Two storm systems are poised to impact Canadian coastlines, delivering a mix of snow, rain, and high-speed winds to communities nationwide.
Following a predominantly mild December, the year kicks off with a weather shift featuring snow, rain, extreme cold, and potentially damaging winds across Canadian provinces and territories.
The storm originating in the Gulf of Mexico introduced warmer air to Canada, colliding with a cooler air mass.
CTV Your Morning’s meteorologist, Kelsey McEwen, highlights the notorious impact of “Texas lows” on Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada.
Winter storm warnings and weather advisories from Environment Canada cover extensive areas in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.
Snowfall amounts are expected to vary as the storm progresses west to east across the region.
Southern Ontario, around the Great Lakes, anticipates 5 to 10 centimeters of snow, potentially washed away by 15 to 35 millimeters of rain later in the day.
Northern areas like Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie may experience up to 30 centimeters of snow, paralleled by a similar forecast for Ottawa.
Quebec anticipates snow, ice pellets, and strong winds from the same storm, prompting travel warnings and slippery conditions.
Atlantic Canada is forecasted to receive snow and rain from the Texas low, accompanied by increasing winds with potential gusts of 60 to 100 km/h and 10 to 25 centimeters of snow.
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia face the possibility of freezing rain in the southern portions.
Western Newfoundland could experience wind gusts of up to 140 km/h in specific areas prone to enhanced easterlies.
In Western Canada, a robust storm system affects the B.C. coast, bringing wind speeds of 70 to 90 km/h and snowfall warnings for communities in the mountains.
Central Saskatchewan is under a snowfall warning, with gusty winds expected to taper off Wednesday afternoon.
Parts of northern Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as Yellowknife, are under extreme cold warnings, with wind chills making it feel like -40 in some areas.
