These are the top 10 weather stories in Canada from 2019
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Nope, you weren’t dreaming- the top weather stories in Canada from 2019 confirm that this has been one of the wackiest years on record. From historic flooding to Halloween being postponed, no region was left untouched by Mother Earth this year.
The list comes from David Philips, who is Environment Canada’s chief meteorologist. Without further ado, here are his top ten weather stories in Canada from 2019.
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- For the 2nd time in 3 years, the Ottawa River flood broke its own historic record.
- The Hurricane Dorian storm caused 80% of Nova Scotia’s homes and businesses to lose power.
- Calgary saw a 65-year high watermark for snowfall at the end of September.
- Arctic weather led to the coldest February in 70 years for half the country.
- On the other hand, Artic regions saw an unusually warm summer, and wildfires in the Arctic circle were visible from space
- The Prairies saw one of the worst growing seasons in recent memory.
- 20 Quebec municipalities postponed Halloween due to heavy rainstorms.
- The Polar Vortex practically cancelled spring in Eastern Canada.
- The military had to step in to help with the Saint John River flood.
- While the number of wildfires dropped significantly nationwide, the average area covered increased.
You wouldn’t think that it would be fun to read a report on weather phenomenon, but we actually recommend doing just that. In addition to giving way more information than what we just did, this report also discusses regional weather trends.
Read the full report on the top weather stories in Canada from 2019 right here.
