26-05-2025
From frost to heat warnings, a quick look at the forecast in Canada
An aerial view of Fort Chipewyan, Alta., on the border of Wood Buffalo National Park is shown on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
From frost advisories to heat warnings, Environment Canada issued several weather alerts on Monday.
The heat warnings cover a huge swath of northeastern Alberta, including Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo National Park. Daytime temperatures in the region are expected reach 29 C on Monday before dropping to 14 overnight. 'Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness,' Environment Canada said. 'Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.'
While not as extreme, temperatures on Monday are also expected to be hot and summer-like in western cities like Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Winnipeg.
While Western Canada sizzles, a large part of Nova Scotia is under a frost advisory, including all of Halifax and Cape Breton Island. According to Environment Canada, frost is expected to form Monday night and Tuesday morning as temperatures hover around freezing.
'Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees,' Environment Canada warned. 'Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.'
Wildfires have also led to numerous air quality warnings and statements in northern Saskatchewan, northern Manitoba, and areas of Manitoba and Ontario between Kenora and Winnipeg.
'Smoke from local wildfires is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility,' Environment Canada said. 'Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.'
