Environment Canada issues weather alerts for much of the country

Snow covers a Christmas display on Dec. 10, 2025. (Courtesy: Dianne Carlisle)

Ten provinces and territories are under weather warnings from Environment Canada this weekend, as winter fast approaches.

In B.C., snowfall warnings are in effect in places like North and South Peace River, where 10 to 20 cm is expected. Along the Fraser Valley, including Chilliwack, Hope, and Abbotsford, a special weather statement warned wet weather conditions would continue in flood-prone areas. This comes as flooding swept across the U.S. border into Abbotsford this week, after torrential rains cut off parts of B.C. highways.

Winter storm warnings are also in effect for the north coast, including Kitimat and Terrace, with snowfall accumulations of 30 to 40 cm predicted, along with freezing rain, which is expected in Prince George.

In Alberta, more than 70 cold weather warnings were in effect for much of the northern part of the province, with very cold temperatures expected at or below minus 40 degrees.

In Manitoba, a swath of the southern part of the province, including Winnipeg and Brandon, is under a cold weather alert. Temperatures with the wind chill are expected to hit below minus 40.

In the Northwest Territories, blizzard warnings were issued for Paulatuk and the Tuktoyaktuk-East Channel region. Poor visibility and blowing snow is expected.

In the Yukon, snowfall warnings are in effect for the Cassiar Mountains and Watson Lake, where 10 to 15 cm of snowfall is expected. Cold weather alerts were issued for Dawson and Mayo, where the wind chill ranged from minus 50 to minus 55.

In Ontario, snow squall warnings were issued for the southeastern part of the province, with 20 to 40 cm of snowfall expected.

A special weather statement is in place for the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, which is expecting strong winds with up to 15 cm of snowfall.

In Nova Scotia, a special weather statement is in place for the northern and eastern parts of the province, with 20 cm or more of snowfall expected between Sunday night and Monday.

In Prince Edward Island, a special weather statement is in place for Kings County, which is expected to see a period of heavy snow – 15 cm or more – along with strong winds of 70 to 80 km/h.

For Newfoundland and Labrador, a weather statement is in place for the province’s northeastern and central regions, parts of western Newfoundland, and the Northern Peninsula East. Snowfall of between 20 to 40 cm is expected, with higher amounts possible. Strong winds are also expected for northeastern Newfoundland and the Great Northern Peninsula, as well as in central and western Newfoundland.