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Destructive Atlantic hurricanes can still happen during El Niño

Potholes and sinkholes: Uncovering the hidden dangers beneath our roads

On May 26, Honolulu will lose all its shadows. Here’s why

Follow these tips to safely observe any solar eclipse

How lake breezes shape your weather

The pyrotechnic science behind Victoria Day firework displays

The science behind B.C. Ferries weather cancellations

Can you forecast a home run? Here’s what to look for this baseball season

Titanic twist: 1912 wasn’t a bad year for icebergs after all

Flooding: Is it time to stop living in basements?

Can you survive inside a tornado? This scientist did by accident

These vital ingredients make for an electrifying, dazzling thunderstorm

What happens to your brain in nature? The neuroscience explained

St. Patrick's Day green traditions linked to these weather patterns

Circle the date! Today is Pi Day for 2026!

Showering during a thunderstorm: Risky business or just a myth?

Does daylight saving time make our mornings colder?

Vancouver built up fast—but now its older towers face an earthquake reckoning

Avalanche season: What causes snow slopes to collapse and tips for surviving

We have TWO first days of spring, but which one is real?

Why salt may have caused that power outage

A winter storm’s track can make or break your forecast

Snow, freezing rain are coming. Here's how much it could slow down your commute

Scientists work to uncover rare Mediterranean hurricanes

It's Friday the 13th! Let's take a look at some weather phobias

Why do the Great Lakes freeze unevenly?

Pothole season is here. Why do roads crack in winter, anyway?

When the skies come alive: The magic of ice crystal displays

The threat of earthquakes is very real in Canada. Are you prepared?

Explained: Why are earthquakes so hard to predict?

Snow and ice are heavy hazards that can damage trees, roofs

More than just bitter cold: The polar vortex can be quite beneficial

What is the polar vortex? How it’s responsible for dangerous cold

What exactly is 'wind chill'? It brings these hidden dangers

When is the cold too cold? How extreme cold warnings are issued

The freezing level is the invisible line that controls winter

Canada looks forward to a ‘January thaw’ every year. What is it?

65-foot towers of snow: Journey through these famous giants

What's the science behind chinook headaches? Experts still aren't sure

What is a flash freeze? Winter’s spontaneous danger explained

Why the stars twinkle so brightly in your dark winter skies

Freezing rain and ice pellets are dangerous winter hazards

What turns a snowstorm into a raging blizzard?

'Weather bombs': Explosive storms that create ferocious conditions

What’s a Pineapple Express? Diving into this robust atmospheric river

When is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year?

Why snow squalls are so tough to forecast

Rare hurricanes can form during the wintertime

Science behind the weather: The infamous nor'easter

Meteorological winter begins today! Why? It's all about the science!

Best-before confusion leads Canadians to toss hundreds of dollars in edible food

No time to recover: Breaking down Hurricane Melissa's compounding disaster trap

Thundersnow is a rare and electrifying experience

What happens if the mega-earthquake hits California tomorrow?

No A/C? Use these tips to stay cool this summer

Brain-eating amoeba moving north with warming temperatures

Beach day? Here’s how to stop your phone from overheating

June Night Sky: Planets will cluster into 'friend groups'

Return of the fly! Use this handy hack to trap them

Canada's 2026 Summer Forecast: How El Niño will influence the season

Canada’s weather whiplash calms in June, but it’s not smooth sailing

Child in critical condition after winds carried bouncy castle away in Montreal

The pros and cons of an El Niño summer across Canada

Look up! The two brightest planets converge in the sky in June

June can bring major heat waves, potent storms to Canada

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