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Schools haven't been open yet this week due to storms - The Weather Network Schools haven't been open yet this week due to storms

Back to school for St. John's students on Thursday. The announcement was made on on social media Wednesday afternoon. Busing contractors have been consulted, the post reads, and improvements were made during snow clearing through the day. #NLwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Fatality is 4th avalanche death of season in B.C., 3rd recorded in the last week - The Weather Network Fatality is 4th avalanche death of season in B.C., 3rd recorded in the last week

Pemberton RCMP officers were notified around 2 p.m. PT Tuesday of a missing person in the backcountry near Joffre Peak, about 25 kilometres east of Pemberton and 50 kilometres northeast of Whistler. #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Winter storm brings much-needed revival to B.C. ski season. Incredible snow totals were documented at resorts like Mount Washington, which received more than 25 per cent of its seasonal total in just 48 hours (108 cm). @50shadesofvan.bsky.social story. #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

My favourite part of spring is golf, neighbourhood wildlife and no snowbanks (eventually. It will take a while to melt). #SpringForecast
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Canada's 2026 Spring Forecast - The Weather Network Will this spring bring wet and chilly conditions or dry and warm weather? Explore what Canada can expect in the 2026 Spring Forecast from The Weather Network.

Your official 2026 #SpringForecast is here! 🌞🌧️🌱🌨️ From coast to coast, we’re breaking down what this season has in store, from lingering chill to early warmth--and everything in between. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Vide of snow-splattered officers being pelted by a jeering crowd of New Yorkers widely shared on social media - The Weather Network A video of snow-splattered officers being pelted by a jeering crowd of New Yorkers was shared widely on social media on Monday, prompting debate over whether anyone who walks into a public snowball fi...

@nypdnews.bsky.social is investigating boisterous snowball fight in Manhattan park after several officers were hit in face, dividing mayor and other city leaders over whether throwers should be reminded to show a little respect, or be arrested and prosecuted www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Missing snowmobilers found dead beneath ice near Anahim Lake, B.C. - The Weather Network Couple were reported missing for nearly a week before their bodies were recovered on Feb. 22

A pair of snowmobilers who went missing on Feb. 17 were found nearly a week later frozen beneath lake ice in B.C.'s Interior, between Williams Lake and Bella Bella. #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Challenging driving conditions caused by snow and icy roads among reasons for crashes - The Weather Network Police and road safety advocates point to challenging driving conditions caused by snow and icy roads as one of the factors in the fatal crashes this winter

Alberta RCMP and road safety advocates point to challenging driving conditions caused by snow and icy roads as one of the factors in the fatal crashes this winter. @edmontonpolice.bsky.social #ABwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Atlantic Canada had a rough start to the week as a powerful nor'easter pushed across the region with hefty snow totals, blustery winds and blizzard conditions for some. #NSstorm #NBstorm #PEstorm #NLwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Blizzard slams U.S. Northeast, closing roads and cancelling flights - The Weather Network Thousands of homes and businesses were without power and officials, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, ordered residents to stay off the roads so emergency crews could clear the streets. Ma...

Powerful blizzard dropped more than a foot of snow (30 cm) across parts of U.S. Northeast on Monday, bringing travel to a near-standstill for millions. Conditions closed roads, shut train service and forced cancellation of at least 5,700 flights. #NYwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

De-icing product usage in frigid weather in southern Ontario caused power outages - The Weather Network Alectra Utilities says frigid winter in southern Ontario has led to power outages hitting several regions. We explain how road salt is the main culprit in the incidents

Prolonged, cold weather led to more de-icing product use, resulting in salt contamination on @alectranews.bsky.social's equipment. When mixed with warmer rain, which Ontario has seen at times this winter, electrical arcing and brief, patchy power cuts occur www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/scie...

The new B.C. snowfall this weekend leaves the snow layer rather unstable, promoting a considerable or high risk for avalanches for some areas. Some alpine areas are expected to see 30-60 cm of snow this weekend. #BCstorm #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Skier dies in avalanche during guided trip near Revelstoke - The Weather Network Avalanche Canada says snowpack in B.C.'s Selkirk and Monashee mountains rated at considerable risk

The skier was a guest in a guided group when they were caught in a slide on Thursday, said Selkirk Tangiers Helicopter Skiing in a statement. Avalanche Canada says snowpack in B.C.'s Selkirk and Monashee mountains rated at considerable risk. #BCstorm #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

4 students sent to hospital in Ontario school bus crash - The Weather Network OPP had been warning of freezing rain throughout the morning

OPP had been warning of freezing rain throughout the morning. A school bus packed with approximately 40 elementary students slid off a county road Wednesday morning south of Woodstock, Ont., sending four kids to the hospital. #ONstorm #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Winter storm will bring significant snow, prolonged freezing rain and rain on Wednesday - The Weather Network A high-impact winter storm is set to hit southern Ontario on Wednesday. From heavy snowfall to a messy mix of freezing rain and ice pellets, there will be major travel impacts and the potential for power outages, flight cancellations, and local school closures.

Messy winter storm will bring major travel impacts to southern Ontario on Wednesday, with a swath of prolonged freezing rain, rain and heavy snow. There could be power outages, tree damage, flight delays and/or cancellations and school closures. #ONstorm #ONwx
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Parts of Newfoundland are in the midst of yet another winter storm, expected to dump up to 50 cm of snow for some areas and bring blizzard-like conditions through Wednesday. Significant snow and strong winds will create hazardous travel conditions. #NLwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Freezing rain, ice pellet and snowfall accumulations projected in southern Ontario from the winter storm. 5-15+mm of ice accretion is possible for the highest-risk areas, including Orangeville, Fergus, Guelph, Cambridge, Brampton, Hamilton and Niagara. #ONstorm #ONwx

Helpful winter storm timing graphic for southern Ontario for Wednesday. #ONstorm #ONwx

A high-impact winter storm is set to hit southern Ontario on Wednesday. From heavy snowfall to freezing rain and ice pellets, there will be major travel impacts and potential for power outages, flight cancellations/delays, and school closures. #ONstorm #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Proposed Arctic economic and security corridor would mean dealing with permafrost - The Weather Network Proposed Arctic economic and security corridor would mean dealing with permafrost

A warming #climate is changing dynamics for infrastructure projects, even though roads built on #permafrost have been northern reality for decades. Proposed Arctic economic, security corridor would mean dealing with permafrost. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...

New research says global warming could overshoot and cause a new ice age - The Weather Network Global warming could eventually bring about a new ice age on Earth, aided by organic carbon buried in the deep ocean, according to a 2025 study

This was a fascinating story and study to cover. On geological time scales, global warming can eventually overshoot into cooling, with the study published in @science.org organic carbon burial as the missing piece of the puzzle. @ucriverside.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...

Small changes in temperature can have drastic impacts on your precipitation. On the colder side, a swath of heavier snow is more likely north of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), extending from Barrie to Kingston, where temperatures aloft stay below freezing. #ONstorm #ONwx

Montana low tracks into Ontario on Wednesday, spreading complex and mixed precipitation signals. Significant snow (10-20 cm) for some. Freezing rain and ice pellets north of the warm front, but timing and exact placement remains uncertain. #ONstorm #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Climate change effects on Canadian wildlife show how vital winter is - The Weather Network While many Canadians may not be particularly fond of winter, the season is critical for numerous reasons, especially for the well-being of our wildlife.

My 2024 story with @cwf-fcf.bsky.social. Odd wildlife behaviour has been observed due to "false" springs or delayed winter starts. With #ClimateChange, more tales of wildlife behavioural changes, or getting "tricked" by extreme weather, can be expected. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...

The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a watershed conditions statement that says there is a risk of flooding and ice jams in some areas over the next week. Ice jams can form quickly and lead to flooding, GRCA warns. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Record heat and raging fires ring in 2026 across the Southern Hemisphere - The Weather Network The extremes are occurring even as the world remains under the cooling influence of a weak La Niña. Despite this moderating factor, temperatures are reaching record-highs in various locales.

From Argentina to Australia to South Africa, record heat and raging #wildfires are rampaging through Southern Hemisphere at start of 2026, with scientists predicting even more extreme temperatures could lie ahead, and possibly another global, annual high. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

OPP urges safety as snowmobile season sees multiple fatalities - The Weather Network As snowmobilers take advantage of ideal winter conditions, the Ontario Provincial Police are highlighting the serious dangers on the trails and providing essential safety advice to ensure a fun and sa...

As snowmobilers take advantage of ideal winter conditions, the OPP is highlighting the serious dangers on the trails and providing essential safety advice to ensure a fun and safe riding season. @vfennalvarado.bsky.social with the story. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...

'Societal loss' from Canada's extreme weather in 2025 was $3.4B - The Weather Network Canada experienced another year of extreme weather in 2025, with insured costs of C$2.4 billion and uninsured damages adding another C$1 billion to the final amount.

According to CatIQ, Canada saw another year of extreme weather in 2025, with insured losses reaching C$2.4 billion and an additional C$1 billion in uninsured damages.

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The unrelenting cold finally comes to a close for Ontario as the pesky Arctic air finally moves out. @torontopearson.bsky.social rose to above freezing on Tuesday, the first time the temperature reached more than zero degrees in 23 days. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

-50ºC reading returns to Canada; here's where - The Weather Network As parts of Canada finally get a bit of a reprieve, one part of the country will be dealing with extreme cold with wind chills dropping to -60

While Southern Canada may escape the Arctic blast, the North will bear the brunt of winter's return. The Far North will be dealing with extreme cold, with wind chills dropping to -60. #NTwx #NUwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...