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An incredibly rare tropical cyclone might develop near Hawaii this week

It’s the middle of winter, but one rogue system near Hawaii could try to become the earliest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the eastern Pacific.

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Coldest air in years could blanket Ontario and Quebec through Saturday

Extremely cold temperatures are likely across parts of Ontario and Quebec on Friday morning and Saturday morning.

(UGC/Virginia MacDonald) Frozen bubbles in Ontario

Climate Impacts

World's oceans broke heat records again in 2021

Last year was at least the third year in a row for record-breaking ocean heat.

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Shop the Weather

5 fun winter products your kids will love

After school, weekends, and snow days were made for good times. We've rounded up the top winter products that will have your kids asking to play in the snow over and over again.

Product photo from the Tube Pro Inc. website

Tube Pro Inc.

Catastrophes

Doomsday Clock locked in at 100 seconds to midnight for third year in a row

The world remains stuck in an extremely dangerous moment, says the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Dr. Daniel Holz, co-chair of science and security board, and professor at the University of Chicago in the Departments of Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, the Enrico Fermi Institute, and the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics, and Dr. Suzet McKinney, member of the science and security board, Principal and Director of Life Sciences for Sterling Bay, present the 2022 Doomsday Clock, set at 100 seconds to midnight for the third year in a row by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

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Tongan 'real life Aquaman' survives 27-hour swim after tsunami

"I just floated, bashed around by the big waves that kept coming."

A plume rises over Tonga when the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted in this satellite image taken by Himawari-8, a Japanese weather satellite operated by Japan Meteorological Agency, on January 15, 2022 and released by National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and obtained by Reuters on January 16, 2022. National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)/Handout via REUTERS

REUTERS: A plume rises over Tonga when the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted in this satellite image taken by Himawari-8, a Japanese weather satellite operated by Japan Meteorological Agency, on January 15, 2022 and released by National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and obtained by Reuters on January 16, 2022. National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)/Handout via REUTERS

Nature

Heavy rain days can substantially harm economic growth: study

Water is a valuable resource, but too much at one time can be harmful for an economy.

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Why is ice so slippery?

We all know it's slippery, but do you actually know why ice is slippery? Allow this science to clarify. 

A woman slips and fell on a wintry staircase - Getty Images

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Major temperature drop in Ontario will stay locked for some time, beware of ice

A substantial 20-22-degree temperature dive across southern Ontario will lead to a hard freeze through Thursday after a brief warm-up melted existing snowpack. Icy surfaces will lead to tricky travel, whether on sidewalks or the roads.

Ontario ice - Rachel Modestino Jan 20

Freezing rain, blowing snow will make for slick roads in Alberta Thursday

Those travelling across parts of Alberta Thursday will likely encounter slippery roads as a band of freezing rain and snow treks through with a noticeable uptick in temperatures.

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Your Weather First: The Golden Horseshoe

Your Weather First has the inside scoop on the weather forecast for the GTA and Greater Golden Horseshoe area – directly from The Weather Network’s Forecast Centre meteorologists. 
The insider info here will help you make better decisions when weather is a factor in your plans. 

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How weather has impacted US presidential inaugurations, namely the Kennedy storm

There are so many variables during a presidential inauguration, including the sometimes unpredictable weather. 

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CBC News

New 11-storey building in downtown Victoria may harm birds, biologist says

Developer says it has taken steps to mitigate risks to birds, including using fritted glass

Aryze Developments/CBC

Central Quebec rattled by 2.6-magnitude earthquake, shaking reported

While there was some shaking felt in parts of central Quebec from the minor earthquake Wednesday evening, there were no reports of damage or injuries.

Earthquake Quebec

New Doomsday Clock announcement coming Thursday. Here's how to watch

Will the Clock tick closer to midnight or have we moved further away from the threat of Doomsday?

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Meteorite that nearly hit B.C. woman may be 470 million years old

While the age hasn't been verified, the director of Western University's paleomagnetic and petrophysical laboratory surmises the meteorite that nearly hit a B.C. woman last fall originated from a collision in the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars about 470 million years ago.


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Everyone needs a home emergency kit. Here's what to stock yours with

Whether it's due to damage from severe thunderstorms in peak summer, or a crippling ice storm in the winter, every household should be prepared to spend a prolonged period of time without power or even access to help.

Pexels Roger Brown Emergency Kit

Study finds invasive species could 'hitchhike' their way into Antarctica

Researchers say they were surprised by the findings.

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Climate Solutions

What is Africa's Great Green Wall and how could it affect the climate?

The Great Green Wall could capture enormous amounts of carbon and bring much-needed rainfall to arid regions across Africa, but some scientists say that more research needs to be done on its potential impacts on the global climate before it is completed.

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Another quick shot of snow, rain and cold blasts through Atlantic Canada

The unsettled weather won't be taking a break from Atlantic Canada for long, as another system is set to move in Wednesday afternoon with more wintry precipitation.


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NASA ‘snow hunters’ fly above the GTA during Monday’s winter storm

While heavy snowfall and whiteout conditions brought the Greater Toronto Area's (GTA) Monday morning commute to a standstill, NASA’s P-3 Orion flew into the worst of it to conduct the first study of its kind in 30 years.

Jan. 17, 2022 satellite image of winter storm/NASA

Australia's 2019-20 catastrophic bushfire season affected 80% of Australians

Australia's unprecedented bushfire seasons burned 20 per cent of the country's forests.

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Canada’s 'biggest winter playground' offers a connection to nature

As part of the Canadian Wildlife Federation's Below Zero campaign, which encourages people to stay connected with nature during the winter, the organization has compiled a list of 50 fun things to do outside.

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Tricky travel in parts of Ontario with snow, freezing drizzle risk

No break from the wintry weather in southern Ontario as another clipper system threatens more snowfall accumulations through Wednesday, as well as the chance for freezing drizzle in parts of the region. 

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Coquihalla Highway reopening to regular traffic between Hope and Merritt

Travel-pattern changes, reduced speed limits in effect when route reopens for all motorists on Wednesday.

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Woman takes selfie as her car sinks into the Rideau River

A driver found themselves in a terrifying situation recently and took a selfie to commemorate.

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Boy's quick thinking saves neighbour stuck in snow

Clayton McGuire spotted the fallen man, almost covered in snow.

CBC - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/8-year-old-boy-s-quick-thinking-1.6318368

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The Conversation

Cover your face, wear a hat and stay hydrated to exercise safely in winter

Cold weather exercise can keep us healthy, but there are risks.

Photo by Barbara Olsen from [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-senior-man-running-in-park-in-autumn-morning-7869565/)


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Candid Closeup: Spreading love through the beauty of Lake of Bays, Muskoka

*Candid Closeup* is a weekly segment that features Canadians from coast to coast who love to share their weather. In this episode, The Weather Network's Kim MacDonald speaks with Val Dixon about her mission to spread cheer in her community.


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Treacherous travel, road closures as dangerous storm moves through Prairies

Drivers are urged to avoid any non-essential travel across the eastern Prairies on Tuesday as snow and powerful winds make for near zero visibility.  