Author Topic: Weather In Canada 2019 (Read 45467 times)

PaulMy · « **Reply #100 on:** April 24, 2019, 01:27:49 AM »

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

PaulMy · « **Reply #101 on:** April 25, 2019, 12:41:52 AM »

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

PaulMy · « **Reply #102 on:** April 26, 2019, 12:58:59 AM »

Month's worth of snow may close out April in Alberta
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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

PaulMy · « **Reply #103 on:** April 27, 2019, 12:36:17 AM »

Nation's capital declares state of emergency amid flooding
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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

PaulMy · « **Reply #104 on:** April 28, 2019, 12:58:21 AM »

Ottawa River expected to rise to historic flooding levels
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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

PaulMy · « **Reply #105 on:** April 29, 2019, 04:23:21 AM »

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/

PaulMy · « **Reply #106 on:** April 30, 2019, 01:15:04 AM »

PHOTOS: Spring blizzard rages on Prairies
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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

PaulMy · « **Reply #107 on:** May 01, 2019, 01:08:47 AM »

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

PaulMy · « **Reply #108 on:** May 02, 2019, 12:55:29 AM »

'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

PaulMy · « **Reply #109 on:** May 03, 2019, 12:15:42 AM »

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

PaulMy · « **Reply #110 on:** May 04, 2019, 01:03:16 AM »

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/

PaulMy · « **Reply #111 on:** May 05, 2019, 01:20:25 AM »

Ontario: Pleasant conditions will bring 20C weather for some
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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

PaulMy · « **Reply #112 on:** May 06, 2019, 12:54:05 AM »

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

PaulMy · « **Reply #113 on:** May 07, 2019, 01:08:41 AM »

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

PaulMy · « **Reply #114 on:** May 09, 2019, 12:56:24 AM »

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

PaulMy · « **Reply #115 on:** May 10, 2019, 01:25:22 AM »

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

PaulMy · « **Reply #116 on:** May 11, 2019, 01:03:41 AM »

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

PaulMy · « **Reply #117 on:** May 12, 2019, 01:00:31 AM »

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

PaulMy · « **Reply #118 on:** May 13, 2019, 12:59:56 AM »

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/

PaulMy · « **Reply #119 on:** May 14, 2019, 12:50:54 AM »

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