Current Conditions - Peterborough, ON

Latest Weather News - Peterborough

• As the wind blows: Why a massive winter blast in New York state gave Ontario a pass

  Wind direction makes the difference in storms brought on by lake effect over Lake Ontario. It can also protect province from the extreme temperatures some in Canada are facing.

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• Possible frazil ice prompts flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area

  Otonabee Conservation says with colder temperatures this week, along with a lack of ice cover on the Otonabee River, there is a chance for frazil ice, which could lead to flooding.

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  Jan 15
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• How long will the frigid temperatures last in southern Ontario?

  Frigid temperatures have moved into southern Ontario — so how long will this period of cold weather last?

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  Jan 15
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• Heavy snow expected – possibly even thundersnow – as storm makes way to southern Ontario

  Another winter wallop is headed for southern Ontario on Friday, with anywhere from 5 cm to 30 cm of snow expected depending on location and temperature.

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  Jan 12
• Major storm set to hit southern Ontario again, followed by frigid temps

  A major storm system is set to hit southern Ontario to kick off the weekend, with frigid temperatures moving in behind it. 

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  Jan 10
• Major winter storm hits much of southern, central Ontario

  A major winter storm dumped a mix of snow, rain and ice pellets on large parts of Ontario on Tuesday, as Environment Canada warned of another possible storm still to come.

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  Jan 9
• The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau

  2023 ranks among the top five worst years on record in insured damage from extreme weather events, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) said, but it wasn't the worst.

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  Jan 8
• A major storm is headed to southern Ontario. Here’s what to expect

  A major storm is headed to southern Ontario and will begin impacting the region Tuesday morning. Here's what's expected.

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  Jan 8
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• ‘Significant’ snowfall, risk of freezing rain for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes

  Environment Canada say between 10 and 15 centimetres of snow is expected in the region on Tuesday with a risk of freezing rain to follow.

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  Jan 8
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• High uncertainty in system track as ‘potent storm’ set to hit southern Ontario

  Meteorologists are tracking a system that's set to develop over Texas before eventually moving into the Great Lakes. 

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  Jan 5
• Northern Ontario faces freezing rain warnings as fog advisories elsewhere persist

  Freezing rain warnings were in effect Tuesday for much of northern Ontario as fog patches in other parts of the province continued to reduce visibility.

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  Dec 26, 2023
• Environment Canada warns travelers to slow down as fog hovers across Ontario

  A meteorologist with Environment Canada is warning Christmas Eve travelers to slow down on the roadways as dense fog hovering across Ontario could cause near zero visibility.

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  Dec 24, 2023
• Environment Canada warns of freezing rain for most of southern Ontario

  Overnight freezing rain is forecast for the area from London to Brockville. Communities to the north — from Barrie to Kingston — could see similar conditions on Saturday.

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  Dec 22, 2023
• Canada’s plant hardiness zones map ready to bloom for 1st time in 10 years

  Natural Resources Canada is hoping to release an updated version of Canada's plant hardiness zones map in 2024. The last time it was updated was in 2014.

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  Dec 19, 2023
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• Snow squall warning in effect for Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes, Minden

  Environment Canada says lake effect snow squalls are expected during the morning and early afternoon of Wednesday.

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  Dec 13, 2023
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• Snow squall watch in effect for northern Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes

  Environment Canada says the regions may receive between 15 to 25 centimetres of snow beginning on Tuesday night and continuing into Wednesday morning.

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  Dec 12, 2023
• What will this winter be like? Grab the hot cocoa — here’s your 2023 forecast

  After three consecutive La Niña winters, a moderate El Niño is now well established. No two are alike, so let's break down what to expect this winter.

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  Dec 1, 2023
• Snow squall watch and warning issued for a good portion of Southern Ontario

  Environment Canada issued snow squall watches and warnings for a good portion of the province as anywhere between 10 cm and 30 cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas Monday.

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  Nov 27, 2023
• Peterborough County OPP warn of icy roads, crash closes Highway 28 north of Apsley

  A section of Highway 28 north of Apsley is closed on Tuesday afternoon after a tractor-trailer jack-knifed due to icy road conditions, OPP say.

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  Nov 21, 2023
• Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Peterborough area, Kawartha Lakes

  Issued at 5:17 a.m. Wednesday, the Environment Canada advisory says snowfall amounts of 4 to 8 cm are expected with peak snowfall fates at 2 cm per hour. 

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  Nov 21, 2023
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• ‘Messy mix,’ freezing rain possible for parts of southern Ontario Wednesday

  A 'messy mix' of precipitation is possible for parts of southern Ontario on Wednesday, with some areas expected to see several millimetres of freezing rain. 

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  Nov 7, 2023
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• A light sprinkling of snow in some Ontario communities brings first signs of winter

  Several communities in Ontario are seeing their first signs of winter weather with the light sprinkling of snowflakes in the air.

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  Oct 31, 2023
• Ontario braces for cold weather on Halloween night

  Parts of Ontario could see snow and the majority of the province will be feeling the chill as children head out to trick or treat on Tuesday night.

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  Oct 30, 2023
• Summer storms in Ontario caused estimated $340 million in insured damages: IBC

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says severe storms and flash floods in Ontario this summer caused more than $340 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates.

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  Oct 16, 2023