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CBC
23-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
May's return to sweater weather expected to linger for the rest of the month
Social Sharing This week's cold temperatures and wet weather are a "stark contrast" from the hot and humid weather of the week before but overall May has been "normal." So far. That could change, though, says Trudy Kidd, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada. Kidd says if temperatures remain where they are, May could end up being colder than normal. "Typically we see at this time of year high temperatures around 21 C and we're 10 C below that for our highs. So our daytime highs are more like what we experience as our overnight lows. And so that contrast has really got people talking," Kidd said. "We do creep back toward normal on Monday, but then we go back to cooler than normal and if anyone's hoping for above seasonal temperatures, it looks like we could be seeing that maybe the first week of June." When it comes to rain, May is "right on track" with other years, she said. "Typically in May we see 80.2 mm of rain, that's for the whole month, and the Region of Waterloo International Airport is currently sitting at 62.8 mm," Kidd said. For people who have been thinking about gardening, Perry Grobe of Grobe Nursery and Graden Centre in Breslau said people may want to hold off on planting certain items. "The ground itself is probably still a little bit on the cold side, and that would be the most sensitive of your vegetables perhaps like zucchinis, cucumbers, perhaps peppers, tomatoes. They'll grow if the weather stays nice, but if the ground temperature is cold, they really don't do as well," he said. He said he holds off on planting vegetables until June, but he understands people are anxious to get their plants in the ground so he has a suggestion for that. "There's a cheat," he said. "Just put some garbage bags out in the garden that are black or some black landscape fabric for a few days ahead of time and it'll help to heat up the ground with the sun." Warmer-than-normal June People who don't love the cold and wet weather of May will be happy to hear June is expected to warm up, Kidd said. "The days get longer, the sun gets stronger and the trend will be towards warmer temperatures," she said. But, that said, Kidd recommends people be "prepared for anything." "People aren't thinking about the next heat event, for example, but now is a great time to check that air conditioner, make sure it's working," she said. If you don't have an air conditioner, make sure you have fans ready to go for when temperatures rise and be prepared for possible power outages with a 72-hour survival kit. Weekend forecast The Environment Canada forecast for Kitchener-Waterloo shows: Friday, rain ending in the afternoon, high 11 C. Saturday, cloudy with a high of 13 C. Sunday, mix of sun and cloud with a high of 15 C. Monday, a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 18 C.
Hamilton Spectator
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
What will the weather be like this Victoria Day weekend in Hamilton?
While it might be considered the unofficial first long weekend of summer, don't expect scorching hot temperatures this Victoria Day. 'Typically, this time of year, Hamilton sees high temperatures around 19 degrees and we're (below) that into the weekend,' said Trudy Kidd, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. Friday's temperature is expected to peak at 26 C, with a 40 per cent chance of rain showers in the early morning. A battle of warm southerly and cool northerly winds will produce an expected high of 18 C on Saturday and Sunday, and 15 degrees on Victoria Day Monday, with a mix of sun and cloud. On Saturday, there is a 60 per cent chance of rain. For Victoria Day plans, Kidd suggested watching the forecast closely in case the weather changes. Temperatures are forecasted to drop slightly below average next week after a spout of warm and wet temperatures. Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@
CBC
13-02-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Snowstorm smothering Ottawa area this morning, forcing more closures
The latest: Many rural eastern Ontario schools are closed. Ottawa's Confederation Line is closed west of St-Laurent. 19 centimetres of snow at the Ottawa International Airport as of 6 a.m. Snow expected to taper off from late morning until evening. Ottawa-Gatineau's in the midst of a significant snowstorm affecting travel and schools Thursday. There are winter storm and snowfall warnings in place for all of eastern Ontario and western Quebec. The most serious warning is for eastern Ontario along the Ottawa River as far south as Bancroft, Perth and Russell. As of about 5:15 a.m. forecasters predicted 10 to 20 more centimetres of snowfall. The Ottawa International Airport had 19 centimetres of snow as of 6 a.m., according to Environment Canada. South of Ottawa, communities such as Alexandria, Cornwall, Tweed, Westport and Winchester should get 10 to 15 more centimetres. The rest of the Highway 401 corridor, including Belleville, Brockville and Kingston and Prince Edward County, have the snowfall warning of about five to 10 more centimetres of snow and possible ice pellets. Prince Edward County could get two to five more centimetres and the same possible ice pellets. Winds there could gust up to 90 kilometres an hour this afternoon and evening. Western Quebec is still expected to get 25 to 40 centimetres of snow total, sometimes heavy and blowing. Timing-wise, the storm had started by 6 p.m. Wednesday at CFB Trenton and by 9 p.m. at the Ottawa airport. It should end Thursday morning in Prince Edward County, taper off in the afternoon in the rest of eastern Ontario and could end Thursday evening in western Quebec. Environment Canada meteorologist Trudy Kidd said this will be the biggest winter storm to hit Ottawa since nearly 48 centimetres fell on Jan. 17, 2022. Cancellations and changes Some schools are taking the rare precaution of closing Thursday. All four western Quebec school service centres have cancelled classes. So have eastern Ontario's Upper Canada board, both English boards in Renfrew County and French boards CEPEO and CSDCEO. No school buses are running in the region. Ottawa's Confederation Line is not running east of St-Laurent station because of snow clearing, says OC Transpo. R1 buses are travelling snowy roads instead, serving all light rail stops. OC Transpo has reduced bus service Thursday because of the forecast. Kingston has scaled back transit Thursday morning. The City of Ottawa has winter parking bans in place for Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some city parking lots will be made available. Many flights are affected at the Ottawa International Airport. Travel changes As of around 6 a.m. almost every major local roads was listed as snow-covered by Ontario and Quebec's transportation ministries. Visibility is affected by snow in many areas. Environment Canada recommends avoiding travel under eastern Ontario's winter storm warnings and to be ready to adjust driving styles elsewhere. Motorists who must travel should tell someone about their plans before setting out. They're also advised to charge their cell phones and have food, water, a flashlight and medical supplies including medication and a first aid kit on hand. Const. Shawn Peever with the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP said drivers should slow down, leave plenty of space between vehicles, clear their vehicles of snow and keep scrapers, washer fluid and a small shovel on hand.
