Southern Ontario under rain warnings and flood watch

Southern Ontario under rain warnings and flood watch

TORONTO – There are warnings for rainfall across much of southern Ontario today as Environment Canada says possible downpours could cause flash flooding and pooling. The bureau is forecasting more than 20 millimeters of rainfall today – sometimes heavy – in a large swath of Southern Ontario from Windsor, through the Greater Toronto Area to … Read more

Fog warnings issued for parts of central Alberta

Fog warnings issued for parts of central Alberta

Fog warnings were issued in parts of central Alberta Thursday night, with Environment and Climate Change Canada warning that “near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring.” “Fog banks have formed over parts of the region,” the weather agency said on its website. “Fog will continue through the night with visibility improving Friday morning.” … Read more

Toronto residents are bracing for a major melt and scattered showers

Toronto residents are bracing for a major melt and scattered showers

A week after southern Ontario was battered by a “once-in-a-decade” winter storm, temperatures in Toronto are expected to reach a high of 10C by Friday. Environment Canada predicts temperatures will begin to rise with a high of 4C on Wednesday and reach a high of 8C on Thursday. Warm temperatures and possible rain could lead … Read more

Freezing rain, ice pellets and more snow are forecast for much of southern BC

Freezing rain, ice pellets and more snow are forecast for much of southern BC

It’s going to be another extreme weather day in BC’s southern interior and so Environment Canada has issued a series of alerts and warnings to point out that road travel is not ideal in many cases. A special weather forecast is in effect for the Okanagan, Shuswap, and North Thompson due to a wintry mix … Read more

Storm Update: State of emergency declared in Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet

Storm Update: State of emergency declared in Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet

Niagara’s three southernmost municipalities declared a state of emergency as a snowstorm ravaged the region for the second day, while critical warnings went out for everyone on cell phone networks and television on Saturday afternoon. The warnings say residents should avoid all non-essential travel and venturing out could put them in extreme danger. They also … Read more

More snow, than sun, on the way, because storms bring messy Christmases

More snow, than sun, on the way, because storms bring messy Christmases

There’s sunshine and a white Christmas on tap for Sunday, but the monumental winter storm that swept through the GTA will extend into the weekend and holiday travel plans continue to growl. A nasty combination of snowfall and strong winds knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes in Ontario and Quebec on Friday … Read more

Powerful winter storm surges into Toronto amid power outages, school closures – Global News

Powerful winter storm surges into Toronto amid power outages, school closures – Global News

Powerful winter storm surges in Toronto amid power outages, school closuresWorldwide news Stay off the roads, Ontario emergency services advise during the winter rush hourCBC.ca Tens of thousands across Ontario without powerQuentin News Thousands without power, countless crashes reported in southern Ontario as winter storm hits | Globalnews.caWorldwide news See full coverage on Google News

Severe winter storms are expected to hit much of Canada this weekend – CBC News

Severe winter storms are expected to hit much of Canada this weekend – CBC News

Severe winter storms are expected to batter much of Canada this weekendCBC news More flight delays possible as storm approaches Toronto: In the December 22 news…Nanaimo News NOW ‘Weather bomb’, extreme cold and more snow is coming to CanadaCTV news The weather outside is terrible – and it’s getting worse in many parts of CanadaCBC.ca … Read more

Winter storm warning issued for London, Ont. region: Environmental Canada – London

Winter storm warning issued for London, Ont.  region: Environmental Canada – London

Environment Canada has now issued a winter storm warning for the London, Ont, region ahead of the holiday weekend. Wind gusts are now expected to reach 90 to 100 km/h, creating widespread blowing snow “which will significantly reduce visibility” with chills that send temperatures down to -20. Read more: Environment Canada is urging residents of … Read more

Toronto will be hit by a severe storm on Friday; ice, wind and snow expected

Toronto will be hit by a severe storm on Friday;  ice, wind and snow expected

It is literally the calm before the storm. Blizzard-like conditions are expected to hit Toronto by Friday, threatening winter travel plans and scheduled gatherings with family and friends. The storm will start with rain on Thursday and a maximum temperature of 4 C is expected. Temperatures drop Friday and rain turns to freezing rain very … Read more