Frigid temperatures keep a tight grip on parts of Canada. Meanwhile, a hazardous winter storm is about to move in. ATLANTIC CANADA All eyes are on Newfoundland as a hazardous winter storm makes its way into the region. Newfoundland: Winter storm and extreme cold warnings are in effect across the province with a powerful system on track to pass south of the Avalon Peninsula Thursday. Snowfall accumulations between 10 and 15 cm are forecast, but there is some uncertainty as to where the heaviest amounts will fall. This system will also bring the threat of strong winds which can create reduced visibility in blowing snow. Transportation and school delays will be possible especially early Thursday morning, says Weather Network meteorologist Tyler Hamilton. Through the morning hours amounts could approach 10 cm in less than 6 hours. Snow will ease by Thursday evening, with some lingering sea-effect flurries for extreme western portions of the province.New Brunswick: Extreme cold warnings remain in effect across New Brunswick, with authorities warning residents to bundle up. Pets should not be left unattended outdoors for more than a few minutes at a time. ONTARIO/QUEBEC Extreme cold warnings remain in place in both provinces, with a blast of snow expected to create messy conditions during the Wednesday morning commute. Ontario: Communities east of Lake Huron can expect to see snow Thursday, with conditions potentially extending as far east as Kitchener-Waterloo and northwest into the GTA. While accumulations will generally be less than 5 cm well inland from the Lake Huron, brief periods of heavy snow within the bands will greatly reduce visibility and create dangerous travel conditions, says Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham.Quebec: Extreme cold remains dominant in Quebec with warnings in place. Low temperatures combined with winds are causing extreme wind chill values in the -38 to -43 range over several regions, Environment Canada says in a statement. WESTERN CANADA Prairies: An Alberta clipper continues to move through western Canada, bringing freezing rain and snow to Saskatchewan and Alberta. Temperatures will drop below seasonal levels on Thursday. Winds up to 80 km/h are expected for the Thursday morning commute. British Columbia: Fog advisories were issued Wednesday with near zero visibility reported in some places. The conditions are expected to improve Thursday around noon as daytime heating dissipates the fog.
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 07:32:16 +0000
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