Atlantic Canada, Snow
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Toronto’s mayor was ruthlessly roasted online Monday after she confused meters with centimeters — making it sound like the city was wiped off the map — when discussing the historic snowstorm that battered it.
Heavy snow, extreme cold and gusty winds made for tricky commutes across much of Atlantic Canada on Monday morning, with meteorologists warning the difficult weather would continue for at least another day.
In Toronto, the country’s biggest city, forecasts of snow squalls and extreme cold — with lows of 10 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 12 Celsius) — canceled the Toronto Maple Leafs’ annual outdoor practice on Saturday and closed the city’s zoo on Monday in anticipation of severe weather.
Researchers at Concordia have developed a new method of measuring the amount of usable water stored in snowpacks. The comprehensive technique, known as snow water availability (SWA), uses satellite data and climate reanalysis techniques to calculate snow depth,
Canada is bracing for a severe winter blast this weekend, with five provinces set to experience snow, freezing temperatures, and heavy rain. Environment Canada has issued multiple warnings as hazardous travel conditions and record-low wind chills are anticipated across the country,
In the aftermath of a record-breaking snowstorm that hit parts of southern Ontario, lake-effect snow squalls have developed for some areas. Environment Canada has issued yellow snow squall warnings for some places east of Lake Huron.
Environment Canada updated its weather alert for the GTA, with 50 centimeters of snow expected to accumulate on Sunday and into Monday.
While much of the country has been hit with bone-chilling cold, Toronto and other parts of Eastern Canada are bracing for heavy snowfall and other severe weather conditions. Environment Canada predicts Toronto could get up to 40 centimetres of snowfall Sunday.