Environment Canada is warning residents of New Brunswick to prepare for some nasty weather on Wednesday and Thursday.
The forecast is calling for a combination of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and rain — with up to 25 centimetres of snow expected across the northern half of the province.
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As well, northern communities can prepare for six to 12 hours of freezing rain.
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In the southern half of the province, freezing rain could last between 10 and 18 hours, creating hazardous travel conditions and power outages.
Environment Canada is warning residents in much of Alberta and southern Saskatchewan to secure loose objects and expect damage as strong winds whip through, while leaving thousands of residents in the dark.
The warnings are in place for most areas from the Alberta-U. S. boundary to Fort McMurray and southwestern Saskatchewan with wind speeds between 90 and 110 km/h before they ease off on Sunday evening.
Special weather statements for wind have been posted for southeastern B.C., although a stronger warning is up for the Fraser Valley where gusts could reach 90 km/h.
The weather agency says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, tress and soft shelters.
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Tanya Croft, a spokeswoman with Fortis Alberta, said in a statement that a fast-moving winter storm has left multiple power outages across the province, with an estimated 8,000 residents without power.
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“Strong winds and heavy snow are causing downed power lines, trees contacting power lines and infrastructure damage,” read the statement.
Croft said residents are reminded to stay at least 10 metres away from downed power lines and avoid damaged electrical equipment.
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Alberta power company ATCO also shows some power outages in northwestern Alberta.
British Columbia power utility BC Hydro says about 1,900 customers are without lights in the Southern Interior — about half of those customers are in Vernon.
Most of the outages are caused by trees and branches that brought down power lines, the utility says.
BC Hydro says it’s aiming to have the lights back on by later Sunday.
In southern Alberta, that wind may be accompanied by snow, including in Calgary, along the foothills, and in the areas of Banff, Strathmore, Waterton Lakes, and Vulcan, where up to 20 cm of snow will fall before it tapers off Sunday night.
As temperatures warm up across Ontario this week, Hamilton police are reminding people to stay off frozen lakes and rivers.
The warning comes after police and the city’s Paramedic Service responded to several people falling through the ice on Saturday near the Pier 7 Boardwalk at 121 Haida Ave.
According to police, officers responded to a call that two youths had fallen through the ice. The call also said several bystanders had entered the water to attempt to rescue the pair.
On arrival, officers learned the two youths had been on the ice when it began to weaken. Even though other people warned them, they stayed where they were. Eventually, one of the youth noticed the ice bending beneath them and tried to jump away, but the ice broke, plunging them both into the water.
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Several people nearby went onto the ice to try and help them, which led to more people falling through the ice into the water.
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Police officers were able to throw bags that helped the people in the water get safely to shore. Hamilton Paramedic Service then assessed those involved at the scene.
Police said that one of the youths, who had been briefly submerged and was in the icy water longer, was taken to hospital for further assessment.
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In total, six people were rescued.
With temperatures having set records in some parts of Ontario on Saturday, and temperatures expected to be in the teens this week, police say ice conditions are “extremely unsafe.”
“Ice that may appear solid can quickly become thin and unstable,” Hamilton police said in a news release. “Residents are strongly urged to stay off all frozen lakes, ponds, and waterways.”
They said people going on the ice not only puts the individuals at risk, but also places rescuers and bystanders in danger as well.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of heavy rainfall, heavy fog and possible flooding in parts of Ontario.
The national weather agency says between 15 and 40 mm of rain could fall in some regions, with locally higher amounts possible due to thunderstorms.
The rainfall comes as southern Ontario experiences unseasonably mild temperatures, with highs above 10 C on Saturday.
The rain, combined with spring-like temperatures, is expected to melt much of the existing snowpack from this season’s extreme winter weather, according to Environment Canada.
Environment Canada says the warm stretch is expected to continue into Wednesday, with sunshine forecast Monday and temperatures potentially reaching 15 C.
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Several rounds of showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue through Saturday evening in southern Ontario.
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Frozen ground will limit the amount of water that can be absorbed, increasing runoff and raising the risk of flooding in low-lying areas.
Motorists are urged not to drive through flooded roads and to watch for washouts near rivers and creeks.
The weather agency says residents looking for more information on flooding should consult their local conservation authority or the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
In some areas northwest of Toronto, near-zero visibility in fog is also expected.
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Environment Canada says locally dense fog should dissipate later in the day as winds become southwesterly, but travel could be hazardous in some locations with visibility suddenly reduced at times.
Residents are encouraged to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
A severe weather outbreak is likely across parts of the Plains and Midwest beginning Friday afternoon, where millions could see “monster hail” and tornadoes develop.
A broader severe weather threat is targeting more than 63 million people, spanning more than 1,500 miles from Texas to Michigan.
This comes on the heels of deadly severe storms that rumbled through the Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma Thursday.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Friday that a mother and daughter were killed in Major County during Thursday night’s storms. The emergency management department in Fairview, Oklahoma, shared video on social media of a large possible tornado just west of the city late Thursday.
FOX Weather Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari tracked a spotter-confirmed tornado Thursday night outside of Quail, Texas.
On Friday, NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center issued a Level 3 out of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.
A broader severe weather threat is targeting more than 63 million people, spanning more than 1,500 miles from Texas to Michigan. Anadolu via Getty Images
Two primary areas of storms are expected to develop Friday.
According to the FOX Forecast Center, the first round of storms is expected to develop during the mid-to-late afternoon as an area of low pressure close to the surface moves across Kansas and the Missouri Valley.
The atmosphere will be able to support supercell thunderstorms capable of generating hail larger than 3 inches in diameter, and tornadoes.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Friday that a mother and daughter were killed in Major County during Thursday night’s storms. Anadolu via Getty Images
Strong tornadoes are possible from Kansas City to Wichita to Oklahoma City during the early evening hours Friday.
Overnight, as a cold front pushes farther east-southeast, damaging wind gusts, hail and tornadoes will be possible from Illinois southward through Oklahoma and northeastern Texas.
The phenomenon happens when the dust from North Africa deserts travels on warm southerly air currents
Husna Anjum Senior Live News Reporter
15:15, 04 Mar 2026Updated 15:17, 04 Mar 2026
A Saharan dust cloud seen from Waterloo Bridge in London(Image: PA)
Brits might have to clean their cars – but they will see some dazzling sunsets thanks to a unique weather phenomenon. It has been reported that Saharan dust is drifting across the country, and will paint the skies with deep gold, amber, and burnt orange.
The dust is made up of fine sand and mineral particles from deserts of North Africa, travelling thousands of miles on warm southerly air currents. BBC weather revealed that as it moves across the UK, it is expected to change the look of sunrises and sunsets this week.
However, the downside of Saharan dust is that when it mixes with rain, it can leave dirty residue on surfaces. This includes cars and windows in a phenomenon known as blood rain.
The brightest colours are expected on Thursday (March 5) and continuing into Friday (March 6), especially when skies are clear at sunrise and sunset. The colourful skies will be clearer in England and Wales as cooler conditions arrive from the west by the end of the week.
Over the past few days Iberia has been hit by Storm Regina, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruption. As the storm moved eastward into the western Mediterranean, it drew up warm southerly winds from North Africa, lifting fine Saharan dust high into the air.
This dust will now drift towards the UK around an area of high pressure that is currently delivering fine, mild, and sunny conditions. According to BBC Weather the striking colours appear high in the atmosphere, where the Saharan dust stays suspended for several kilometres before gradually drifting and settling.
These tiny particles scatter sunlight, filtering out the shorter blue and violet wavelengths and letting the longer red and orange tones appear.
A frequent phenomenon, these weather events usually occur a few times each year. Marks left by blood rain sometimes requiring a wash to remove.
It is however reportedly harmless posing no health risk for most people.
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir and Ramesh Mhamunkar, chief curator of Wankhede Stadium, near the playing surface on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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Twenty-four days after launching its Men’s T20 World Cup title defence with a scratchy win over the United States, Suryakumar Yadav’s men returned to the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday night — this time with a semifinal against England looming large.
As the Indian squad went through its fielding drills under lights, the curators quietly covered the 22-yard strip that will dictate fortunes on Thursday. Two days out, the surface wore a greener look than is customary at the Wankhede — even by First-Class standards, let alone a T20 International.
With temperatures climbing steadily over the past fortnight, the decision to retain a healthy grass cover was understandable, a protective measure to prevent the pitch from drying out and breaking up. The pertinent question now is how much of that grass will be shaved off before match time.
Interestingly, while head coach Gautam Gambhir took a close look at the strip before it was covered, none of the Indian players ambled across to inspect it. Perhaps they are content to wait until match day, drawing cues from the two fixtures already played on this surface earlier in the tournament.
The red-soiled surface slated for Thursday’s semifinal was used for England’s clash against West Indies on February 11 and the Italy-Nepal game the following day. On both occasions, it offered assistance to spinners, particularly as the games progressed. Yet, much has changed since then — not least the weather and the stakes.
India’s preference for truer, flatter decks has been indulged through the Super Eights. Whether that pattern continues at the semifinal stage remains to be seen. For now, beneath the covers and the coastal humidity, the Wankhede strip holds its secrets close — waiting to reveal them on the biggest night of India’s campaign.
Parts of southern Ontario saw a cold start to March, but much of the region will soon be treated to a warm-up, though some rainy weather could come with it.
After places like Toronto and London saw wind chills at about -20, Global News meteorologist Ross Hull says this upcoming weekend could see people shedding their winter jackets.
He cautioned, though, that this month could bring a mixture of temperatures.
“I think we are going to be getting certainly a taste of spring for the first half of March and that will come with above-average temperatures,” Hull said.
The warm weather will first come later this week as a system skirts through southern Ontario, with places like Toronto seeing about 11 C, while more southwestern cities like London will be in the mid- to high teens on Saturday. That system will also bring some rain, though exact amounts are not yet known.
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Hull said that system will move out, with a slight cooldown on Sunday, though temperatures will still stay above freezing.
Severe winter weather hammers southern Ontario
As we move through next week, another system from the southern U.S. will start to creep into southern and southwestern Ontario, bringing some more warm temperatures.
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For some parts of the region, like Toronto, that could mean temperatures of 15 or 16 C, and places like Sarnia, St. Thomas and Windsor could even hit 19 or 20.
While southern Ontario is set to see some warm weather in the first half of the month, Hull did give one word of caution: the cold isn’t gone yet.
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“Chances are we will get into a cooler pattern for the second half of March and we’re likely going to see one of those springs where it is a lot of back and forth,” he said.
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Hull also cautioned that there could be a risk to some areas hitting that high.
“Some areas could be hitting 20 degrees, it’s not out of the question, but of course, the downside to that is we’ve got systems that are bringing in rain,” he said. “That coupled with the mild conditions could lead to some localized flooding and for some of the watersheds.”
He said areas in the province that have higher amounts of snow could see some of those flooding risks, though it’s not yet known to what extent. At this time, several regional conservation authorities, including Toronto and Region and Upper Thames River, which covers the London area, have flood risks at normal.
Warmer weather is heading for the Greater Toronto Area, though rain is expected to come with it.
March may not be roaring in like a lion in Toronto, but it’s certainly not sheepishly arriving like a lamb.
After Torontonians enjoyed some above zero temperatures last week, the mercury quickly plummeted overnight into Sunday, and it will stay frigid until Monday morning.
With the wind chill, Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures as low as -24 early Monday morning.
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Other areas of southern Ontario were experiencing even colder temperatures, with lows into the -20s, and windchills reaching -30.
Further north, areas like Thunder Bay were seeing bone-chilling temperatures into the -30s, and a wind chill of nearly -40.
Snow is not likely in Toronto, and the extreme cold will likely be short lived, with above zero temperatures returning to many parts of the province by Tuesday.
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The town is only 30 minutes from from Cambridge on the train
A Lavender field in Hitchin, Hertfordshire(Image: PA)
Spring is nearly here and there is one town that’s an easy train ride from Cambridge with beautiful lavender fields to explore. With the warmer weather getting closer, you may be looking for some pretty places to walk to admire what spring has to offer.
The Hertfordshire town of Hitchin – only a 30-minute train ride from Cambridge – has large fields of lavender that make it unique. Hitchin’s Lavender is set on the rolling slopes of Wilbury Hills.
It has become known for its stunning views and picturesque walks in the warmer weather. For people who love the camera, the fields are also the perfect place for a photo opportunity.
As well as walking through the fields, there is a tearoom and dining area to enjoy a snack and drink. Hitchin has a lot of other things on offer as well as its landmark lavender fields.
It is a quaint market town with lots of history at its doorstep, as the town dates back to around the seventh century. It also has strong royal links, as the late Queen Mother was born in nearby St Paul’s Walden.
One of the town’s best features is its market. Hitchin market is one of the largest outdoor markets in the region, and features over 150 stalls. It is held on several days of the week.
Buildings throughout the town are made up of stunning architecture that is fine to admire. The old market square is made up of Italianate-style buildings.
The town’s church, St Mary’s Church, is majorly formed of materials from the 14th and 15th century. Hitchin also offers a great shopping experience, with a wide range of independent shops and boutiques in the town.
There are also a number of popular high street brands to shop at. After a long day of shopping, there is also every cuisine you can think of on offer in Hitchin to enjoy a bite to eat and drink at.
