Weather

Search for Quebec hiker missing in Adirondacks now likely a recovery mission

MONTREAL - Authorities in New York state say the search for a 22-year-old Quebec hiker who went missing in the Adirondacks more than a week ago is now likely a recovery mission. The New York State For...

The Canadian Press Dec 09, 2024

Drivers beware: dangerous road conditions in N. Battleford and ML

Drivers are reminded to check the road conditions before heading out as the Highway Hotline has issued an update for the North Battlefords and Meadow Lake areas. Travel is not recommended around Eston...

Dec 09, 2024

Highway 16 reopened near North Battleford as travel not recommended around Central Sask.

Highway 16 west of the Battlefords has reopened following a single vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon.RCMP said a semi rolled over between Delmas and North Battleford, which closed the eastbound lanes....

Dec 08, 2024

Drought, heat threaten future of balsam firs popular as Christmas trees

FREDERICTON - University of New Brunswick forestry professor Anthony Taylor was heading down a highway in the spring of 2018 when his wife pointed out clumps of red-coloured trees. Taylor recognized t...

The Canadian Press Dec 08, 2024

Saskatchewan should brace for a blast of snow, rain and high winds

Saskatchewan is bracing for some more messy winter weather this weekend, with snow, rain and high winds expected across much of the province.According to Justin Shelley, a meteorologist with Environme...

Dec 07, 2024

Safety concerns voiced about snow forts in snow piles

The City of Humboldt is cautioning people about the dangers of building snow forts in public places. A news release said snow forts have been built in windrows and snow piles, "hindering snow-clearing...

Dec 05, 2024

Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual

OTTAWA - The national capital was blanketed under the first snowfall of the season on Wednesday, giving a snow globe effect to Parliament Hill as officials from Environment Canada presented a seasonal...

The Canadian Press Dec 04, 2024

Prince Albert's weird weather forecast explained

In the span of a week, Prince Albert's forecast shows temperatures getting up to 0C today (Tuesday), down to -18C Wednesday day, then up again to 1C and 2C Friday and Saturday, and back down again to ...

Dec 03, 2024

Freezing rain, heavy snow in forecast for parts of Saskatchewan

A period of freezing rain is expected to develop in the province's northwest Monday night creating icy conditions. Environment Canada issued a Freezing Rain Warning for an area that starts just south ...

Dec 02, 2024

Icy conditions, reduced visibility in some areas around North Battleford and Meadow Lake

As light snow blows across the Battlefords and frigid temperatures continue, the Highway Hotline has issued an update for the surrounding areas. Highway 16 from North Battleford to Maidstone and Highw...

Nov 30, 2024