 set in 1997
Records have been kept since 1988
Kitchener
New Record of -16.5
Old Record of -10.2 set in 1983
Records have been kept since 1914
Borden
New Record of -24
Old Record of -10.5 set in 2013
Records have been kept since 2004
2. Summary of snowfall amounts from volunteer observers in
centimetres:
Lucknow 17.8
Wroexeter 17
Milverton 14
Durham 12.7
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/OSPC
https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/weathersummaries_e.html#ON
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Winter tire frenzy
The blast of winter weather has also left motorists rushing to put on snow tires. In Quebec, snow tires are obligatory as of Dec. 1 after the province pushed back the deadline last year.
1:44 First major snowfall
First major snowfall
Rick Leckner, a traffic analyst, said he believes the deadline should be as early as Nov. 15 given the weather conditions in Montreal.
“It could be a difficult day tomorrow,” he said. “Hopefully those who have not installed snow tries won’t even make the attempt to get out there with cars that are not properly equipped.”
Drivers who haven’t been able to get their tires on should make alternative arrangements, he added. They should not drive in difficult conditions.
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“All that’s going to lead to is delays and possibly some bad accidents,” he said.
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As Quebecers rush to put on winter tires, local garages are doing their best to deal with the onslaught of customers ahead of the big storm.
In Vaudreuil, Shabaz Chaudry described the situation as hectic and has promised not to turn away desperate drivers from his company. He hasn’t been able to answer all the phone calls coming in and workers have been working until the early hours of the morning to meet the high demand.
“The next three or four days we are going to be working late,” he said. “We extended our shop hours to 9 p.m. and there’s no appointments. It is first come, first serve.”
https://globalnews.ca/news/6153995/montreal-snowfall-warning/
After Dec. 1, those caught driving without winter tires face fines that vary from $200 to $300, plus costs.
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Ottawa area in grips of record cold snap
Many communities have broken low temperature records for Nov. 12, 13
CBC News · Posted: Nov 13, 2019 6:02 AM ET | Last Updated: November 13
Along with the record cold temperatures, a total of 12.8 cm of snow fell in Ottawa between Nov. 11 and 12. (Francis Ferland/CBC)
It's very cold outside.
Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall and Maniwaki were all at either -14 or -15 C as of 5 a.m., breaking low temperature records on Environment Canada's books for Nov. 13.
All four had record lows yesterday as well.
Pembroke fell just short yesterday and though it was also -15 C this morning, its record low is even lower.
The high is getting up to -8 C around noon, without much wind chill or cloud.
That's still 13 degrees cooler than the usual daytime high in mid-November.
A few cm of snow overnight
Expect light snow overnight and a low of -10, with more light snow tomorrow and a high of -2 C, with a -10 wind chill.
The region should see four to six centimetres of snow, except Kingston, where its high of 3 C may bring about some rain.
Maniwaki should get just a dusting of snow overnight into tomorrow.
Thursday night's low is a relatively pleasant -1 C, with a high of 2 C Friday — then a dive back into record low territory that night.
It's looking like a sunny weekend that's much colder Saturday than Sunday, and Monday is still where this string of below-average daytime highs in Ottawa looks set to end.
It's currently at eight days and if it ends Monday, would peter out at 12.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-gatineau-weather-november-13-2019-1.5357495
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 4.9 °C 40.8 °F Grenadier Island
Cold spot in Ontario: -25.1 °C -13.2 °F Timmins Victor Power Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 20.9 °C 69.6 °F Golden, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -32.1 °C -25.8 °F Old Crow, YT
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Rainfall warning issued for Vancouver Island, 100-120 mm expected
Rainfall totals projected by Environment Canada for Saturday and Sunday.
Ian Holliday, CTV Vancouver Island
Published Saturday, November 16, 2019 3:54PM PST
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for much of Vancouver Island and B.C.'s Central Coast Saturday morning.
The agency said it expects rainfall amounts of 100 to 120 millimetres to fall in coastal areas of north and west Vancouver Island before rain tapers off on Sunday morning.
"We're looking at heavy rain," said Louis Kohani, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. "This is due to an atmospheric river aimed at Vancouver Island."
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Environment Canada had previously issued special weather statements for the island, but upgraded to a rainfall warning Saturday morning.
Because the atmospheric river is tropical in origin, rain is expected at almost all elevations, with freezing levels upwards of 3,000 metres for the South Coast and near 2,500 metres for the North Coast, Environment Canada said.
High runoff and rising river levels are likely, the agency said, adding that localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Relatedly, the provincial River Forecast Centre has issued a "high streamflow advisory" for coastal areas across B.C., including on Vancouver Island.
"River flows are expected to rise through Saturday, with peak levels expected through Sunday and into Monday," the centre said in its advisory.
"The public is advised to stay clear of the fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks during the period of rapid-rising river levels," the centre said.
https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/rainfall-warning-issued-for-vancouver-island-100-120-mm-expected-1.4689237
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Cold, stormy winter forecast across much of Canada
Another record cold day in Ottawa
Sunday was the fourth day this week with record-setting weather. CTV’s Leah Larocque reports.
Some residents feel the city isn't doing enough to keep walkways clear and safe
Some residents feel the city isn't doing enough to keep walkways clear and safe, debate continues over the financial viability of an Alberta Pension Plan and more: These are your morning headlines.
Salmaan Farooqui, The Canadian Press
Published Monday, November 18, 2019 4:27AM EST
Last Updated Monday, November 18, 2019 8:47AM EST
It's going to be a long, cold and messy winter across much of Canada, according to the seasonal forecast released Monday by the Weather Network.
November has already brought historically early snowfall in southern Ontario and power outages in the Prairies, setting what chief meteorologist Chris Scott said will be a trend throughout the winter.
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Pedestrians walk through snow
Pedestrians walk through snow along Queen Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., on Nov. 11, 2019. (Tara Walton / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Snow on Parliament Hill
A person walks on Parliament Hill, the day after the first significant snowfall in Ottawa, on Nov. 12, 2019. (Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Crops are buried under snow near Cremona, Alta.
Farmer David Reid checks on his combine while his crops are buried under snow near Cremona, Alta., on Nov. 6, 2019. (Jeff McIntosh / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
"The upcoming winter across the country looks to be more frozen than thawed, and we've already seen an early entrance of winter weather this fall," he said. "The signs that we're seeing this year do suggest we're in for a winter that's more on than off across the country -- and that it's going to be fairly long for many Canadians."
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Prince Edward Island: 4.6 °C 40.3 °F St. Peters
Cold spot in Prince Edward Island: -7.7 °C 18.1 °F Charlottetown Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 13.9 °C 57.0 °F Sable Island, NS
Cold spot in Canada: -33.3 °C -27.9 °F Ivvavik National Park, YT
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Ontario: Breaking out of the deep freeze, eyes on looming system
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Tuesday, November 19th 2019, 9:00 pm - Temperatures and conditions improve with eyes on the next system that delivers rain and snow later this week
Climbing temperatures take centre stage for the second half of the week in southern Ontario as more seasonal -- and civil -- temperatures return to the region. This brief thaw comes ahead of a Colorado low that will bring unsettled weather back to the province, in the form of rain and snow, by late this week. We break down who stands to see the heaviest snow, and where freezing rain will be a threat, and how long these mild temperatures last, below.
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Ontario: Wild mix of heavy snow, freezing rain, strong winds to end the week
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Thursday, November 21st 2019, 8:26 pm - A markedly cooler Friday may feature some sneaky snow for the southwest, though nothing like a major snow event.
Aside from a few streamers of lake-effect snow, Ontario will largely see a less unsettled Friday, though with cold temperatures to lead us into the weekend, and point the way to the next bout with unsettled weather. What's ahead, below.
Visit our Complete Guide to Winter 2019/2020 for an in depth look at the Winter Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the spring season next year
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Temperatures drop through Friday after peaking overnight
Possible lake-effect snow in the traditional snowbelt areas Friday
New system to clip the province Saturday night
Stay up-to-date on the ALERTS in your area
WATCH BELOW: TIMING THE MESSY COLORADO LOW
The system which brought heavy snow to parts of the north and showers to the south will largely be finished with the province by Friday morning, exiting overnight into Quebec.
Only in the most eastern parts of Ontario is there any rain likely to fall Friday morning, and even that will be short-lived. In the north, snowfall warnings will have dropped overnight, with the heaviest snow tapered off.
Ontario snow
Behind the departing system, winds quickly shift out of the northwest, with gusts up to 60+ km/h possible throughout the day. Weak lake-effect snow showers are expected southeast of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, bringing a few centimetres of snow to the traditional snowbelts.
Temperature-wise, the warm front will bring temperatures that will have actually peaked overnight when most Ontarians were still in bed, followed quickly by the cold front that will send temperatures plunging by the morning hours.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/colorado-low-brings-rain-heavy-snow-threat-for-freezing-rain-to-ontario-brisk-colder-air-returns-friday
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Science News
from research organizations
Pollution from Athabasca oil sands affects weather processes
Raindrops and ice forms rapidly and easily around nanosized particles of metal contaminants
Date: November 18, 2019
Source: McGill University
Summary: Scientists have been looking at pollution affecting the air, land and water around the Athabaska Oil Sands for some time. After looking at contaminants in snow taken from up-to 25 km away from the oil sands, a McGill-led scientific team now suggests that oil sand pollution is also affecting the weather patterns in the surrounding regions.
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Scientists have been looking at pollution affecting the air, land and water around the Athabaska Oil Sands for some time. After looking at contaminants in snow taken from up-to 25 km away from the oil sands, a McGill-led scientific team now suggests that oil sand pollution is also affecting the weather patterns in the surrounding regions.
"The beauty of frozen precipitation such as snow is that it's like a snapshot of atmospheric processes. The snow absorbs the hard metal particles and embeds it and this allows us to see things that we might not be able to see otherwise," says Professor Parisa Ariya, from McGill's Departments of Chemistry and Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. She led the team that recently published their research in Environmental Pollution.
More specifically, the researchers looked at the presence of nanosized particles of metal contaminants in order to gain insight into the larger weather patterns. They discovered:
That the presence of nanosized particles of metal contaminants (such as chromium, nickel, copper) is much higher (100 times more) than in snow taken from the middle of a Canadian city (Montreal), indicating that air pollution is much greater close to the oil sands
That the structure of the contaminants in the nanoparticles and microparticles allows a process called ice nucleation -- which is at the heart of cloud formation -- to take place more rapidly and efficiently and at higher temperatures than when there is simply mineral dust in the air. This means that they can alter cloud formation processes as well as precipitation frequency and intensity, which control extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts at the two extremes.
These results are of concern since both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have identified nanoparticle pollution as a major challenge in climate change. Further research is being done in Professor Ariya's lab to explore the effects of other major industrial pollutants.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191118115358.htm
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Stray dog found cuddling orphaned kittens on freezing night in Ontario
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Saturday, November 23rd 2019, 4:37 pm - This incident has reminded many that winter weather calls for additional precautions when it comes to taking pets outdoors.
Many are calling this stray dog a hero after it was found cuddling five orphaned kittens that were stuck in the snow during a chilly night in Chatham-Kent, Ontario.
The animals were found in the cold last weekend by a passerby who then brought the animals to the Pet and Wildlife Rescue shelter.
The shelter shared a photo of the animals safely indoors and added the caption, “Our stray sweetheart is keeping her ‘babies’ safe at the shelter tonight!”
staaaary Credit: Pet and Wildlife Rescue
Last weekend there was a light layer of snow on the ground and temperatures were around -4°C with the wind chill dipping into the minus teens.
While certain animals and breeds can handle a variety of winter conditions, the frigid weather was dangerous for the newborn kittens.
54ewyo54wybo Credit: Pet and Wildlife Rescue
This incident has reminded many that winter weather calls for additional precautions when it comes to taking pets outdoors.
Dr. Gary Landsberg, a veterinarian behaviourist who has been practicing for more than 30 years, told The Weather Network that the dangerous weather threshold for outdoor play is around -10°C to -15°C, no matter what kind of breed you have.
Although certain sled dogs can remain outside for hours, not all dogs fare as well in the snow. "Breeds with short hair, smaller breeds and breeds that aren't used to spending time outside are usually more susceptible to the cold conditions," he says.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/stray-dog-found-cuddling-orphaned-kittens-on-freezing-night-in-ontario
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Ontario: Messy mid-week system takes aim, eyes on a wintry weekend blast
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Monday, November 25th 2019, 7:30 am - While Monday starts on a mostly pleasant, milder note, unsettled conditions will move into the region by mid-week with eyes on a winter-like weekend system as well.
The week opens on a quieter note for southern Ontario, though it won't be without its showers as a weak clipper slides through the Great Lakes region. The next major weather-maker takes aim on the area through mid-week, where forecasters are watching for a developing Colorado low set to bring rain, snow, and a wintry mix to parts of the region. More on the timing of when this system intensifies, plus a look at a winter-like storm that threatens southern Ontario this weekend, below.
Visit our Complete Guide to Winter 2019/2020 for an in-depth look at the Winter Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the spring season next year
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Colorado low takes aim on region for mid-week
Rain, snow, and wintry mix all expected across province; mainly snow in north and rain in south
Cold pattern locks in for early December
Stay up-to-date on the ALERTS in your area
WATCH BELOW: EYES ON NEXT CLASSIC FALL STORM
High pressure edging into the Great Lakes for Monday will make for a generally quiet start to the new workweek across southern Ontario. An Alberta clipper will bring scattered showers to cottage country and eastern Ontario through early Tuesday, with some heavier snow expected in the north.
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MORE WIDESPREAD IMPACT BY WEDNESDAY WITH A COLORADO LOW
Forecasters are closely watching a Colorado low expected to take aim on Ontario by Wednesday -- one that will have more widespread impacts on the province.
While the system won't develop until early Tuesday, initial computer model guidance suggests the storm will bring strong winds and bouts of heavy rain and snow into the Great Lakes region through Wednesday. This will make for a messy mid-week across much of the province. For those east of Lake Superior and across the Nickel Belt, as much as 30 cm of snow is possible with major impact to travel expected.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/eyes-on-mid-week-colorado-low-bringing-rain-and-snow-to-ontario
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Saskatchewan: 2.5 °C 36.5 °F Leader Airport
Cold spot in Saskatchewan: -13.8 °C 7.2 °F Key Lake
Hot spot in Canada: 12.6 °C 54.7 °F Sable Island Climate, NS; Sable Island, NS
Cold spot in Canada: -32.6 °C -26.7 °F Svartevaeg, NU
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Unprecedented weather bomb will have impacts for much of Canada
Caroline Floyd
Meteorologist
Tuesday, November 26th 2019, 5:00 pm - This record-breaker will have impacts here at home.
The so-called bomb cyclone is a fact of life along the east coast. These rapidly-developing storms are infamous for bringing Atlantic Canada some of the worst weather fall and winter have to offer, with heavy snow and lashing winds. When flow from the warm Gulf Stream and cold air flooding down from northern Quebec and Hudson Bay collide, a vigorous nor'easter is often the result. The Eastern Seaboard is perfectly arranged to support these kinds of explosive systems, dubbed 'weather bombs' when the central pressure lowers by at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.
So the weather bomb that's developed off the coast of Oregon and California has forecasters across North America sitting up and taking notice.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/unprecedented-california-bomb-cyclone-will-have-impacts-for-much-of-canada
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Atlantic: Significant snow for some as potent system tracks in
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Wednesday, November 27th 2019, 8:00 pm - A Colorado low will bring snow to parts of Atlantic Canada this week.
A major Colorado low is set to cruise into Atlantic Canada through the second half of the week, and it's on a track to bring snow to spots that have avoided it so far this fall. Blustery northwest winds behind the system will also usher in brisk wind chill values and onshore snow for the weekend, as well. We take at the timing of this stormy and wintry set-up, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/atlantic-canada-to-see-rain-snow-wind-from-colorado-low-this-week
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Ontario: Travel impact expected with heavy snow, ice Sunday
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Friday, November 29th 2019, 9:10 am - December arrives on Sunday and so does the wrath of winter in southern Ontario. Plan ahead.
As the week ends on a much calmer -- and much colder -- note across southern Ontario, forecasters are closely watching the next Colorado low that threatens the region with rain, snow and ice to kick off the month of December. "This will be a messy and high impact wintry system for much of southern and central Ontario, including across the Greater Toronto Area, where major impact on travel is expected," says Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham. More on the timing of this system and who stands to see 10+ cm of snow, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-second-colorado-low-with-snow-freezing-rain-ice-threat-heading-into-december
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Ontario: Travel impact expected with heavy snow, ice Sunday
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Saturday, November 30th 2019, 8:02 am - December arrives on Sunday and so does the wrath of winter in southern Ontario. Plan ahead.
The (comparatively) warmer temperatures earlier in the week are a fond memory, with Saturday another cool day for Ontario. It will be calm, certainly, but the start of December on Sunday will be marked by the effects of a Colorado low that threatens the region with rain, snow and ice. For a closer look at when it starts, and who should expect the worst, read on.
Visit our Complete Guide to Winter 2019/2020 for an in-depth look at the Winter Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the spring season next year
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Low-pressure system will bring freezing rain, ice pellets and snow late Saturday night and into Sunday
Colder patterns looks to arrive during the second week of December
Stay up-to-date on the ALERTS in your area
WATCH: TIMING OF FREEZING RAIN, ICE PELLETS AND SNOW
Below seasonal temperatures will be widespread across southern Ontario on Saturday due to a departing Colorado low. Despite being chilly, conditions will remain calm into the afternoon, making for the best travel day of the weekend by far.
That's ahead of the new Colorado low that will track towards southern Ontario region Saturday night, which threatens a widespread messy and wintry mix. All forms of precipitation are possible; snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and rain.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-second-colorado-low-with-snow-freezing-rain-ice-threat-heading-into-december
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 5.6 °C 42.1 °F Point Pelee
Cold spot in Ontario: -23.3 °C -9.9 °F Muskrat Dam Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 9.7 °C 49.5 °F Cape St.James, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -34.9 °C -30.8 °F Eureka, NU
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Ontario: Hwy. 401 re-opens near Kingston after major, deadly pileup
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Monday, December 2nd 2019, 7:45 am - Travel was treacherous across southern Ontario on Sunday amid widespread freezing rain, ice pellets, and heavy snow.
Freezing rain warnings wound down across southwestern Ontario Sunday afternoon. Still, the damage had already been done after 10+ hours of icy precipitation left a thick glaze over much of the region and made for dangerous travel conditions. Farther east, snowfall warnings lingered into the evening along the eastern end of Lake Ontario, where a massive pileup closed Highway 401 and left at least one person dead
Ontario Provincial Police said the wreck happened around 2:30 p.m. near Kingston, amid heavy snow. In a statement to CBC News, Kingston General Hospital reported 15 to 20 people had been transported to the hospital, "most of whom have non-life-threatening injuries." Police also raised their initial estimate on the number of vehicles involved, saying as many as 30 to 40 were caught in the wreck.
The OPP has confirmed at least one person died in the pileup. Local media reported police were moving stranded travellers off the highway using Kingston Transit buses. The highway re-opened by about 4:30 on Monday morning after being closed for much of the night on Sunday, with the cause of Sunday's crash under investigation.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-freezing-rain-causes-fatal-accident-power-outages-flight-cancellations (https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-freezing-rain-causes-fatal-accident-power-outages-flight-cancellations)
CP Holiday Train in a beautiful evening in Winnipeg. Photo by Susie Jeroski
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How this new weather radar in Exeter will mean better tracking of dangerous storms
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The new radar is part of a nation-wide upgrade that will cost more than $100 million
Andrew Lupton · CBC News · Posted: Dec 03, 2019 7:46 PM ET | Last Updated: December 3
The weather radar site on Thames Road near Exeter, Ont., began operating in August. Environment Canada says it will help meteorologists spot dangerous weather, including tornadoes. (Andrew Lupton/CBC)
Viewed from across a frozen field, the new weather radar tower near Exeter, Ont., looks like a massive golf ball fused to a pillar of iron five storeys tall.
Federal government buying new radar system to better detect severe weather
And though the site on Thames Road looks similar to the one it replaced in August, Environment Canada meteorologist Gerald Cheng says it comes with significant upgrades. The new equipment will mean more accurate and up-to-the minute forecasts for everyone who lives inside a coverage blanket that extends from Windsor to the Bruce Peninsula to the Niagara region.
"It's certainly a tool that's well worth the investment," said Cheng Tuesday.
And it's quite an investment.
The Exeter site cost $4 million and is part of a $107-million plan by the federal government to upgrade its coast-to-coast network of 31 other weather radar sites.
Each radar site feeds up-to-the-minute data to Environment Canada's weather radar website and its many clients.
Cheng says the Exeter tower has life-saving potential in southwestern Ontario, a region known for sweltering summers that bring thunderstorms — and the occasional tornado — and frequent snow dumps over the long, icy winter.
The upgrades of the new system include:
More frequent data uploads The new system sends data every six minutes; the last one reported at 10-minute intervals. "That's important in terms of lead time when issuing warnings," said Cheng.
Longer range The older radar sites had a radius of 120 kilometres, the new ones are double that. The signal is also stronger and able to penetrate patches of heavy rain much better than the previous system.
Fewer shut downs for maintenance Cheng said the new system only needs two maintenance shut downs per year under regular conditions. The older sites required six.
Dual polarization We're wading into weather nerd territory here, but, essentially, this means more detailed weather data because it sends signal waves in two orientations, both vertical and horizontal. "It's able to tell us the shape of precipitation that's falling," said Cheng. "So it's able to distinguish between a snowflake, versus rain drops, versus hail. That is tremendous for us."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/how-this-new-weather-radar-in-exeter-will-mean-better-tracking-of-dangerous-storms-1.5382927
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VANCOUVER ISLAND
Climate change to push food prices higher, nearly $500 for Canadian families: report
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Published Wednesday, December 4, 2019 9:58AM PST Last Updated Wednesday, December 4, 2019 7:29PM PST
VANCOUVER -- The average Canadian family will pay up to an extra $487 on feeding themselves next year, according to an annual food price report that highlights climate change as a major culprit for rising food prices, especially in the produce department.
Unexpected snowstorms, droughts and other weather events have impacted crops and food prices in the past, said Simon Somogyi, lead researcher from the University of Guelph.
But for 2020, he and others behind the report highlight climate change as the cause.
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“We're deliberately pointing out that, you know: climate change is causing the droughts, is causing the bad snowstorms that's impacting prices,” he said.
The report calls the impact of changing weather patterns on our food systems through droughts, forest fires, heavy precipitation, reduced freshwater access and rising sea levels “the elephant in the room” for 2020.
“Canadian farmers will face challenges in the future dealing with unpredictable crop yields, heat-wave livestock threats, pasture availability, and pest and disease outbreaks,” reads the report from researchers at Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph.
That link between climate change and food prices comes along with a forecast that the average Canadian family will spend $12,667 on food at grocery stores and restaurants in 2020.
That's two to four per cent more than in 2019 - thought the researchers expect it to be closer to the top end of that range. It's the second-highest prediction since 2013. It's outdone only by an anticipated three to five per cent, or $420, rise for the year 2017. The algorithm provides a two-per cent range for the national forecast.
The expected rise in food prices comes as Canadians face relatively steady inflation. The consumer price index rose 1.9 per cent year-over-year in October, according to Statistics Canada - the same increase as the previous two months. Increases have remained below 2.5 per cent since Sept. 2018.
Next year, researchers expect price increases in all eight food categories they track with the biggest jump - four to six per cent - in meat.
Pork prices will likely lead that ascent due to the African Swine Fever outbreak in China roiling pork markets.
Food sold at restaurants, as well as seafood and vegetables, will likely see the next biggest price increases in 2020. The report estimates a jump of two to four per cent in those three categories. The estimated rise in vegetable prices comes after a staggering 12 per cent increase for the 12 months ended Sept. 2019. Much of that double-digit jump Somogyi attributes to climate change.
Storms and other weather events wreak havoc on logistics, he said. They can slow down transportation, for example, and create a shortage that results in higher prices.
A hotter climate is one factor behind an increase in bacterial outbreaks such as E. coli, Somogyi said, as hotter temperatures and unpredictable heat waves increase bacterial growth. In recent years, multiple E. coli outbreaks prompted grocers to pull romaine lettuce off their shelves and restaurants to stop serving the leafy green. That tends to drive up prices for alternatives, like spinach.
Produce prices also trend up because Canada imports vast amounts of its food as the colder weather in the country limits what can be grown. Imported goods can fluctuate in price due to trade issues
https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/climate-change-to-push-food-prices-higher-nearly-500-for-canadian-families-report-1.4715066
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First to -40C in Canada, a taste of things to come for Prairies
Caroline Floyd
Meteorologist
Thursday, December 5th 2019, 4:15 pm - Welcome to winter, Canada.
It's a dubious distinction, but a fact of winter in Canada: The start of the cold season means someone has to be the first to hit -40ºC.
This year's first-to-forty title was awarded this week in Nunavut, when Shepherd Bay recorded a 'brisk' -41ºC temperature on December 4. With the wind chill, it felt more like -56.
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Sitting on the shores of the body of water of the same name, the Shepherd Bay airport is one of Canada's research and radar stations, rather than a regularly-inhabited site. It's also got some coldest-temperature cred: The site recorded the coldest temperature in all of Canada last winter.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/this-spot-is-the-first-to-hit-minus-40-in-canada-in-winter-2019-2020
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Prairies: Air straight from Siberia soon to make it feel like -40
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Saturday, December 7th 2019, 9:00 am - Get ready to bundle up across the Prairies as a blast of frigid air threatens low temperature records into next week
We're tracking snow for the Prairies this weekend, but it's the bitter cold that will be on most peoples' minds by the time the new week rolls around. A shot of air straight from Siberia will have wind chills pushing -40 for some in the next five days. Even daytime highs will struggle to crack -20 for major cities like Regina and Winnipeg. We take a look at who's headed for the freezer, below.
Visit our Complete Guide to Winter 2019/2020 for an in depth look at the Winter Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the spring season next year
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Snow develops through Saturday for Alberta, tracks into Saskatchewan Sunday
Frigid air descends starting this weekend, coldest temperatures of the season so far expected early next week
Stay aware of ALERTS in your area
SATURDAY -- UPSLOPE SNOW EVENT FOR PARTS OF ALBERTA
As cold air begins its march south across the Prairies this weekend, winds from the east will spell an upslope snow event for parts of Alberta. 10 to 20 cm are in the forecast for west-central Alberta, beginning early Saturday. Heavier amounts -- as much as 30 cm -- are expected for the northern foothills.
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Saturday night will see snow drift south to include Calgary and Medicine Hat, with 5 to 10 cm expected from Edmonton south before the snow tapers off for the province early Sunday. A skiff of a few centimetres will also push east across southern Saskatchewan through the day on Sunday.
INTO NEXT WEEK -- THE COLDEST AIR WINTER HAS TO OFFER
Cold air streaming across the pole from Siberia -- cross-polar flow -- will be moving into the Prairies by the weekend. That will start the descent into some truly bitter weather on the way for next week.
"Temperatures will feel like some of the coldest January days that we get, especially across parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba," says Weather Network meteorologist Jaclyn Whittal.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/prairies-face-siberian-cold-and-a-swath-of-snow-into-second-week-of-december
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Alberta: 7.5 °C 45.5 °F Claresholm
Cold spot in Alberta: -35.7 °C -32.3 °F Fort Chipewyan Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 10.2 °C 50.4 °F Entrance Island, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -42.5 °C -44.5 °F Whati, NT
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Bundle up: Coldest air yet this season to send Midwest into deep freeze this week
By Renee Duff, AccuWeather meteorologist
Updated dec. 9, 2019 4:38 AM
A valley in Oak Creek, Colorado, had all the ingredients for a beautiful morning on Saturday, Dec. 7.
An invasion of Arctic air will plunge temperatures to their lowest levels since last winter, and may set the stage for the biggest lake-effect snow event so far this season in the Midwest.
This week's deep freeze can come as a shock to Midwestern residents who have not experienced an extreme cold snap since Nov. 10-13. During this stretch, single-digit lows were recorded in Minneapolis.
The cold push will prove to be more intense, longer-lasting and even dangerous for people and animals who are outside for long length's of time.
The cold will come rocketing southward out of Canada as a swath of snow spreads from west to east across the Northern tier states into Monday night.
"Very cold Arctic air will plunge southward into the northern and central Plains through Monday and into the Great Lakes and Midwest Monday and Tuesday," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Jack Boston said.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/bundle-up-coldest-air-yet-this-season-to-send-midwest-into-deep-freeze-next-week/641321
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What is the coldest city in Canada right now?Winnipeg, Manitoba has the coldest winter weather of any major Canadian city. It ranks first for the lowest average temperatures. Winnipeg also is Canada's city that most often drops to -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit) or below and it is least likely to have a day above freezing during winter.
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Deep freeze, extreme cold to spread across much of Canada this week
By Staff Global News
Posted December 10, 2019 3:30 pm
Updated December 10, 2019 5:21 pm
Much of Canada will be feeling a deep freeze as a cold front passes through this week, bringing temperatures as low as 15 degrees below normal.
“As if often the case, the Canadian Prairies are dealing with the brunt of the cold this week,” Global News’ chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell said Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Temperatures could hit the low -20s C, which, combined with wind, creates a wind chill approaching -40 C.
“This air is anywhere from 10 to 15 degrees below normal for this time of year.”
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Farnell also said a strong cold front is spreading the Arctic air south and east through Ontario, Quebec and eventually Atlantic Canada, but the temperatures will be moderating at the same time.
Eastern Canada will only experience air that’s a few degrees below normal before warming right back up again this weekend along with more rain.
But he warned that the deep freeze will start again this weekend up north, and once again spread south and east next week.
“If the forecast holds, it will be even colder for much of the country [next week],” Farnell said.
If you’re already tired of the chill, there is some good news. Farnell noted that long-range computer models are hinting at a milder pattern heading through the holidays.
With Christmas still a couple weeks away, it’s still too early to say which cities will have a blanket of snow on Dec. 25.
https://globalnews.ca/news/6278650/deep-freeze-canada/
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Bundle up: Much of Canada will deal with extreme cold this week
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/bundle-up-much-of-canada-will-deal-with-extreme-cold-this-week-1.4726122
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Alberta: 6.5 °C 43.7 °F Claresholm
Cold spot in Alberta: -37.5 °C -35.5 °F Fort Chipewyan Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 13.5 °C 56.3 °F Pitt Meadows, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -42.6 °C -44.7 °F Key Lake, SK
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Ontario: Ice, rain and snow take aim, temps a factor
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Friday, December 13th 2019, 7:30 pm - Some milder weather kicks off the weekend in southern Ontario, but with a messy mix making for a good "indoor day" on Saturday.
Friday's above-zero temperatures will last into Saturday, but accompanied by the effects of an incoming system that will bring rain, snow, and possibly even ice pellets and freezing rain to southern Ontario, depending on location and when temperatures begin to fall once again. What to expect, below.
Visit our Complete Guide to Winter 2019/2020 for an in depth look at the Winter Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the spring season next year
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Temperatures fall through the day Saturday
System brings mess of rain, snow, freezing rain and ice pellets, depending on timing and location
Closely watching a Colorado low that brings the potential for 5-10 cm early next week
Stay up-to-date on the ALERTS in your area
SATURDAY -- WIDESPREAD RAIN AND WET SNOW
The models have firmed up, and the incoming moisture-laden system, whose edge will brush southern Ontario looks to be mostly a rain event for most of the province.
As it stands, the heaviest rains are destined for more eastern areas, though the Greater Toronto Area and southwest should be ready for at least a few showers Saturday.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/ontario-active-storm-track-continues-with-widespread-rain-for-the-weekend-followed-by-more-snow-cold-conditions
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Saskatchewan: -6.6 °C 20.1 °F Maple Creek
Cold spot in Saskatchewan: -40.2 °C -40.4 °F Key Lake
Hot spot in Canada: 17.4 °C 63.3 °F CFB Greenwood, NS
Cold spot in Canada: -40.3 °C -40.5 °F Gameti, NT
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Atlantic: Blizzard lashes Newfoundland, next snowy system looms
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Monday, December 16th 2019, 6:15 am - Travel will be hazardous for parts of Atlantic Canada on Monday.
Ferocious winds and blinding snow squalls are the order of the day for Monday in Newfoundland, as the system that's blasted Atlantic Canada all weekend lingers. While winds across the Maritimes will peak by Monday afternoon, intense gusts will continue to lash Newfoundland through Tuesday. And this is just the first of several bouts of unsettled wintry weather this week, with the next snowy system just on the horizon. We break down what you need to know below.
Visit our Complete Guide to Winter 2019/2020 for an in-depth look at the Winter Forecast, tips to plan for it and a sneak peek at the spring season next year
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Blizzard conditions through early Tuesday for parts of Newfoundland
Strong wind gusts expected over Maritimes through Monday evening
Winds Monday raise risk for power outages, downed trees after rain/snow melt
Stay up-to-date on the ALERTS in your area
MONDAY -- WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WIND POTENTIAL, SHARP TEMPERATURE DROP
Powerful northwest winds will be the driving force behind the weather across most of Atlantic Canada on Monday. Intense snow squalls are developing for much of coastal Newfoundland, with the heaviest snow -- and full-blown blizzard conditions expected in the west.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/blizzard-conditions-lash-newfoundland-as-next-atlantic-system-looms-for-midweek
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Canada's deadliest kinds of weather might surprise you
Tyler Hamilton and Caroline Floyd
Meteorologists
Sunday, December 15th 2019, 12:15 pm - From flooding, to fires, to fog, Canada's weather can have dangerous consequences, coast to coast.
Our country's diverse weather is a point of pride for many Canadians. Whether you worship the sun and heat or crave the snowy slopes, you can find what you're looking for here.
That variety isn't without its downsides, however, and dangerous weather conditions are a reality from coast to coast. What form that risk takes is as varied as the environment itself, however.
Using statistics from agencies like Public Safety Canada and extrapolating information from the U.S National Weather Service, we've come up with a look at what kinds of weather pose the biggest threat to Canadians, region by region.
B.C. AND ALBERTA -- AVALANCHES AND FOG
SASKATCHEWAN AND MANITOBA -- COLD AND WILDFIRES
ONTARIO AND QUEBEC -- TEMPERATURES, WIND, AND FLOODING
ATLANTIC CANADA -- FLOODING AND NOR'EASTERS
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/canadas-most-treacherous-types-of-weather-coast-to-coast
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Ontario: Avoid non-essential travel as potent squalls threaten 30+ cm
Digital Writers
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Wednesday, December 18th 2019, 9:13 am - Snow squall warnings and travel advisories cover much of southern Ontario with dangerous travel conditions threatening major roads and highways through Thursday morning.
Expect dangerous travel conditions and near zero visibility at times as the lake-effect snow machine grinds into gear and threatens significant totals through Thursday morning. Snow squall warnings and winter weather travel advisories are in effect for the typical snow belt regions, but quick bursts of snow may also impact areas across the Greater Toronto Area throughout the day Wednesday. More on the timing of the snow, plus a look at the quickly falling temperatures and some of the coldest air of the season so far, below.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Heavy lake-effect snow Wednesday with bursts of snow across the GTA as well
Very difficult travel conditions expected on major highways. Check highway conditions
Cold northwest winds, minus double-digit wind chills Wednesday
Stay up-to-date on the ALERTS in your area
WEDNESDAY -- TEMPERATURES PLUNGE, DANGEROUS LAKE-EFFECT SNOW INTENSIFIES
Wednesday marks the third day of lake-effect snow for southern Ontario with some hefty snowfall totals in the cards for parts of the region. Lake-effect bands off of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay are targeting Huron-Perth, Barrie, and parts of southwestern Ontario with as much as 30 cm of snow by Thursday morning.
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Drifting bands will make for treacherous travel through the day Wednesday as conditions rapidly change on area roads. Whiteout conditions are expected due to strong winds -- gusting higher than 70 km/h at times -- and will threaten the region into Thursday morning
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/dangerous-snow-squalls-lock-in-over-ontario-treacherous-travel-white-out-conditions-on-major-highways
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Technology & Science
From floods to fires to weird Arctic weather, Environment Canada releases top 10 weather stories of 2019
'Mother Nature holds all the trump cards,' climatologist David Phillips reminds Canadians
Nicole Mortillaro · CBC News · Posted: Dec 19, 2019 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: 5 hours ago
Frank Carrier raises a Canadian flag in his flooded backyard in Clarence-Rockland, Ont., east of Ottawa, after the Ottawa region experienced record water levels. (Albert Leung/CBC News)
As Environment and Climate Change Canada's senior climatologist David Phillips often says: "There's never a shortage of weather stories in Canada."
Once again, from coast to coast to coast, 2019 proved to be another record weather year for Canada.
Here are the top 10 weather events for Canada in 2019, compiled by Phillips.
Click for story... https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/top-ten-weather-2019-1.5401490
Looking north to the pole - it looks like Santa and his sleigh behind those clouds! Photo by Connie Calvert.
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Here are the top 10 weather events for Canada in 2019, compiled by Phillips.
1. Another record-setting Ottawa River flood
In the No. 1 spot is the spring flooding of the Ottawa River.
It was a perfect set-up along the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers: Temperatures were below normal for seven straight months — from October 2018 to April 2019 — meaning the ground never experienced the gradual thaw that often comes with spring, nor could it absorb any falling rain. Upstream, the heavy snowpack was unable to thaw, and the region experienced several rounds of heavy rains over five weeks.
Pointe-Gatineau, Que., near the meeting point of the Ottawa and Gatineau rivers, on April 29, 2019. (Albert Leung/CBC)
On May 1, the Ottawa River swelled, breaking the previous record in 2017. More than 6,000 residents were flooded out of their homes in Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., and hundreds more from Pembroke, Ont. to Sherbrooke, Que. not to mention the flooding of precious farmland. As a result, two people died.
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Here are the top 10 weather events for Canada in 2019, compiled by Phillips. 2. Active hurricane season as predicted The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the world’s most devastating, with many casualties and widespread destruction in the Caribbean. Post-tropical depression Erin reached the south shore of Nova Scotia on August 29, merging with a trough of low pressure arriving from the west. At its peak, this hybrid storm’s rainfall rates exceeded 30 mm per hour, triggering flash flooding with ponding and washouts.
A week later, Hurricane Dorian arrived on the scene. Dorian was the most destructive storm of the season both outside and inside Canada. With winds of nearly 300 km/h, it destroyed parts of Grand Bahama and the Abacos before it crawled adjacent to Florida and Georgia and made landfall in North Carolina. On September 7, a weakening Dorian raced northeastward toward Canada. As it neared Nova Scotia, Dorian transitioned into a post-tropical storm but maintained its Category 2 intensity with sustained winds of 155 km/h before making landfall just west of Halifax after 7:00 p.m. Post-tropical storm Dorian pounded Atlantic Canada with heavy rains, winds, storm surges, and high significant waves over the 24-hour event on September 7 and 8. Some century-old trees in full leaf suffered a swift uprooting, often landing on homes and vehicles. Nearly half a million people were without power across Atlantic Canada. Eighty per cent of Nova Scotia’s homes and businesses lost power—the highest number of outages in Nova Scotia Power’s history. Dorian seriously hampered crops almost ready for harvesting in what had already been a difficult growing season. Authorities claimed that the physical infrastructure damage across the province of Nova Scotia was unprecedented. As a result of excellent preparation by citizens and emergency managers, there were no serious injuries or direct fatalities. Rain totals were 100 mm in many places, with an observed maximum of 190 mm west of Halifax.
Dorian brought destructive winds to other parts of the Maritimes as well. Storm surges generated extensive flooding in some coastal areas along the Northumberland Strait. In New Brunswick’s Shediac region, winds and storm surges lifted dozens of vessels and carried them onto the shore. The Magdalen Islands and Gaspé Peninsula were severely impacted, as homes, cottages and boats were damaged and trees uprooted; in some cases, cottages and outbuildings were blown off their foundations. As Dorian tracked its way to Newfoundland and Labrador, its impacts were mostly from the wind. The western and southwestern parts of Newfoundland and Labrador felt the strongest winds, topping 157 km/h in the Wreckhouse area. Dorian also produced a behemoth 30 m wave just a little ways offshore from Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. Early estimates from the Insurance Bureau of Canada indicate that Hurricane Dorian caused a trail of damage to insured property estimated at $140 million, with nearly two-thirds of the damage occurring in Nova Scotia.
Other Atlantic tropical storms affected life in Canada. Early in the summer, the remains of Hurricane Barry caused urban flooding in West Toronto. Hurricane Humberto passed through Canadian waters as a post-tropical storm on September 21. Tropical storm Jerry didn’t make landfall anywhere in Canada but brought rains in the 40 to 60 mm range on September 24–25 across parts of western New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and northern Nova Scotia. Parts of Newfoundland and Labrador also got upwards of 100 mm of rain. The rain backed up drains still clogged with debris left over by Dorian. In the last week of October, the remnants of Tropical Storm Olga yielded up to 50 mm of rain and southwesterly winds, raising water levels on some exposed shores of Lakes Erie and Ontario.
https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/top-ten-weather-stories/2019.html#toc3
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From floods to fires to weird Arctic weather, Environment Canada releases top 10 weather stories of 2019
'Mother Nature holds all the trump cards,' climatologist David Phillips reminds Canadians
3. sNo-good Prairie fall
Snow in September is not rare in Calgary, and about two-thirds of its annual snowfall usually occurs in the fall and spring seasons. But for four days at the end of September, Calgary was assaulted by a bout of wintry weather with sub-freezing temperatures and snow. The four-day snowfall totaled 32 cm. While not a record dump, Calgary did see the greatest depth of snow on the ground in 65 years for late September. Over the foothills, heavier snowfalls fell at more intense rates, with upwards of a metre of snow accumulating in the higher terrain of Waterton Lakes, Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass.
The heavy, wet snow created huge traffic problems. Several universities and colleges closed, public services shut down, and air travelers faced delays and flight cancellations. Trees still flush with green leaves bowed, sagged and snapped from the weight of sticky snow. Snow accumulation on power lines and branches led to widespread power outages. Outside Calgary, especially to the south and west, farmers and ranchers braced against more killing frost and heavy, wet snow that beat down crops. In southern British Columbia, the early blast of winter also brought 35 to 50 cm of snow across several mountain passes. Eventually, the storm moved eastward, bringing much less snow to southern Saskatchewan and only rains to Manitoba.
Two weeks later, heading into the Thanksgiving Day weekend, Manitobans were still drying out from record September rains, nearly three times the norm. Farmers were especially concerned but, after a relatively dry first week of October, they once again started up their combines and resumed round-the-clock harvesting. They were keeping an eye on a pending well-announced weather system. The storm sat over the region for days. Heavy, sticky snows draped Manitoba from Brandon to Winnipeg from October 10 to 12 and through the Thanksgiving weekend. Historic snowfall totals included 34 cm at Winnipeg over two days, making it the biggest October snowstorm in the city since records began in 1872. States of emergency were declared across the province and in eleven communities, including Winnipeg. More than 6,000 people had to evacuate from a dozen or more First Nations communities. Lengthy and widespread power outages created hardship. Powerful winds exceeding 80 km/h drove the wet snow, creating blinding blizzards and two-metre drifts. In some cases, transmission towers toppled, downing total electrical grids. According to Manitoba Hydro, at the peak of the storm, a quarter of a million people were without power, making it the largest outage in the utility’s history. Ten days later, about 5,000 were still without power. By the end of November, there were still some citizens who could not yet return to their homes.
The storm’s early arrival in October meant tree branches, still loaded with leaves, were bending. Many of Winnipeg’s trees saw damage and loss under the weight of the snow. Over 30,000 trees on public land were affected, with estimates of thousands more on private land. The Manitoba escarpment in Morden, Winkler, and Carberry also saw between 50 and 75 cm of snow.
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From floods to fires to weird Arctic weather, Environment Canada releases top 10 weather stories of 2019
4. A brutal Febrrruary in Canada
The Polar Vortex prevailed across Canada and helped to define a long winter! El Niño was expected to tame winter across North America, but it was late to arrive and its effect on weather patterns was weak. Instead, Arctic weather pushed southward for six weeks, from late January and throughout February, with a continuous supply of cold air.
For half the country, from the Pacific Coast to the Upper Great Lakes, February was the coldest month in at least 70 years. Along the Pacific coast and the BC interior, temperatures were 9 degrees below normal and nearly 1.6 degrees colder than the previous coldest February, in 1949. Calgary had its coldest February in 83 years, and Alberta’s Chinook Country was 14 degrees colder than normal. The February mean temperature in Calgary was an astounding 10 degrees below normal—the greatest monthly departure from normal ever for anywhere in the Prairie provinces. Toronto saw a year’s worth of snow in the first two months of the year with only 10 days without precipitation in January and February. Montréal saw 9 days of thaws and freezes in February, meaning that liquid on the ground during the day turned to ice overnight, leading to an inordinate number of slips and falls, causing injuries ranging from sprains to concussions. In Atlantic Canada, it was the third coldest February in 25 years. Just too much winter went on without a break!
At the same time, homeless Canadians filled all available spaces in emergency shelters. Often, mail carriers and couriers were unable to carry out their duties. New power consumption records were set, only to be eclipsed the next day. Mechanical problems dogged public transit systems. Buses broke down, often forcing schools to close for several consecutive days. Cities faced hundreds of calls for service on leaky and broken pipes, with frost levels well below pipe depth. For example, Regina reported a record number of water main breaks—fifty-two, compared with the five-year average of seventeen for February. Piercing cold, ferocious winds, ice, and mountains of snow piled up on front yards and even higher along curbs and driveways. The shortest month will be remembered for one of the longest cold snaps in years.
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Sudbury weather for the next few days? Fog today, sunny Saturday, 'major winter storm' Sunday
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Published on: December 27, 2019 | Last Updated: December 27, 2019 6:21 AM EST
Drivers in the Sudbury area can expect some pretty miserable weather for the next few days.
For Friday, the region is under a fog advisory. “Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring,” Environment Canada reported early Friday.
“There may be near zero visibilities in some areas this morning, especially over Highway 17 east of Sudbury between Warren and Mattawa, near the Quebec border.”
The fog is expected to lift later this morning when strong southwesterly winds move into the region, the agency said.
Until then, “travel may become hazardous this morning due to reduced visibilities at times. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.”
https://www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-news/sudbury-weather-for-the-next-few-days-fog-today-sunny-saturday-major-winter-storm-sunday
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Environment Canada issues freezing rain warnings for much of Ontario
freezing rain
The Canadian Press
Published Sunday, December 29, 2019 7:40AM EST
Environment Canada is warning that a weather system headed for Ontario will bring a messy mix of rain, freezing rain, ice pellets and blowing snow to large parts of the province.
It says rain will start falling on the Greater Toronto Area this afternoon with the risk of freezing rain developing in the evening.
Further east, the national weather forecaster has issued warnings for the Peterborough, Kingston and Ottawa areas, saying they can expect periods of freezing rain, ice pellets, snow and gusty winds as temperatures dip to about minus 1 Celsius tonight.
Freezing rain warnings have also been posted for more northerly regions, including North Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, while Thunder Bay could get up to 20 centimetres of blowing snow today, mixed this evening with freezing drizzle and ice pellets.
Environment Canada says travel conditions across much of the province are likely to be "very poor" come Monday morning.
Drivers are advised to budget extra time to get around, and air travellers should check the status of their flights before heading to airports.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2019.
https://www.cp24.com/weather/environment-canada-issues-freezing-rain-warnings-for-much-of-ontario-1.4746448
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Canada Weather - East to West
PEI Weather could make New Year's Eve travel 'challenging'
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-new-years-eve-weather-1.5410403
Montreal weather: It's beginning to look a lot like winter
https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/montreal-weather-its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-winter
Environment Canada issues Winter Weather Travel Advisory for Toronto
https://dailyhive.com/toronto/winter-weather-travel-advisory-environment-canada-toronto
Komoka Snow Squall
https://map.bloomsky.com/weather-stations/gqBxp6apnJSnoJim
2019 Was "Too Dry, Too Wet, Too Long"
https://steinbachonline.com/local/2019-was-too-dry-too-wet-too-long
Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for Revelstoke area
https://www.bclocalnews.com/news/environment-canada-issues-snowfall-warning-for-revelstoke-area/
Environment Canada issues warning as 10 cm of rain to fall on West Vancouver Island
https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/environment-canada-issues-warning-as-10-cm-of-rain-to-fall-on-west-vancouver-island-1.4747589
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December 31, 2019 hot and cold spots ...
Canada:
Hot spot in Canada: 13.1 °C55.6 °F Victoria Int'l Airport, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -45.1 °C-49.2 °F Isachsen, NU
British Columbia:
Hot spot in British Columbia: 13.1 °C55.6 °F Victoria Int'l Airport
Cold spot in British Columbia: -16.6 °C2.1 °F Fort Nelson Airport; Fort Nelson
Alberta:
Hot spot in Alberta: 7.3 °C45.1 °F Lethbridge AAFC
Cold spot in Alberta: -20.0 °C-4.0 °F High Level Airport
Saskatchewan:
Hot spot in Saskatchewan: 6.1 °C43.0 °F Maple Creek
Cold spot in Saskatchewan: -21.3 °C-6.3 °F Val Marie
Manitoba:
Hot spot in Manitoba: -2.0 °C28.4 °F Dauphin Airport
Cold spot in Manitoba: -21.8 °C-7.2 °F Pinawa
Ontario:
Hot spot in Ontario: 4.0 °C39.2 °F Port Colborne
Cold spot in Ontario: -28.4 °C-19.1 °F Armstrong
Quebec:
Hot spot in Quebec: 1.8 °C35.2 °F Saint-Anicet
Cold spot in Quebec: -32.1 °C-25.8 °F Lac Eon
New Brunswick:
Hot spot in New Brunswick: 6.7 °C44.1 °F Point Lepreau
Cold spot in New Brunswick: -6.7 °C19.9 °F Bas Caraquet
Nova Scotia:
Hot spot in Nova Scotia: 8.3 °C46.9 °F Shelburne Sandy Point
Cold spot in Nova Scotia: -4.4 °C24.1 °F Chéticamp
Prince Edward Island:
Hot spot in Prince Edward Island: 3.0 °C37.4 °F Summerside
Cold spot in Prince Edward Island: -3.5 °C25.7 °F Charlottetown Airport; Summerside; Harrington AAFC
Newfoundland:
Hot spot in Newfoundland and Labrador: 2.4 °C36.3 °F Corner Brook
Cold spot in Newfoundland and Labrador: -34.6 °C-30.3 °F Wabush Airport
Yukon:
Hot spot in Yukon: 2.5 °C36.5 °F Haines Junction
Cold spot in Yukon: -29.0 °C-20.2 °F Margaret Lake
Norhwest Territories:
Hot spot in Northwest Territories: -1.3 °C29.7 °F Sambaa K'e
Cold spot in Northwest Territories: -43.1 °C-45.6 °F Thomsen River
Nunavut:
Hot spot in Nunavut: -6.5 °C20.3 °F Sanikiluaq
Cold spot in Nunavut: -45.1 °C-49.2 °F Isachsen
North Pole:
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/weather/nunavut/the-north-pole (https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/weather/nunavut/the-north-pole)
Time of year Average (mean) temperature
North Pole South Pole
Summer 32° F (0° C) −18° F (−28.2° C)
Winter −40° F (−40° C) −76° F (−60° C)
Going fishing anyone?
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10 Strange Facts About Canada’s Climate
Through blistering cold winters to hot muggy summers; torrential rain, blinding snowstorms, deadly tornados and scorching drought, Canadians experience some the planet’s most diverse weather systems.
The digital and tv series, The Wild Canadian Year tells the story of how the creatures that call Canada home cope with the extraordinary conditions they face with each new season. Here are a few of Canada's extremes that you probably haven't heard about.
Canada is as tall as it is wide, creating a wide range of climate conditions.
Canada has the largest latitude range of any country on the planet. Our southern border lies at the same latitude as northern California, while our northern edge reaches right to the top of the world. It's rarely the same season in the same place at the same time. In early April, the Arctic may still be in the throes of a frigid winter, while the south can experience summer-like temperatures. No doubt, our weather forecasters are the busiest in the world!
Icebergs off coast of Goose Cove, Newfoundland. Photo: istock, Photawa
Canada has an 'iceberg alley'.
Pieces of glaciers from the coast of Greenland are picked up by the Labrador Current, a counter-clockwise vortex of waters in the North Atlantic Ocean. Those broken pieces become icebergs that float in the sea off northeast Newfoundland where Fogo Island lies. Navigating the area is risky for ships; in fact this is where the mighty Titanic sank in 1912. But it's a boon to tourism. Iceberg seekers flock to the area to watch (safely) from the shore and boast about drinking 10,000-year-old fresh water taken from an iceberg floating in the ocean.
Canada is (really) cold.
It's certainly not surprising to most Canadians that we are tied with Russia for the title of 'coldest nation in the world.' Over our vast country, we have an average daily temperature of -5.6C. This is deadly cold. More of us — about 108 — die from exposure to extreme cold than from any other natural event. And that's not counting Canadian wildlife who are more susceptible to Canada's icy climate than we are.
https://www.cbc.ca/wildcanadianyear/blog/ten-strange-facts-about-canadas-climate
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An intereresting read and a handy link. Thanks PaulMy. The photo is impressive- I have never seen anything like close up.
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Scary cloud seen in Canada's skies not as rare as you think
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Friday, January 3rd 2020, 12:04 pm - It's actually a common stratus cloud, just an unusually well-defined one. Nicole Karkic explains.
If you live in southern Ontario, you may have spotted an ominous-looking cloud rolling through the skies on Thursday, splitting the sky into one luminous half and one dark half.
This is a low-level cloud, called a stratus cloud, which are actually very common, but what’s more unique here is how sharp the leading edge is.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/strange-cloud-over-ontario-not-as-rare-as-you-think
@weathernetwork can you tell me what kind of cloud this is? This was over Lake Ontario this morning, taken from Toronto.
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Atlantic: Blizzard conditions, difficult travel expected with winter storm
Digital Writers
theweathernetwork.com
Sunday, January 5th 2020, 9:00 am - This powerful winter storm will pack a wallop for parts of Atlantic Canada.
The weekend ends with a winter storm for parts of Atlantic Canada, with nearly half a metre of snow on the way for some and blizzard conditions expected. Impacts will linger into Monday, especially for Newfoundland, putting back to work and school travel in jeopardy. Details and timing, below.
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/winter-storm-targets-atlantic-canada-with-heavy-snow-strong-winds-blizzard-conditions
Curious polar bear in Churchill. Photo by Mike Belec.
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10 Strange Facts About Canada’s Climate
The Prairies face brutal temperature extremes.
It's no surprise that Regina, Saskatchewan — which lies smack in the middle of Canada's prairies — lays claim to both the country's lowest recorded temperature, -50C on January 1, 1885 and the highest, 43.3C on July 5, 1937. Without the moderating effects of a large body of water, Canada's Prairies are vulnerable to some of the worst weather Canada has to offer
https://www.cbc.ca/wildcanadianyear/blog/ten-strange-facts-about-canadas-climate
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Yesterday's hot and cold spots ...
Hot spot in Ontario: 6.7 °C 44.1 °F Windsor Airport
Cold spot in Ontario: -20.5 °C -4.9 °F Fort Severn Airport
Hot spot in Canada: 9.9 °C 49.8 °F Sheringham Point, BC
Cold spot in Canada: -45.5 °C -49.9 °F Pond Inlet, NU
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See 2020