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Published: December 12, 2023
Winter weather is moving out of Atlantic Canada today, Tuesday, with a smaller storm moving in.
Canadians have experienced a mix of winter weather over the past few days, ranging from freezing rain, snow, and strong winds to mixed rainfalls.
The east coast of Canada has been the center of multiple storm systems that brought snow first and then rain last week.
But things changed on Monday, with some cities breaking heat records that lasted for decades, while other cities saw temperatures much higher than the seasonal average.
By Tuesday, there were some weather alerts still in place for Newfoundland and Labrador from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECC), and Canadians were under a wind warning in the Conne River Peninsula and Bonavista in New Jersey.
Wind speeds can reach up to 110 km/h in "exposed" areas, and the winds are expected to continue until midday, according to the weather agency.
There will be a brief break in the winter weather in Atlantic Canada until a cold front moves eastward over Ontario and Quebec for the first time later this week, according to CTV Your Morning meteorologist Kelsey McEwen.
McEwen said rain is possible across Ontario and Quebec on Tuesday due to this cold front, which brings winds to that part of the country.
She added, "All of this is driven by these very strong winds, and these storms will create gloomy conditions throughout (parts of Ontario) as they develop."
The Communications Monitoring Commission (ECC) issued a warning, advisory, and watch for three parts of Ontario on Tuesday morning.
Communities surrounding Batchawana Bay, Ontario, are under a blizzard warning, which may reduce visibility, with snow expected to fall between 20 to 30 cm in some areas.
The lake-effect snow also triggered a weather warning for areas between Lake Elliott and Ranger Lake in Ontario, where snow accumulation of 10 to 15 cm is expected, according to ECC.
A blizzard warning was also issued by ECC slightly south, around Ont, Parry Sound, and Kilbear, with snowfall expected between 10 to 25 cm overnight Tuesday, according to forecasts.
The same cold front bringing winter weather to Ontario has prompted a warning for a large part of Quebec along the Ottawa River.
The warning states, "This afternoon and evening, with the passage of the cold front, occasionally strong gusts accompanied by local snow will make travel conditions difficult."
ECC said communities such as Mont-Laurier, Val-d'Or, and Amos may see rapid changes in conditions.
Western Coast Storm Coming
Weather conditions in the Prairies were not significant enough to prompt ECC to issue any warnings Tuesday morning.
But on Canada's west coast, a "strong frontal system" is moving in, bringing winds that could cause "damage," according to an ECC warning.
ECC issued a wind warning for communities of Haida Gwaii and Prince Rupert, BC, stating that wind speeds could reach 110 kilometers per hour before easing in the afternoon and moving eastward.
To the north, in Yukon, there is another wind warning in effect for Haines, Whitehorse, and Carmax.
As the storm system passes through British Columbia, ECC said it will cause "increased pressure" on communities in southern Yukon.
To the north of the area, "falling pressure" prompted the Administrative Coordination Committee to issue a blizzard warning for communities surrounding Dawson, where "strong and stormy winds" are blowing through the Richardson Mountains.
The warning from ECC states: "Damage to buildings such as roof panels and windows may occur. Loose objects may be blown by the wind causing injuries or damage, and strong winds may cause power outages and falling tree branches."
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