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As the wind blows: Why a massive winter blast in New York state gave Ontario a pass

As a winter storm hits parts of western New York state, those living in southern Ontario might wonder why it isn’t making its way up north. It all comes down to how the wind blows, says Global News’ chief meteorologist, Anthony Farnell. “It has everything to do with that wind …

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Cold front to bring relief following ‘extremely hot’ conditions Friday in much of southern Ontario

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A heat warning remains in place for a large part of southern Ontario with “extremely hot” conditions expected on Friday, though a cold front is expected to bring relief later in the day. The heat warning covers areas including Barrie, the GTA, …

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Parts of Ontario brace for fresh rainfall, potential flooding

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Parts of cottage country and both northern and eastern Ontario are being warned to brace for heavy rain and possible flooding. A rainfall warning was issued by Environment Canada for parts of eastern Ontario, including Peterborough, Kingston and Ottawa. The weather warning …

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Some parts of southern Ontario could see a month’s worth of rain over just a few days

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Much of southern Ontario is set to see plenty of rain starting on Friday, with some areas expected to receive a month’s worth over just a few days, Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell says. “It’s been a wet spring so far across …

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Spring 2023 forecast: What to expect weather-wise in southern Ontario

Descrease article font size Increase article font size After the cloudiest (darkest) winter in almost 80 years, the sun is shining more often again and you can’t help but smile when you are outside after 7 p.m. and it’s still bright out. While average temperatures continue to climb about a …

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Major winter storm brings snow, thunder and lightning to parts of Ontario

TORONTO — A fierce winter storm that brought heavy snow, strong winds and even thunder and lightning to most of southern Ontario has largely come to an end. Environment Canada meteorologist Haizhen Sun says between 22 and 30 centimetres of snow fell on the Greater Toronto Area as of 6 …

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Southern Ontario preparing for ‘messy mix’ of winter weather

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents in Toronto and areas of southern Ontario are bracing for a “messy mix” of winter weather. On Sunday morning, Environment Canada issued special weather statements for wintery precipitation and strong winds on Monday and into Monday night. “Precipitation will likely begin …

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Winter storm watches issued for much of southern Ontario ahead of major system

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winter storm watches are in effect for much of southern Ontario ahead of a major system that’s expected to move in late Wednesday. Environment Canada on Tuesday morning issued the advisories, which stretch from Windsor to just south of Ottawa. The weather …

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All of southern Ontario under rain, snow special weather statements

Environment Canada is warning rain, freezing rain, high winds and even snow are possible across southern Ontario on Thursday night. The weather agency issued a series of special weather statement on Tuesday evening. One advisory, issued for Toronto, warned of potentially heavy rain — up to 25 millimetres on Thursday evening. It …

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