Nathan Howes TWN
@natetwnclimate.bsky.social
Digital reporter at @weathernetwork.bsky.social. Former Metroland Media reporter, The Sheridan Sun editor. Sheridan College print-journalism graduate. X: https://twitter.com/HowesNathan | Bio: https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/author/nathan-howes
An avalanche risk has closed a section of Highway 97 between Chetwynd and Prince George in northern B.C. Closure cuts off highway travel between Prince George and Chetwynd. #BCstorm #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Avalanche risk in northern B.C. closes Pine Pass along Highway 97 - The Weather Network
Closure cuts off highway travel between Prince George and Chetwynd
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December 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
An avalanche risk has closed a section of Highway 97 between Chetwynd and Prince George in northern B.C. Closure cuts off highway travel between Prince George and Chetwynd. #BCstorm #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
This year is set to be world's second or third-warmest on record, potentially surpassed only by 2024'S record-breaking heat, @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social said on Tuesday. Data is latest from C3S following last month's @cop30brazil.bsky.social climate summit. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
Extreme weather continued to hit regions around the globe this year - The Weather Network
This year will also likely round out the first three-year period in which the average global temperature exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial period,
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December 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This year is set to be world's second or third-warmest on record, potentially surpassed only by 2024'S record-breaking heat, @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social said on Tuesday. Data is latest from C3S following last month's @cop30brazil.bsky.social climate summit. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
A highly impactful atmospheric river is set to hit British Columbia's South Coast, bringing significant rainfall totals and a major increase in flood risk, particularly for the Fraser Valley. #BCstorm #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
River, localized flooding concerns rise in B.C. as more rainfall coming - The Weather Network
A highly impactful atmospheric river is set to hit British Columbia's South Coast, bringing significant rainfall totals and a major increase in flood risk, particularly for the Fraser Valley
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December 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
A highly impactful atmospheric river is set to hit British Columbia's South Coast, bringing significant rainfall totals and a major increase in flood risk, particularly for the Fraser Valley. #BCstorm #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Christmas trees farms across Ontario haven’t been spared by the devastating impacts of #ClimateChange, but @uwaterloo.ca's Christmas Tree Lab is pushing to curb the effects. The lab pushes for a more sustainable, environmental sector. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
Christmas Tree Lab is trying to save a long-standing tradition from climate change - The Weather Network
University of Waterloo lab pushes for a more sustainable, environmental sector
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December 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Christmas trees farms across Ontario haven’t been spared by the devastating impacts of #ClimateChange, but @uwaterloo.ca's Christmas Tree Lab is pushing to curb the effects. The lab pushes for a more sustainable, environmental sector. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
In the wake of devastating storms like #HurricaneFiona, what happens to fallen trees? Well, a groundbreaking solution not only clears debris efficiently but it also reduces wildfire risk and creates a nutrient-rich soil additive. @natetwn.bsky.social story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/life...
How new storm cleanup tech can turn debris into fertilizer - The Weather Network
In the wake of devastating storms like Hurricane Fiona, what happens to all of the fallen trees? Well, this groundbreaking solution not only clears debris efficiently but it also reduces wildfire risk...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
In the wake of devastating storms like #HurricaneFiona, what happens to fallen trees? Well, a groundbreaking solution not only clears debris efficiently but it also reduces wildfire risk and creates a nutrient-rich soil additive. @natetwn.bsky.social story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/life...
Wintry weather including heavy snow, freezing rain and showers will impact parts of the Prairies. Winter storm and snowfall alerts are in place across parts of the region. Some could see 10-20+cm of snow and 90 km/h wind gusts. #ABstorm #SKstorm #MBstorm www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Winter storm, snowfall alerts issued as parts of the Prairies face heavy snow, icy precipitation - The Weather Network
The Prairies will see a swath of heavy snowfall and extreme cold this week, giving the region a sneak preview of the upcoming winter season. Expect dicey travel for many areas, potentially leading to ...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Wintry weather including heavy snow, freezing rain and showers will impact parts of the Prairies. Winter storm and snowfall alerts are in place across parts of the region. Some could see 10-20+cm of snow and 90 km/h wind gusts. #ABstorm #SKstorm #MBstorm www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
As cold weather grips parts of the Prairies, charities like Project Warmth and The Mustard Seed are facing unprecedented challenge. With donations down and demand soaring, they are struggling to provide essential winter clothing to the city's most vulnerable www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/life...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
As cold weather grips parts of the Prairies, charities like Project Warmth and The Mustard Seed are facing unprecedented challenge. With donations down and demand soaring, they are struggling to provide essential winter clothing to the city's most vulnerable www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/life...
Canada is a big country with lots of places to see, and some places are downright merry. Here are a few of them. The communities keep the holiday spirit alive, year-round. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
'Tis the season: Here are Canada's most festive places - The Weather Network
These communities keep the holiday spirit alive all year round.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Canada is a big country with lots of places to see, and some places are downright merry. Here are a few of them. The communities keep the holiday spirit alive, year-round. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
With Arctic at forefront of #ClimateChange, another odd occurrence has been documented. Water in many Arctic rivers has undergone a mysterious colour transformation, taking on rusty-orange tinge. @umeauniversitet.bsky.social study may have figured out why. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
What's driving the water in some Arctic rivers to turn orange - The Weather Network
The water in numerous Arctic rivers has undergone a mysterious colour transformation, taking on a rusty-orange tinge. Scientists may have figured out why the rivers are looking more like a soft drink
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December 8, 2025 at 3:40 AM
With Arctic at forefront of #ClimateChange, another odd occurrence has been documented. Water in many Arctic rivers has undergone a mysterious colour transformation, taking on rusty-orange tinge. @umeauniversitet.bsky.social study may have figured out why. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
A golden cascade of Talipot tree blossoms has captivated Rio de Janeiro as spring draws to a close, marking the first and last bloom of these palm trees decades after they were brought from South Asia. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
Palms that flower once in 30-80 years bloom in Rio de Janeiro - The Weather Network
A spectacular and bittersweet natural phenomenon has transformed the landscape of Rio de Janeiro as rare Talipot palms flower for the first and only time before their inevitable death.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A golden cascade of Talipot tree blossoms has captivated Rio de Janeiro as spring draws to a close, marking the first and last bloom of these palm trees decades after they were brought from South Asia. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
Snowfall accumulation through the week. Four weather systems are forecast to impact Ontario, each bringing a variety of winter-weather conditions. A favourable temperature boundary has developed, shifting the storm track across the province. #ONstorm #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
December 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Snowfall accumulation through the week. Four weather systems are forecast to impact Ontario, each bringing a variety of winter-weather conditions. A favourable temperature boundary has developed, shifting the storm track across the province. #ONstorm #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Alarming trend of record-low sea ice in Hudson Bay has dire consequences for polar bears, who are fasting on land and waiting for ice to form so they can hunt. #PolarVortex finally shifted south, now centred over Hudson Bay. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
Is the polar vortex the hero the polar bears need? - The Weather Network
The alarming trend of record-low sea ice in Hudson Bay has dire consequences for polar bears, who are fasting on land and waiting for the ice to form so they can hunt
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December 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Alarming trend of record-low sea ice in Hudson Bay has dire consequences for polar bears, who are fasting on land and waiting for ice to form so they can hunt. #PolarVortex finally shifted south, now centred over Hudson Bay. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
The cold air is coming, Canada, and someone will experience a 20-degree temperature drop in the coming days. We track the movement of a #PolarVortex, detailing a significant drop in temperatures across the country. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social with the story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
A 20°C temperature crash is coming. Find out who will see the steepest drop - The Weather Network
The cold air is coming, Canada, and someone will experience a 20-degree temperature drop in the coming days. We track the movement of a polar vortex, detailing a significant drop in temperatures acros...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The cold air is coming, Canada, and someone will experience a 20-degree temperature drop in the coming days. We track the movement of a #PolarVortex, detailing a significant drop in temperatures across the country. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social with the story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
It's an off day for many schools across Newfoundland and Labrador on Wednesday, as snow begins to fall and winter storm warnings remain in place for parts of the island. RCMP warns of worsening road conditions and are asking drivers be careful. #NLwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Drivers warned of poor highway conditions, travel delays amid heavy N.L. snow - The Weather Network
RCMP warn of dangerous road conditions
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December 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
It's an off day for many schools across Newfoundland and Labrador on Wednesday, as snow begins to fall and winter storm warnings remain in place for parts of the island. RCMP warns of worsening road conditions and are asking drivers be careful. #NLwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
It's beginning to look a lot like #Christmas. Well, in Orillia it is, anyway. Discover what defines a #whitechristmas and a perfect Christmas, and see which Canadian cities are most and least likely to see snow on Dec. 25, based on decades of data. 🎅🎄❄️ www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
December 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It's beginning to look a lot like #Christmas. Well, in Orillia it is, anyway. Discover what defines a #whitechristmas and a perfect Christmas, and see which Canadian cities are most and least likely to see snow on Dec. 25, based on decades of data. 🎅🎄❄️ www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
The number of people killed by floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island rose to 708 on Tuesday, the disaster agency said, as authorities rushed to repair infrastructure and deliver aid to cut-off areas. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Death toll from Indonesia floods and landslides passes 700 - The Weather Network
Environmental experts and local officials have said deforestation on Sumatra has led to a disproportionately deadly toll.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The number of people killed by floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island rose to 708 on Tuesday, the disaster agency said, as authorities rushed to repair infrastructure and deliver aid to cut-off areas. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
From festive entertaining to gift giving, the holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. But with a little creativity and these five festive hacks, the holidays will feel like a winter breeze. @natetwn.bsky.social has the hacks. #HolidaySpirit www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Five ways to make the holiday season easier and fun - The Weather Network
The holidays can be stressful, so here are five fun and creative hacks to make the season feel a little easier!
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December 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
From festive entertaining to gift giving, the holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. But with a little creativity and these five festive hacks, the holidays will feel like a winter breeze. @natetwn.bsky.social has the hacks. #HolidaySpirit www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
A network of sensors that can provide crucial notice of a potentially serious earthquake is now up and running in Quebec and eastern Ontario. @nrcanada.bsky.social announced the expansion of the Earthquake Early Warning System on Thursday. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Alerts could arrive several seconds before shaking begins - The Weather Network
Phone, broadcast alerts could arrive several seconds before shaking begins
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December 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
A network of sensors that can provide crucial notice of a potentially serious earthquake is now up and running in Quebec and eastern Ontario. @nrcanada.bsky.social announced the expansion of the Earthquake Early Warning System on Thursday. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
A blast of frigid air from Canada is expected to dump up to a foot of snow along a stretch extending from Michigan to central New England, putting more than 16 million Americans under winter storm advisories, forecasters said on Monday. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Wintry blast comes on the heels of a storm that brought more than a foot of snow to parts of the U.S. - The Weather Network
The storm, which was already dropping light snow from Iowa to Kansas on Monday morning, should strengthen as it rolls eastward, said meteorologist Rich Otto of the National Weather Service's Weather P...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A blast of frigid air from Canada is expected to dump up to a foot of snow along a stretch extending from Michigan to central New England, putting more than 16 million Americans under winter storm advisories, forecasters said on Monday. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
This weekend, the majority of Toronto’s artificially cooled, outdoor rinks opened. Toronto is home to 54 outdoor rinks run by @toronto.ca, making it the world capital for mechanically cooled, outdoor skating rinks. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social story. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
A city built for ice, Toronto's outdoor skating is officially open - The Weather Network
It takes a lot of work and technology to keep 54 artificial, outdoor ice rinks operational in Toronto, but Mother Nature is lending a helping hand to start the 2025-26 season
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December 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This weekend, the majority of Toronto’s artificially cooled, outdoor rinks opened. Toronto is home to 54 outdoor rinks run by @toronto.ca, making it the world capital for mechanically cooled, outdoor skating rinks. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social story. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Recent study revealed plants are starting to lose more water under high temperatures. Known as "leaky plants," the abnormality is increasing because of #ClimateChange, potentially converting them from carbon sinks to carbon sources @seanmichaletz.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
Why leaky plants are a troublesome climate issue for Earth - The Weather Network
A recent study revealed that plants are starting to lose more water under high temperatures. A phenomenon known as 'leaky plants' is increasing because of climate change, potentially converting them f...
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November 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Recent study revealed plants are starting to lose more water under high temperatures. Known as "leaky plants," the abnormality is increasing because of #ClimateChange, potentially converting them from carbon sinks to carbon sources @seanmichaletz.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
November 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Ice crossings on Peel and Mackenzie rivers in N.W.T. are being affected by fall's above-average temperatures, leaving community leaders and senior @environmentca.bsky.social climatologists worried it's a sign of what can be expected in years to come. #NUwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Above-average fall impacting ice crossings on N.W.T. rivers - The Weather Network
Climatologist warns higher temperatures are sign of the times to come
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November 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Ice crossings on Peel and Mackenzie rivers in N.W.T. are being affected by fall's above-average temperatures, leaving community leaders and senior @environmentca.bsky.social climatologists worried it's a sign of what can be expected in years to come. #NUwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...