Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – August 20, 2024
SASKATCHEWAN Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for northern regions of the province including Hwy 165 (between highways 2 and 914 including Pinehouse Lake). Environment Canada advises the following – “Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and heavy rain. Severe thunderstorms are possible this […]
Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – August 19, 2024
HURRICANE ERNESTO Hurricane Ernesto will be transitioning into a post-tropical storm as it passes south of the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland later today. It will pass close enough, however, to bring some rain and wind to portions of the Avalon Peninsula, and to a lesser extent the Bonavista and Burin peninsulas. There will be large […]
UPDATE: Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – August 16, 2024
MONTREAL , QUEBEC – FLOODING Montreal streets surround the Jacques Cartier Bridge currently flooding due to a water main break. Local police have asked the public to avoid the area. Jacques Cartier Bridge is currently closed! NOVA SCOTIA / NEWFOUNDLAND ECC has issued a watch regarding TROPICAL CYCLONE ERNESTO! “We expect that the track of […]
Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – August 16, 2024
BRITISH COLUMBIA / ALBERTA The Weather Network has advised – “Stormy conditions are set to make another appearance across the region Friday, bringing scattered activity and potentially severe conditions near the Foothills. From south to north of Calgary, storms may bring hail up to 2 cm, strong wind gusts, and localized heavy downpours, especially in […]
Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – August 14, 2024
SASKATCHEWAN / MANITOBA Severe thunderstorm watch issued for southern SK and southern MB. Heavy rain and strong wind gusts expected. ALBERTA As per Alberta511 – Eastbound/Westbound Highway 16 – OPEN – to all traffic between the hours of 7:00am to 9:00pm MT, daily. Motorists MUST proceed directly through the park with NO stopping. Services such […]
Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – August 13, 2024
QUEBEC Expect travel delays due to flooded roads and road failure / erosion in southern regions of the province. Closure between Highway 40 and 520 in place for indefinite period of time Highway 13 in Dorval closed due to flooding Check in at Quebec 511 https://www.quebec511.info/en/diffusion/etatreseau/avertissements.aspx for a full listing of road closures. ALBERTA Alberta511 has […]
Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – August 12, 2024
ALBERTA Highway 16 between Jasper NP East gates to AB/BC border is CLOSED due to heavy smoke causing unsafe conditions in the area. Highway will remain closed until 7:00 am (MT), August 12. Motorists should plan their travel accordingly. Highway 734 between the Ram Falls Airport and Township Road 383A, south of Nordegg, CLOSED due […]
Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – August 9, 2024
EASTERN CANADA Heavy rainfall and flooding possible for parts of southwestern and eastern Ontario, southern Quebec and northwestern New Brunswick due to remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Up to 100+mm can be expected in some areas before settling by end of Saturday. https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/flooding-expected-as-tropical-rains-target-ontario-quebec ALBERTA Re-opened – Eastbound/Westbound Highway 16 – OPEN – to all traffic […]
Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – August 8, 2024
EASTERN CANADA Heavy rainfall expected over the course of the next few days due to fall out from Tropical Storm Debby. https://weather.gc.ca/hurricane/track_e.html ALBERTA Access through Jasper National Park via Highway 16 is limited to commercial vehicles ONLY, and only during the time intervals listed below. • 5:00 am – 7:00 am MDT • 10:00 am […]
Canadian Transit & Weather Updates – August 7, 2024
ALBERTA Access through Jasper National Park via Highway 16 is limited to commercial vehicles ONLY, and only during the time intervals listed below. • 5:00 am – 7:00 am MDT • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm MDT • 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm MDT Commercial vehicles are defined as trucks, tractors, trailers, or any combination […]