Yellow Winter Storm Warnings as Powerful Weather Systems Sweep Across Canada
If it feels like winter has decided to arrive everywhere at once, that’s because it almost has. Canada is being hit by a widespread stretch of messy weather, with rain, snow, freezing rain, and strong winds rolling through multiple regions at the same time. From the West Coast to Atlantic Canada, conditions are being described as disruptive, and in many places, official yellow and even orange winter storm warnings have been issued.
In Atlantic Canada, the focus right now is on Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland, where a developing winter storm is expected to intensify as the weekend turns into Monday. In Nova Scotia, a yellow winter storm warning has been put in place for several counties, including Victoria, Inverness, Antigonish, Pictou, and parts of Colchester. Light snow has already been falling, but it is expected to become much heavier as the evening progresses. Snowfall could continue into Monday afternoon or even Monday night in some areas, with total accumulations forecast between 25 and 40 centimetres. Strong winds, gusting up to 80 or even 90 kilometres per hour, could sharply reduce visibility, making travel especially risky.
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Prince Edward Island is also being drawn into the storm, with snowfall warnings in effect for areas like Kings and Queens County. Meanwhile, Newfoundland is dealing with an even more serious situation in some regions. While much of central and western Newfoundland is under a yellow warning, areas such as the Bay of Exploits and Gander are facing an orange winter storm warning. That signals major and widespread impacts, with snow totals of 20 to 35 centimetres expected and conditions potentially lasting into Tuesday morning.
Out west, the Prairies are seeing a different mix of hazards. Although extreme cold warnings have eased, freezing rain and snowfall are creating slippery and dangerous conditions in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Sidewalks and roads are expected to turn icy, sometimes with patches that are hard to see. Western Alberta, including communities like Grande Prairie, could see multiple rounds of heavy snow, adding up to 30 centimetres over the next couple of days.
British Columbia is dealing with its own weather challenges. Coastal and southern regions, including Metro Vancouver, are under rainfall warnings, with up to 70 millimetres of rain expected. Flood advisories have been issued in some areas, particularly in the Fraser Valley. At the same time, northern and inland regions of B.C. are facing heavy snowfall and even freezing rain, creating rapidly changing road conditions.
Ontario isn’t being spared either. Snow squall warnings are in effect for parts of the province, especially near Lake Huron, where localized but intense snowfall could quickly pile up. In some areas, totals could reach as high as 40 centimetres.
Overall, this storm system is a clear reminder of what Environment Canada recently warned about: this winter is expected to bring the full range of conditions. Caution is being advised nationwide, especially for anyone planning to travel, as conditions can change quickly and without much warning.
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