Special weather statements issued for parts of Ontario, Quebec | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Rain and blizzard warnings are in effect across parts of northern Ontario and Quebec, with localized flooding likely as saturated ground struggles to absorb more rainfall. Environment Canada says 20 to 35 millimetres of rain could fall in some areas of Ontario and Quebec through Saturday and Sunday, with a cold front bringing showers […]
From Manitoba to Quebec, Canadians prepare for spring flooding | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Communities from Quebec to Manitoba are preparing for potential spring flooding, with officials distributing sandbags to protect homes from rising water and warning about possible evacuations. Northwest of Montreal in St-Jérôme, Que., officials closed a bridge to traffic because of the rising Rivière du Nord, which snakes through the city of 80,000 residents. They’ve […]
RCMP warn against non-essential travel as snowstorm hammers southern Alberta | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] It was chaos on the roads across much of southern Alberta Thursday morning as a spring snowstorm walloped the area with heavy snow and high winds, creating treacherous driving conditions and prompting a warning from RCMP for motorists to avoid travelling if possible. Some schools also cancelled classes, and transit buses were either not […]
Spring storm will ‘pack a punch’ for Manitoba and Saskatchewan | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Spring is, once again, being squashed in the Prairies. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta will all be hit, with up to 30 cm of snow expected in some communities. “This storm is going to be a very potent, low-pressure system. It is going to pack a punch. It’s got a ton of precipitation along with […]
3.9 magnitude earthquake rattles through Ottawa area, parts of Quebec | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Earthquakes Canada is reporting that a 3.9 magnitude earthquake rumbled through several areas across central Canada Tuesday afternoon. [ad_2]
Temperatures to return to over 20C after colder spell this week
[ad_1] Weather maps show temperatures reaching 21C in London with sunny spells across the UK as warmer conditions return following recent variable weather Sunshine is on the forecast for Cambridgeshire this week(Image: Karl Hendon via Getty Images) The UK is preparing for another period of sunshine with temperatures climbing to 21C, following the recent ‘mini […]
Okanagan snowpack at lowest in 40 years as drought fears ramp up | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The snowpack in the Okanagan is at its lowest level in at least four decades. Newly released data from the B.C. River Forecast Centre shows a stark contrast across B.C. While northern and eastern regions are above normal, the Okanagan is sitting at just 58 per cent, a record low since tracking began in […]
From war to weather: A ‘super El Niño’ event poses fresh risks to global food costs
[ad_1] A batch of exported urea fertilizers is being concentrated at the port for shipment at Yantai Port in Shandong Province, China on March 26, 2026. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images An unusually powerful El Niño later this year could exacerbate food security fears as disruption caused by the Iran war strains supply […]
Saskatchewan covered in deep snow again after another false start to spring | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Ashley Beherns Global News Posted April 8, 2026 8:49 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Spring hasn’t quite sprung yet in Saskatchewan and the snow is back, with some areas of the province seeing more than 30 cm of accumulation, according to Environment Canada. The Meadow Lake, […]
Edmonton gets another spring snowfall — but there are benefits – Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Two months ago on Groundhog Day, life-sized mascot Balzac Billy predicted Alberta would get six more weeks of winter. It was right — and then some. On April 7, Edmontonians woke up to fresh overnight snow, making for a slower commute. This, after the existing winter snow accumulation hasn’t fully melted away yet. Environment […]