La Nina

• What could a supercharged El Nino mean for Canada?

  There's growing evidence that a supercharged El Nino will develop over the next few months, spelling possible hot and dry conditions to come for large parts of Canada.

  Weather

  May 14
  
• October ‘very dry’ in southern Alberta, but ‘more normal winter’ on the way: Environment Canada

  After a much drier and warmer October than normal, Albertans are being warned to prepare for the return of winter weather.

  Weather

  Nov 4, 2024
  
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• How an anticipated La Niña weather pattern could ease B.C. drought

  B.C.'s lingering drought could be eased by an incoming weather pattern that may bring a colder and wetter than normal winter, says a UBC weather and climate expert.

  Weather

  Oct 2, 2024
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• La Niña winter expected in B.C., which could be good news for skiers

  While it's always difficult to predict weather patterns with certainty this far out, it's looking like there's a decent chance it will be a good year for skiers and snowboarders.

  Weather

  Sep 24, 2024
• As warm weather lingers, what that means for fall – and leaf colours

  'A trend of above-normal temperatures' is forecasted for the rest of September and October across the country, according to Global News meteorologist Ross Hull.

  Weather

  Sep 21, 2024
• Canadian Hurricane Centre says active storm season predicted for East Coast

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is calling for 17 to 25 named storms, with between eight and 13 of those becoming hurricanes.

  Weather

  May 23, 2024
• El Niño looks to be fading. What Canadians can expect in the months to come

  The Australian Bureau of Meteorology says its monitoring shows the El Niño weather event is over. But scientists say its effects could still linger over Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2024
• El Niño is almost over. A similar phenomenon may be next. What is La Niña?

  Meteorologist are watching for a weather pattern called La Niña, the opposite of the El Niño pattern behind this year's warm winter. La Niña could bring storms or even hurricanes.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2024
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• ‘Running a fever’: What you should know about ‘maritime’ heat waves, weather extremes

  Ocean temperatures that are much hotter than normal this summer have alarmed scientists and raised the prospect of accelerated global heating.

  Environment

  Aug 30, 2023
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• Chance of drought looms with rainfall well below average in parts of B.C.

  Last year's dry fall remains a concern for the BC Wildfire Service, which has recorded 40 fires so far this spring.

  Environment

  Apr 24, 2023