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Flooding in Prince George as warm spell thaws Nechako River
Crews are monitoring the Nechako River in Prince George, B.C., after a rapid rise in temperature led to flooding in one neighbourhood. The river's been fairly stable over the last couple of weeks, and for this to change in this fashion is very unusual
Real weather term 'bomb' blows up on social media
When it comes to weather, it's hard to sound scarier than 'bomb cyclone.' Meteorologists have used the term "bomb" for storms for decades, based on a strict definition, said University of Oklahoma meteorology professor Jason Furtado.
U.S. East Coast walloped by storm that has led to 3 deaths
Three people are dead after vehicles ran off the road in North Carolina as a massive winter storm is affecting residents from the Carolinas to Maine, dumping snow along the coast and bringing strong winds and possible record-breaking cold.
Freezing rain remains in B.C. forecast
The fog in Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast has largely cleared, but Environment Canada says some parts of B.C. should beware of freezing rain, which could make roads treacherous.
6 signs that this winter's cold has been extreme
Ready for the next round of extreme cold? Here are some signs we�ve already survived some pretty extraordinary temperatures, from sharks found frozen to death to polar bear swims cancelled for the first time ever.
Record lows recorded in Ontario, Alberta on New Year's Eve
It wasn't just cold in Canada on New Year's Eve � for some cities and towns in the country, it was record breaking. In southern Alberta, Lethbridge hit a record low of �38.5 C, beating the old record of �36.4 C set in 1992. Records have been kept there si
Extreme cold causes airport chaos in Canada
From the early hours of New Year's Day, Air Canada warned that holiday travel could be hectic, issuing a travel alert for passengers using airports in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Ottawa and waiving the usual fee for ticket changes.
Fraser Valley ice storm leaves thousands in the dark
Fire and hydro crews were busy dealing with several back-to-back calls for fallen power lines and branches in Abbotsford and Mission overnight. BC Hydro estimates over 11,000 customers are in the dark after a day of freezing rain left much of the region c
Deep freeze: Edmonton colder than North Pole and South Pole
In Edmonton, the temperature hovered around �30 C with a nipping wind which made it feel more like �37 C. According to the latest forecast, the top of the world would be no colder than �20 C on Friday, with a wind chill making it feel like �31 C.
Ottawa Public Health issues frostbite advisory
Ottawa Public Health has issued a frostbite advisory for the Ottawa area. Tuesday's high is �12 C, but with the wind chill it will feel more like �24. Ottawa Public Health issues frostbite advisories when wind chill temperatures reach �25.
Extreme cold in Sask. here to stay for now
Seriously frigid temperatures have set in across Saskatchewan and relief could be a ways off. Overnight lows this week are are expected in the �30 C range and daytime highs are expected to be in the �20 C range.
Winnipeg awakes to coldest Christmas in 2 decades
Winnipeg awoke to its coldest Christmas morning in two decades, as the overnight temperature plummeted to -30.1 C as of 5 a.m., according to Environment Canada. Both Regina and Saskatoon awoke to temperatures close to �30 C, while Fort Vermilion in Albert
Strong winds, snow hit several Quebec regions
A blanket of fresh snow is covering � and blowing through � most of Quebec on this white Christmas Day. The strong winds and heavy precipitation are making for tricky road conditions. That includes reduced visibility, slippery roads and blowing snow.
Heavy snowfall alert issued for Vancouver Island
Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for north and west Vancouver Island. A pacific frontal system moving onto Vancouver Island today has combined with cold arctic air along the B.C. coast, which is creating the snowfall conditions.
It's a week of weird, warm weather in Whitehorse
After some bracing winter weather in November, the city has seen an unusually mild start to this month, with temperatures soaring well above the freezing point, and even some rain. It was the city's warmest Dec. 6 since 1900, and about 15 degrees warmer t
Wildfire forces thousands to flee homes north of L.A.
A rapidly growing wildfire in the foothills north of Los Angeles threatens thousands of homes, forcing nearby residents to evacuate the area after causing at least one death and local power outages, officials say.
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