SnowStorms What Is a Freezing Drizzle Advisory? A Freezing Drizzle Advisory is issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) when freezing drizzle is expected to create icy and potentially hazardous conditions. Freezing drizzle consists of very small liquid water droplets that freeze when they come into contact with cold surfaces. Even light drizzle can gradually … Read more
A Winter Storm Warning in Canada means severe winter weather is expected to create hazardous conditions and potentially significant impacts. A winter storm may bring a combination of heavy snow, freezing rain, strong winds, blowing snow and other dangerous conditions. Environment and Climate Change Canada issues Winter Storm Warnings when severe weather is happening or … Read more
A Wind Warning in Canada means strong winds are expected to create hazardous conditions and potentially significant impacts. High winds can damage trees, buildings and power lines, cause power outages, create dangerous travel conditions and turn loose objects into flying debris. Environment and Climate Change Canada issues Wind Warnings when severe weather is happening or … Read more
A Tornado Warning in Canada means a tornado is occurring or expected to occur and people in the affected area should take immediate action to protect themselves. Tornadoes can produce extremely strong winds, flying debris and severe damage to buildings, vehicles, trees and infrastructure. Conditions can develop and change rapidly, leaving people with limited time … Read more
A Snowfall Warning in Canada means significant snowfall is expected to create hazardous conditions and potentially serious impacts. Heavy snow can cover roads, reduce visibility, disrupt transportation and make outdoor travel difficult or dangerous. Environment and Climate Change Canada issues Snowfall Warnings when severe weather is happening or expected to happen. Under Canada’s colour-coded weather … Read more
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Canada means a severe thunderstorm is occurring or expected to occur and may produce hazardous conditions such as damaging winds, large hail or heavy rainfall. Environment and Climate Change Canada issues Severe Thunderstorm Warnings when severe weather is happening or expected to happen. Under Canada’s colour-coded weather alert system, Severe … Read more
A yellow weather warning means hazardous weather may cause moderate, localized or short-term impacts. Yellow is the lowest of Canada’s three colour-coded weather alert levels, followed by orange and red, but it still indicates that people should remain aware of conditions and take reasonable precautions. The potential impacts of a yellow weather warning depend on … Read more
An orange weather warning in Canada means severe weather is likely to cause significant impacts that may be major, widespread or last for several days. Orange is the second-highest level in Canada’s colour-coded weather alert system, above yellow and below red. When an orange weather warning is issued, people should prepare for potentially serious conditions … Read more