Extreme Cold

• Extreme cold disrupts Hydro-Québec exports to Massachusetts during spike in power use

  Extreme cold forces Hydro-Québec to temporarily halt electricity exports to Massachusetts as demand surged in Quebec during the recent polar vortex.

  Canada

  Jan 30
  
• Southern Ontario under cold warnings with frigid wind chill near -40 C

  Environment Canada warns of dangerous wind chills across southern Ontario, with temperatures feeling as cold as -40 C in some areas and frostbite possible within minutes.

  Weather

  Jan 30
  
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• Niagara Falls partly freezes, creating ‘dazzling’ views

  Though a complete freeze is near impossible, a mixture of frozen surface water and mist can create the appearance that Niagara Falls has frozen.

  Canada

  Jan 28
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• Much of Canada faces extreme cold, heavy snow in latest winter blast

  Extreme cold is expected in many parts of the country from the Prairies to the Maritimes, with heavy snow also forecast for Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

  Weather

  Jan 25
• Flights, schools cancelled in GTA as Ontario winter storm wallops region

  A winter storm could bring up to 40 centimetres of snow to the Greater Toronto Area, with more than 20 cm and freezing temperatures expected in other parts of Ontario.

  Weather

  Jan 25
• Polar vortex brings cold temperatures to GTA — and it’s here for the rest of January

  Bitterly cold temperatures have hit the Greater Toronto Area, and while there's a brief reprieve on Wednesday, the chilly weather is expected to stick around for the month.

  Weather

  Jan 20
• Edmonton fire fighters battle dangerously cold weather during early morning fire

  Extremely cold temperatures in Edmonton on Sunday made fighting an early morning fire very difficult, as crews were forced to battle both the flames and freezing conditions.

  Fire

  Feb 16, 2025
• When does frostbite become a threat? What to know during the deep freeze

  Frostbite is becoming a real threat across parts of Canada as extreme cold grips the regions, forcing people to bundle up in heavy layers and limit time outdoors.

  Health

  Jan 22, 2025
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• Arctic air brings plunging temperatures to much of Canada

  Extreme cold warnings are in effect across the country, with temperatures feeling like -40 C in parts of Alberta and down to -50 C in parts of Manitoba and northern Ontario.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2025
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• Canada, it’s cold outside: Here are the provinces facing warnings

  Many parts of the country are currently experiencing a series of extreme cold weather alerts, with Environment Canada issuing warnings across several provinces.

  Weather

  Jan 20, 2025