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Cooldown hits southern Ontario, but we could squeeze out another 20-degree day - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 8h

A noticeable temperature drop will bring southern Ontario's 20-degree days to an end for now, but we could see it at least one more time this weekend before fall settles in for good. #ONwx
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A noticeable temperature drop will bring southern Ontario's 20-degree days to an end for now, but we could see it at least one more time this weekend before fall settles in for good

Pumpkin carving secrets: Start by NOT cutting the top off - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 11h

It’s carving season! 🔪🎃 Grab your pumpkins and let’s make some masterpieces with these tips.

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Take the stress out of pumpkin carving with these helpful tips

Côte-Nord: A Journey to Quebec's Wild Side - The Weather Network

The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 14h

Between river and forest, Quebec’s Côte-Nord is a wild, untamed escape where nature still calls the shots. 🌊🌲

From endless beaches to rich Indigenous heritage, every stop tells a story—here’s where to begin your journey.

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Wild, immense, and authentic experiences are what you’ll find in this wonderful journey.

Try this trick and you'll never have to buy a pumpkin again - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 15h

As long as your pumpkin has seeds, you can grow next year’s pumpkins! Try this simple hack after Halloween ⬇️

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It’s spooky season, and pumpkin displays are everywhere. Each year, millions are tossed after Hallowe’en, with most left uneaten.

Typhoon Nakri impacts Japan, now tracking toward North America and B.C.'s coast. - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 16h

Remnants of Typhoon Nakri are steering toward British Columbia, packing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and turbulent seas along the coast.

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Remnants of Typhoon Nakri are steering toward British Columbia, packing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and turbulent seas along the coast

Unusual wildfire activity across Quebec - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 17h

It’s mid-October, but Quebec’s wildfire season isn’t over. Warm, dry weather has fires still burning in the Outaouais, and more could ignite in the days ahead.

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Wildfires smoulder in the Outaouais amid warm, dry fall

A sneak peek at Western Canada’s winter wild cards - The Weather Network

The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 18h

We’ve already seen some wintry conditions spill across Western Canada, and there’s plenty more on the way.

Here's what winter has in store for Western Canada this year. ⬇️

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Much of Western Canada may experience a strong start to winter this year

Thousands remain without power after Monday's snowstorm in northern Manitoba - The Weather Network

The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 19h

About 4,500 Manitoba Hydro customers remained without power Monday night after a storm system brought rain and snow to many parts of the province throughout the day.

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More than 12,000 hydro customers were impacted by storm at one point

Frigid divide splits Eastern Canada in your winter sneak peek - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 20h

Chilly mornings have settled in, and the countdown to the season’s first snowflakes is officially on.

What kind of winter is shaping up for Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada?

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A busy winter is in store for Eastern Canada this season

La Niña returns, but this will be the key driver of Canada’s winter - The Weather Network

The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 1d

While La Niña has returned, another unusual event much closer to home could have a greater impact on our winter season ahead. https://ow.ly/T1Qu50XaPva

Big swings in water temperatures across the Pacific Ocean could affect our winter weather here in Canada

Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30 - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 1d

Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists on Monday described as the first “tipping point” in climate-driven ecosystem collapse.
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The warning in the Global Tipping Points report by 160 researchers worldwide, which synthesizes groundbreaking science to estimate points of no return, comes just weeks ahead of this year's COP30 climate summit being held at the edge of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Heavy rains flood Mexico towns, leave nearly 130 dead or missing - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 1d

In the wake of severe flooding and landslides in Veracruz, Mexico, at least 64 people have lost their lives, and many remain stranded. Residents are beginning to clear debris, while federal authorities and the navy are engaged in recovery efforts.
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In the wake of severe flooding and landslides in Veracruz, Mexico, at least 64 people have lost their lives, and many remain stranded. Residents are beginning to clear debris, while federal authorities and the navy are engaged in recovery efforts.

Human-driven climate change tied to 2025 Canadian heat waves - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 1d

There were were several exceptional heat waves this year that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) linked to human-caused climate change using its new, unique attribution system.
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There were were several exceptional heat waves this year that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) linked to human-caused climate change. How does it determine that? It makes the connection with its new, unique attribution system

Giant pumpkin paddlers battle the wind in Nova Scotia regatta - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 1d

Brave Nova Scotia paddlers navigated their giant pumpkins through challenging waters, sharing moments of joy and camaraderie--regardless of the competition outcome. #NSwx
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The Nova Scotia Giant Pumpkin Festival and Regatta draws crowds to Shelburne's waterfront every Thanksgiving weekend to watch as brave paddlers navigate their giant pumpkins through challenging waters, sharing moments of joy and camaraderie--regardless of the competition outcome.

Ontario's last 20°C days are numbered—but not gone yet - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 1d

This week Ontario is enjoying its final stretch of 20ºC weather before cooler air comes in and fall takes over. 🍂 https://ow.ly/olGz50XaHre

Warmth will likely last a bit longer in southern Ontario, but forecasts predict it will be the region's last taste of 20-degree weather this year.

Howling winds and snow hammer Prairies, snarling Thanksgiving travels - The Weather Network

The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 1d

Winds near 90 km/h and the first snow of the season hit the Prairies Monday, making for a messy Thanksgiving on the roads. https://ow.ly/zEht50XaxfO

Powerful winds and the season's first snow swept across the Prairies Monday, making for a messy Thanksgiving on the roads.

Freezing nights are disappearing across Canada as the climate warms - The Weather Network

The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 2d

Some cities have lost more than a week's worth of freezing nights over the past couple of decades. https://ow.ly/mB9v50Xai1t

The number of subfreezing nights across vast swaths of Canada has declined over the past couple of decades

How southern Ontario was spared from active weather this Thanksgiving - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 2d

While much of eastern North America is dealing with significant, stormy conditions and rainfall, southern Ontario found a way to land in a rare, atmospheric gap. #ONwx
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While much of eastern North America is dealing with significant, stormy conditions and rainfall, southern Ontario found a way to land in a rare, atmospheric gap.

Calgary's first snowfall this fall makes for rude Thanksgiving awakening - The Weather Network

The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 2d

A major cooldown and Calgary's first fall snowfall this season has been served, with the snowflakes sticking around into early Sunday morning. Drivers will still need to prepare for slower-than-usual commutes because of slippery roads. #ABwx
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A major cooldown and Calgary's first fall snowfall this season has been served, with the snowflakes sticking around into early Sunday morning. Drivers will still need to prepare for slower-than-usual commutes because of slippery roads

Snow, gusty winds on the Prairies will impede Thanksgiving travel - The Weather Network

The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 2d

Wintry, windy weather could hamper travel on parts of the Prairies for Thanksgiving, especially in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as a potent fall storm continues to moves through on Sunday. #SKstorm #MBstorm
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Wintry, windy weather could hamper travel on parts of the Prairies for Thanksgiving, especially in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as a potent fall storm continues to moves through on Sunday

Major plummet brings Alberta's coldest Thanksgiving in nearly a decade - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 2d

A massive drop in temperatures has occurred over the past 24 hours, resulting in Calgary and portions of Alberta experiencing the coldest Thanksgiving Monday in nearly a decade. #ABwx
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A massive drop in temperatures has occurred over the past 24 hours, resulting in Calgary and portions of Alberta experiencing the coldest Thanksgiving Monday in nearly a decade.

Warm water and Great Lakes salmon. Do they mix? - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 2d

Salmon run: Will the warm Great Lakes have an impact on the fish? #ONwx
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Salmon run: Will the warm Great Lakes have an impact on the fish?

Typhoon Freda fuelled one of the West Coast's most destructive storms - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 2d

Winds gusted higher than 200 km/h as one of the most powerful storms on record crashed into the western shores of North America in the middle of October 1962.
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The remnants of Typhoon Freda grew into one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Pacific Northwest

Roof open or closed, the Blue Jays’ biggest decision might not be the lineup - The Weather Network

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The Weather Network @weathernetwork.bsky.social · 3d

Do the Toronto Blue Jays have a roof dilemma on their hands? With Sunday evening’s playoff forecast calling for a dry 15°C at first pitch, the Blue Jays have the luxury of choice when it comes to their home turf. #ONwx
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Do the Toronto Blue Jays have a roof dilemma on their hands? With Sunday evening’s playoff forecast calling for a dry 15°C at first pitch, the Blue Jays have the luxury of choice when it comes to their home turf.