Polar Vortex

• B.C. cherry growers predict tough 2024 in wake of damaging polar vortex

  The B.C. Cherry Association says when temperatures quickly went from mild to extremely cold, cherry trees couldn’t acclimate fast enough.

  Canada

  Feb 12
  
• Do you know how to stay safe if you lose heat during extreme cold?

  The Canadian Red Cross and an outdoor guide warn people to bundle up, plan ahead and have extra supplies because Canada is experiencing extreme cold.

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  Jan 15
  
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• El Niño winters are typically mild. What’s driving extreme cold in Canada?

  After the warmest December on record, an extreme cold wave is sweeping through Canada bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds that are forecast to continue this week.

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  Jan 15
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• Critical emergency alert issued as Alberta’s power grid put under strain

  The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) said extreme cold is resulting in high power demand across the province.

  Weather

  Jan 13
• Siksika Nation declares state of local emergency due to extreme cold

  Siksika Nation Tribal Administration in Alberta said they were notified by ATCO that regulators were down Saturday leaving some homes without power amid extreme cold weather.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Watch for frostbite, hypothermia during extreme cold: doctors, EMS

  Doctors in emergency departments worry about two basic kinds of cold weather injuries coming through their doors: frostbite-damaged skin and hypothermia.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• ‘Extremely, extremely cold’ in Edmonton after warmest December on record

  Coming off the warmest December on record, Edmontonians will be forgiven for being shocked by an extreme cold snap in mid-January.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• Cold snap affects everything from businesses to personal health in Lethbridge

  Experts in Lethbridge are telling residents to stay indoors and warm ahead of frigid temperatures this week.

  Weather

  Jan 10
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• All of Alberta under extreme cold warning as polar vortex sweeps in

  Temperatures will continue to fall and by the weekend across Alberta, it'll be -40 C in the mornings and the wind will make it feel like -50 C.

  Weather

  Jan 10
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• Edmonton activates extreme cold response as Arctic chill descends upon Alberta

  Open city facilities such as recreation centres and libraries will be available during regular hours of operation for anyone to get out of the extreme cold and warm up.

  Weather

  Jan 8