Tag Archives: Weather
From atmospheric river to bomb cyclone, here are the ABCs of weather terminology
A series of meteorological terms associated with extreme weather have become popularized in recent years. Here's how some of them are defined by the American Meteorological Society: BOMB CYCLONE A sto...
Nov 19, 2024
'Bomb cyclone' hitting B.C. sounds scary, but meteorologist says name isn't alarmist
VANCOUVER - Hurricane-force winds of more than 120 km/h are hitting parts of the British Columbia coast and more than 150,000 BC Hydro customers are without power as a "bomb cyclone" develops off Vanc...
Nov 19, 2024
City of Melfort readies for snow removal after storm system passes
The first major snow in northeast Saskatchewan is upon us, and the City of Melfort says they are prepared. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW they are ready for the storm syste...
Nov 18, 2024
Winter Storm Warning issued for northeast as heavy snow, strong wind expected
The mild fall in the northeast is expected to change in a big way over the next two days. A winter storm warning has been issued for the northeast, including Melfort, Tisdale, and Nipawin, with 20 to ...
Nov 18, 2024
Forecasters issue 'bomb cyclone' warning for B.C., with 120 km/h winds predicted
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning that a "bomb cyclone" is expected to bring powerful winds to most of Vancouver Island and the B.C. coast, with hurricane-force gusts of 120 km/h predicted for...
Nov 18, 2024
Heavy snow, gusty winds in the forecast for Northeast Sask.
Hazardous winter conditions are expected in the province's Northeast over the next two days. On Monday morning, Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning for a large section from just north of ...
Nov 18, 2024
More wintery conditions for Meadow Lake
Weather warnings continue for northern communities. Road surfaces in Meadow Lake are a mix of conditions and according to the Highway Hotline, are partly covered with slush, ice and packed with snow. ...
Nov 15, 2024
Wintery conditions heading to Meadow Lake and Lloydminster
It's begun. The weather is taking a turn for the worse in parts of Saskatchewan. Highway Hotline has issued warnings for those in the Lloydminster and Meadow Lake areas. In Lloydminster, surfaces are ...
Nov 14, 2024
Exceptional weather leading to unpredictable winter commercial fishing season
Northern fishermen are facing uncertainty due to unpredictable weather. That's according to Air Ronge resident Gordon Stomp, who has been a commercial fishmen for decades. Meteorologists are calling f...
Nov 07, 2024
Storm tracker group confirms rare tornado touchdown on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast
When Lynn Smith set out for a routine trip from her home in Halfmoon Bay to Sechelt on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast on Monday, she turned on her camera to send a video to a cousin who lives in th...
Nov 07, 2024