By CBC News, May 21, 2016 Long weekend includes a downpour for some After a hot and dry spring, a drenching thunderstorm hit parts of Saskatchewan Saturday. Meteorologists from Environment Canada tracked a line of severe thunderstorms packing very strong wind gusts and the potential of toonie-sized hail and heavy rain. Read full article here
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How’s the weather?
I’m a Saskatchewan boy. Living here off and on for 60 years means that I understand extremes. Extreme cold and heat, interspersed by mere hours, is always a great topic of conversation. Recently I awoke to snow on our vehicles. Rain had fallen earlier, and mere days ago we were in the midst of summer… Continue reading How’s the weather?
Chasing the Tilston Tornado
It’s getting to that time of year again. Storm season is just about upon us. The prairies have seen its first tornado of the year near Calgary Alberta. A spectacular EF0 land spout. I get a few absolutely awe inspiring chases in a season. I travel across the Canadian prairies, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.… Continue reading Chasing the Tilston Tornado
Freezing rain, 'all-day' snow threatens the Prairies
Source: The Weather Network, March 7, 2016 Monday, March 7, 2016, 9:27 AM – From record high weekend temperatures, to heavy snow and freezing rain, the divide across the Prairie provinces shows a true battle between winter and spring. “A slow moving trough will bring an all-day snow to central Saskatchewan Monday with totals in… Continue reading Freezing rain, 'all-day' snow threatens the Prairies
Winter storm in Eastern Canada leaves hundreds of thousands without power
Toronto flight delays expected after power bump causes computer problems at Pearson’s Terminal 1 Crews are working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, after a winter storm brought snow, freezing rain and rain to Eastern Canada. As of 5:15 a.m. ET Thursday, about 15,500 customers in central… Continue reading Winter storm in Eastern Canada leaves hundreds of thousands without power
'Major storm system' coming to Ontario, Quebec, Maritimes
A storm system is heading north from the U.S., expected to hit parts of Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes later this week. Environment Canada issued several weather statements on Monday morning, warning that a “major storm system” is expected to hit southern Ontario Wednesday. The storm is expected to continue east, passing through southern Quebec… Continue reading 'Major storm system' coming to Ontario, Quebec, Maritimes
Major storm to bring snow, freezing rain to eastern Canada
Monday, February 15, 2016, 7:46 AM – A messy Monday night and Tuesday morning is ahead for Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes, courtesy of a winter storm taking aim at the region. Winter storm watches are in effect for eastern Ontario and parts of southern Quebec, with major snowfall possible in the worst areas, and… Continue reading Major storm to bring snow, freezing rain to eastern Canada
Blizzard warning in effect for Nova Scotia on Monday
Environment Canada is warning about dangerous travel conditions and reduced visibility Environment Canada has issued a blizzard warning for most of Nova Scotia for Monday night. High winds and between 20 and 35 centimetres of snow are expected for most mainland parts of the province and Cape Breton. A low pressure system will track up… Continue reading Blizzard warning in effect for Nova Scotia on Monday
East Coast storm causes closures, outages through region
HALIFAX — Snow and strong gusts moved through Atlantic Canada on Wednesday as a low pressure system swept in from the southwest, creating power outages, school closures and poor driving conditions. Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning in most regions of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia by early morning, while Newfoundland… Continue reading East Coast storm causes closures, outages through region
Ontario braces for season's 1st winter storm
After a mild December, the first winter storm of the season is expected to hit much of Ontario tonight, as an intense low-pressure weather system from Texas makes its way toward the lower Great Lakes. The storm is expected to start this evening and, depending on the region, bring snow and the possibility of ice pellets, rain and… Continue reading Ontario braces for season's 1st winter storm