Newfoundland’s St. John’s breaks daily March snowfall record, Canada

Newfoundland’s St. John’s breaks daily March snowfall record, Canada

St. John’s, the capital of Newfoundland, Canada, received 53 cm (20.9 inches) of snow on March 8, 2024, breaking the previous daily March snowfall record of 50 cm (19.7 inches) registered on March 4, 2005. This marks the second storm to bury parts of the region in less than a month.

Heavy rain, strong winds, and sudden freeze hit Atlantic Canada

Heavy rain, strong winds, and sudden freeze hit Atlantic Canada

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, a severe storm swept through Atlantic Canada, bringing heavy rain, winds exceeding 100 km/h (62 mph), and a sudden freeze across the region. The storm, which started late Wednesday, has left over 32 000 people without power and caused significant flooding, particularly in southern New Brunswick, including the town of Sussex where 100 mm (4 inches) of rain prompted evacuations and street closures.

Record highs in Victoria follow coldest January 12 in 55 years, Canada

Record highs in Victoria follow coldest January 12 in 55 years, Canada

Victoria, the capital of the Canadian province of British Columbia, recorded its warmest January 29 ever with 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) at the Gonzales weather station, surpassing the previous record of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) set in 1931. This record-breaking warmth follows closely on the heels of the coldest January 12 in 55 years.

Major winter storm hits southern Ontario, causes blizzard conditions and power outages, Canada

Major winter storm hits southern Ontario, causes blizzard conditions and power outages, Canada

A severe winter storm, characterized by heavy snowfall and strong wind gusts exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph) in some areas, swept through southern Ontario on Friday, January 12, 2024. The storm led to widespread power outages, with over 30 000 reported by Hydro One. Additionally, the storm caused significant disruptions at Toronto-Pearson International Airport, leading to numerous flight cancellations and delays.

Strongest marine heat wave in 40 years off Canada’s East Coast

Strongest marine heat wave in 40 years off Canada’s East Coast

A severe marine heat wave was recorded off Canada’s East Coast this summer, according to data compiled by Fisheries and Oceans climate scientist Peter Galbraith. The event, lasting from the last three weeks of July to the first week of August, saw a weeklong temperature spike off Newfoundland averaging 6.7 °C (12.1 °F) above normal.

Extreme rainfall triggers severe flash floods in Nova Scotia, Canada

Extreme rainfall triggers severe flash floods in Nova Scotia, Canada

In the most significant downpour recorded in over 50 years, Nova Scotia, an Atlantic Canadian province, witnessed severe flash floods near Halifax on Friday, July 21, 2023. Up to 300 mm (4 – 12 inches) of rainfall fell on the region within just several hours, resulting in collapsed roads, compromised bridges, and inundated buildings. At least 4 people, including 2 children, are missing.