Environment Canada
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Atmospheric Instability Over Strait of Juan de Fuca Prompts Rare Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Vancouver Island
Environment Canada issued a rare severe thunderstorm warning for Vancouver Island on August 22, 2026, as a powerful storm cell brought threats of large hail.
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Wildfire Smoke Triggers Health Alert Across British Columbia’s Thompson-Okanagan Region
Environment Canada has issued an urgent air quality warning for the Thompson-Okanagan region as wildfire smoke persists, endangering vulnerable residents.
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Environment Canada Issues Orange Air Quality Warning Across Southeastern British Columbia Due to Wildfire Smoke
Environment Canada has issued an orange air quality warning across southeastern British Columbia as wildfire smoke creates hazardous breathing conditions.
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Western Storms Bring Heavy Snow and Travel Hazards
A series of storm systems across the western United States and Canada is driving heavy snowfall and gusty winds, forcing regional alerts and challenging road safety.
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Ontario’s 2026 Spring Forecast: Slow Start, Flood Risks Ahead
Ontario’s 2026 spring forecast signals a sluggish start with colder temperatures and persistent snow into April. This outlook is crucial for planning across key sectors due to significant flood and ice jam risks.
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SooToday Updates Sault Ste. Marie on Weather and Scholarships
SooToday provides essential weather forecasts and community scholarship updates for Sault Ste. SooToday.com provides Sault Ste.
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Blowing Snow Warnings Persist Across Southern Ontario as Extreme Cold Grips Region
Environment Canada’s blizzard and extreme cold warnings remain active across Southern Ontario, leading to widespread highway closures, dangerous driving conditions, and the activation of numerous warming centers as temperatures plummet to -35°C wind chills.
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Toronto Faces Extreme Wind Chill Warning as February Cold Returns
Environment Canada has issued cold weather alerts for Southern Ontario, including Toronto, with wind chills expected to reach -30 to -35 degrees Celsius. This follows a record-setting January and signals a return to frigid conditions across Eastern Canada.
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Winnipeg’s Wild Weather Swings: From Balmy Morning to Freezing Rain and Snow
Winnipeg experienced a dramatic weather shift from an unseasonably warm +4°C morning to freezing rain and snow with temperatures plummeting to -8°C, creating hazardous conditions and signaling a week of unstable winter weather.
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Environment Canada Launches Colour-Coded Weather Alerts to Clarify Storm Risks
Environment Canada has revamped its weather alert system, introducing yellow, orange, and red warnings to better communicate storm risks. The new approach considers both the potential impact and forecast confidence, aiming to provide clearer guidance for Canadians facing severe weather.
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Environment Canada Unveils Colour-Coded Weather Alerts Amid Pipeline Policy Debate
Environment Canada launches a new colour-coded weather advisory system to improve public safety communication, while climate advocates warn that recent pipeline agreements may undermine national emissions policy.