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Latest Weather News - Peterborough

• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

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  6 hours
• Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activities

  Ottawa, Belleville and Kingston registered some of the worst air pollution levels in the country, maxing out the air quality index at very high risk. 

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  Jun 7
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• Ontario seeing more forest fires amid unprecedented season across Canada

  Officials with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry are closely monitoring a growing number of active fires in the province's north, particularly the northeast.

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  Jun 6
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• Arctic will likely see summer free of ice by 2030, research says

  That would mean that by the end of the melt season in September, the Arctic would have less than one million square kilometres of sea ice, even under low emissions.

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  Jun 6
• Smoke spreads to large swath of Ontario as forest fires rage in Quebec

  The Ottawa Valley and even parts of the Greater Toronto Area are experiencing some of the poorest air quality in North America, Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said.

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  Jun 6
• Summer 2023 weather: What to expect across Canada

  Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell takes a look at what's expected weather-wise across Canada this summer.

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  Jun 5
• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Peterborough area

  Environment Canada says conditions are 'favourable' for severe thunderstorms along with strong wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h, heavy rains and 'pea to dime-sized' hail.

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  Jun 2
• Longest stretch of summer-like weather so far this year for southern Ontario on the way

  The longest stretch of summer-like weather so far this year for southern Ontario is on the way. Here's a look at what's expected and when it will begin.

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  May 25
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• Long weekend weather: What to expect in southern Ontario

  The Victoria Day long weekend is often seen as the unofficial start to summer, but will it feel like it weather-wise?

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  May 18
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• Wednesday night frost advisory issued for large swath of Ontario

  For the second straight night, gardeners and growers in southern Ontario are going to need to keep a close eye on the overnight temperatures due to a risk of frost.

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  May 17
• ‘Cover up plants’: Frost warning issued for large section of Ontario by Environment Canada

  Environment Canada has issued a frost warning for a portion of Ontario, stretching from Waterloo Region to Cornwall, and as far north as Sault Ste. Marie and North Bay.

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  May 16
• Alberta wildfire smoke spreads to Ontario, eastern Canada

  Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said in parts of southern Ontario, the smoke is thick enough "to almost completely block out the sun."

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  May 9
• Flood watch issued for Gull River watershed in Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County

  Potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities with the Gull River watershed.

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  May 2
• Parts of Ontario brace for fresh rainfall, potential flooding

  Parts of Ontario have already seen days of rain, but Environment Canada warned that further downpours are likely on the way for Sunday afternoon into Monday.

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  Apr 30
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• Some parts of southern Ontario could see a month’s worth of rain over just a few days

  "Chilly and unsettled" conditions are expected for southern Ontario though next week. But there is some hope for a possible return of summer-like weather relatively soon.

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  Apr 25
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  How a new ‘nature economy’ is transforming the fight for B.C.’s ancient forests

  Some communities in Canada are embracing a 'nature economy.' It's the idea of protecting nature as a way of generating economic development.

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  Apr 20
• ‘Major pattern change’ to bring much warmer temperatures to southern Ontario

  A "major pattern change" will bring much warmer temperatures to southern Ontario in the coming days. Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell details what's expected.

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  Apr 7
• Deadly ice storm leaves 3 dead, hundreds of thousands still without power

  Hydro-Québec says electricity has been restored for one-third of affected customers while in Ontario, power outages are expected to be a 'multi-day' situation.

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  Apr 7
• Ontario derecho, tornado recovery funding not enough, municipalities say

  Funding meant to help Ontario communities recover from extreme wind damage won't be enough to make property and business owners whole or eliminate risks to vital infrastructure.

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  Apr 7
• Man dies from fallen branch as ice storm wreaks havoc on Quebec, Ontario

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was in Montreal alongside Mayor Valérie Plante, said it is important for people to stay safe and 'pull together.'

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  Apr 6
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• Ganaraska, Crowe Valley conservation authorities issue flood advisories

  Heavy rainfall amounts on Wednesday along with milder temperatures will lead to potential for flooding risks, the conservation authorities say.

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  Apr 5
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• Thousands without power as heavy storms hit Ontario and Quebec

  Thousands of people in Ontario are without power after a messy mix of freezing rain and thunderstorms pummeled parts of the province.

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  Apr 5
• Kawartha, Crowe Valley conservation authorities issue watershed conditions statements

  Both conservation authorities say widespread flooding is not expected but water levels and flows in watercourses will remain elevated over the weekend.

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  Mar 31
• Freezing rain in forecast for southern Ontario on Friday

  A special weather statement has been issued for most of southern Ontario on Friday, with freezing rain possible throughout the morning.

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  Mar 31