Polar Vortex

• Polar vortex set to bring ‘harsh early start to winter’ across Canada

  A polar vortex — a large area of low pressure — is heading south from the Arctic, bringing with it cold weather across many parts of Canada.

  Weather

  Nov 24
  
• Trump inauguration moves indoors as polar vortex, ‘Arctic blast’ loom

  Donald Trump announced the change to his plans on TruthSocial, pointing to a wind chill forecast by the National Weather Service forecasting 'severe record lows' on Monday.

  U.S. News

  Jan 17
  
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• Polar vortex will ‘overwhelm,’ plunge Eastern Canada into deep cold

  A rush of Arctic air will overwhelm the weather pattern across North America starting this weekend, plunging Eastern Canada into some deep cold.

  Weather

  Jan 17
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• Heaviest snowfall in a decade possible as a winter storm blasts parts of the US

  A major, disruptive winter storm was sweeping across the central U.S. on Sunday, forecasters said, bringing with it a dreaded combination of snow, ice and plunging temperatures.

  Weather

  Jan 5
• 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, 2024
• 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.

  Weather

  Jan 15, 2024
• 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.

  Weather

  Jan 15, 2024
• 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, 2024
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• 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, 2024
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• 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, 2024