Canada is bracing for heavy snowfall as an area of low pressure moves along the US-Canada border. A weather warning has been issued for the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, with 150-250mm (6-10in) of snow expected. Temperatures are unlikely to exceed -20C in parts of Canada.
Key Points
- A weather warning has been issued for the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, with 150-250mm (6-10in) of snow expected.
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Temperatures are unlikely to exceed -20C in parts of Canada.
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Sri Lanka is bracing for heavy rain as an area of low pressure moves north-westwards.
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Europe experienced a sharp rise in temperatures over the weekend.
Canada is bracing for heavy snowfall as an area of low pressure moves along the US-Canada border. A weather warning has been issued for the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, with 150-250mm (6-10in) of snow expected.
Heavy Snowfall in Western Canada
The heavy snowfall brought significant amounts of snow to parts of western Canada over the weekend. Edmonton was pummelled with 19 centimeters of snow on Friday and Saturday, while some areas received up to 35 centimeters.
Temperatures Unlikely to Exceed -20C
The temperature is likely to struggle to rise above -20C in parts of Saskatoon, which is more than 15C (59F) below the average for this time of year. The cold air is forecast to push southwards into the US towards the weekend and into next week.
Sri Lanka Braced for Heavy Rain
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is bracing for heavy rain as an area of low pressure moves north-westwards. A red weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms and 100-150mm of rain in 24 hours.
Europe Experiences Sharp Rise in Temperatures
At the weekend, swaths of north-western Europe experienced a sharp rise in temperatures as Storm Bert ended a spell of wintry weather. Paris recorded minimum temperatures in the mid-teens on Sunday, closer to its July average minimum than the November norm.
Residents Enjoy Weekend Snowfall
Residents in Edmonton, Alberta, enjoyed a day of snowfall on Saturday, with some areas receiving up to 15-25 centimeters of snow. Edmonton was pummelled with 19 centimeters on Friday and Saturday. Nine centimeters fell at the airport, south of the city, during that time.
Weather Alerts Issued for Alberta
Environment Canada has not issued any weather alerts for Alberta Sunday. There is a 60 per cent chance of flurries in the forecast for Edmonton during the day, but that drops to a 30 per cent change Sunday night.
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