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Should you worry that cloud cover will obscure the eclipse? Meteorologist says maybe.
TORONTO - Clouds can often be a pretty inconsequential part of a weather forecast from the public's perspective, compared to temperature and precipitation. But on Monday, cloud cover could be what sta...
Apr 05, 2024
Spring storm knocks out power to tens of thousands across Quebec, Ontario
MONTREAL - A spring storm that hit Quebec and Ontario Thursday knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers, closed schools and blanketed Montreal with heavy, wet snow. As of 11 p.m., a little ...
Apr 04, 2024
Yard & Flagon's patio buzzing as spring temperatures rise
As temperatures rise this week, patios around Saskatoon are slowly starting to open, letting residents savour the warm spring weather and a cold beer. On Wednesday, the Yard & Flagon Pub on Broadw...
Apr 03, 2024 Customers were ready to enjoy the warm weather as the Yard & Flagon Pub opened its patio on Wednesday. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Good Friday snowfall concentrated in southeast Sask.
The Easter long weekend snow expected for the province didn't hit quite as hard as anticipated. As of Friday morning, Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist, Rose Carlsen, confirmed snow ...
Mar 29, 2024 Most of Saskatchewan seems to have dodged the worst snowfall predicted for the Easter long weekend. (650 CKOM file photo)
B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation
VANCOUVER - Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduc...
Mar 21, 2024
'Flag is up': Calgary warns outdoor water restrictions may be coming
CALGARY - The City of Calgary is warning it may restrict outdoor water use by May 1 if dry conditions keep up. And a big dump of snow in the forecast this week likely won't be enough to change the out...
Mar 19, 2024
Active spring wildfire season may be in store for B.C. as drought persists
VANCOUVER - British Columbia needs a drenching of rain to alleviate the tinder dry conditions that have forecasters worried about the potential for another difficult wildfire season. Cliff Chapman, di...
Mar 18, 2024
Spring to be more noticeable this year, climatologist says
This winter has been nicer than normal, with a late start to the snowfall and warmer-than-normal temperatures. David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, joined E...
Mar 14, 2024 Climatologist David Phillips said spring temperatures will probably stay around the seasonal norms this year. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan farmers look back on not-so-snowy winter
After an anything-but-normal winter, Saskatchewan farmers are beginning to look at what comes next. The latest runoff report from the Water Security Agency says some parts of the province are expected...
Mar 13, 2024 "We are a lot better off with an April rain than we are with a whole bunch of snow, but we do need snow for runoff," Ian Boxall said. (Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation/Twitter)
Western Canada's cold snap in January causes $180 million in insurance damages
VANCOUVER - Extreme cold near the start of this year in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan has led to a damage bill that the Insurance Bureau of Canada says is more than $180 million. The bure...
Mar 11, 2024
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