Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – September 25, 2024

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BRITISH COLUMBIA Special Weather Statement issued for southern regions of the province by Environment Canada. “Late season thunderstorm potential with very strong wind gusts and locally heavy downpours Where: Fraser Canyon, North and South Thompson, Nicola Valley, Similkameen, Okanagan Valley, Shuswap, Columbias, Kootenays, Yellowhead When: Wednesday. Wednesday night for areas east of Golden and Creston […]

Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – September 24, 2024

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BRITISH COLUMBIA Rainfall Warning continues for coastal regions of the province – over 150mm expected into Wednesday while some areas could up to 300mm!  Caution in in these areas should be used when travelling due to possible flooding, washouts, pooling water and landslides. https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/rain-warnings-for-b-c-s-north-coast-as-strong-atmospheric-river-heightens-flood-threat ONTARIO Rainfall Warning issued for southwestern regions. Environment Canada has advised […]

Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – September 23, 2024

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BRITISH COLUMBIA ECC has issued a RAINFALL WARNING for coastal regions of the province into Tuesday. Environment Canada has stated – “Rain, at times heavy, is expected. What: Rainfall amount in excess of 150 mm possible by Tuesday morning.  When: Today and tonight. A strong storm system continues to bring heavy rain to the north […]

Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – September 20, 2024

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ALBERTA A few centimetres of snow accumulation possible for higher elevations in the Rockies today.  Cool, chilly temperatures across most of the province due to a clipper moving across the Prairies.  As cool air pushes behind the clipper, 60 km/h wind gusts possible. https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/snow-incoming-after-canada-records-first-10c-of-the-season

Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – September 19, 2024

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ONTARIO Fog Advisory issued for southwestern regions of the province – set to dissipate later this morning. The Weather Network has advised – “The cold front will feed on pockets of impressive energy west of Thunder Bay, helping to create a conducive environment for severe thunderstorms, and the threat for tornadoes, as well. Large hail, […]

Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – September 18, 2024

ONTARIO – GTA Gardiner Expressway to close for 35 hours this weekend. “City officials said the Gardiner Expressway will be closed from 11 p.m. on Friday until 10 a.m. on Sunday for what it calls “important” maintenance and repairs.”  Traffic agents will be deployed in order to assist with alternate routes during closure. https://globalnews.ca/news/10759764/gardiner-expressway-toronto-traffic/   […]

Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – September 17, 2024

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ALBERTA ECC has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for southeast regions of the province. Large hail and strong wind gusts possible, while heavy downpours may cause flash flooding and pooling water on roadways.  Storms may carry on through this afternoon.

Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – September 12, 2024

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ALBERTA / SASKATCHEWAN Unsettled weather bringing heavy rain may pose flooding risk along the AB/SK border, 30-50mm possible through Friday. A low-pressure system may bring heavy rain and thunderstorms today, several rounds of storms are expected. https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/seasonal-battle-threatens-heavy-rain-winds-over-alberta-and-saskatchewan

Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – September 11, 2024

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ONTARIO / QUEBEC Summer weather returning and bringing warmer than normal temperatures through the end of September and into October.  Above seasonal temperatures (10-15 degrees Celsius higher than normal) – some areas may see temperature of 30 degrees Celsius as we head into the weekend and next week thanks to Rex Block pattern. https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/rex-block-pattern-gives-second-summer-to-ontario-and-quebec

Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – September 10, 2024

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NOVA SCOTIA Rain and thunderstorms in store for the province.  Downpours and lightening possible from west of Halifax through to New Glasgow.  Thunderstorms may cause heavy rain, wind gusts and hail.  Some areas may be susceptible to flooding / pooling water on roads. https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/tuesday-thunderstorm-threat-for-parts-of-nova-scotia-risk-of-heavy-rain-wind