Current Conditions - Peterborough, ON

Latest Weather News - Peterborough

• ‘Weather whiplash’: Arctic blast to follow warm temps, possible thunderstorms in southern Ontario

  Southern Ontario residents are set to experience a "weather whiplash" this week, with an Arctic blast set to follow possible thunderstorms and double-digit high temperatures.

  Weather

  Feb 26
• Snow on the way as more typical winter weather returns to southern Ontario

  Temperatures have dropped and snow is possible later this week in southern Ontario as more typical winter weather returns to the region. 

  Weather

  Feb 12
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• Impassable winter roads create ‘dire’ situation for Ontario First Nations: NAN

  Impassable winter roads are delaying vital shipments and threatening the safety of First Nations across northern Ontario, leaders warn.

  Canada

  Feb 11
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• Peterborough weather warms to snap near century-old record

  The weather agency says the weather on Feb. 9 broke a record held by nearly a century.

  Weather

  Feb 9
• February heat: Why parts of Ontario could see record-breaking temperatures

  Unusually mild weather is set to overtake much of southern Ontario on Friday with record-breaking temperatures possible for cities such as Toronto.

  Weather

  Feb 9
• Groundhog Day: Wiarton Willie predicts early spring for Ontario

  Groundhog Day returns on Friday and if Wiarton Willie sees his shadow, then we will experience six weeks more of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, we will see an early spring.

  Weather

  Feb 2
• Rain, mild weather triggers flood watch for Peterborough area

  Otonabee Conservation warns the continuous melt of snow and ice over the next four days will result in higher water levels and flows of local rivers, streams and creeks.

  Environment

  Jan 24
• Kawartha Conservation issues watershed conditions statement ahead of milder weather

  Kawartha Conservation says flows and water levels are within 'seasonal range,' yet forecasted rain and snowmelt will produce 'localized runoff and elevated water levels.'

  Environment

  Jan 23
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• Snow headed to southern Ontario Tuesday, some areas could see up to 10 cm

  A round of snow is headed to southern Ontario on Tuesday, though a "significant" melt is on the way later this week. 

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  Jan 22
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• Extreme cold warnings for parts of Ontario, Environment Canada says

  Several parts of Ontario are under various winter weather warnings, including an extreme cold warning for a stretch of communities in the province's southwest. 

  Weather

  Jan 16
• Frigid and snowy weather forecast for parts of Canada amid cold snap

  Special statements and snowfall warnings are in effect for much of British Columbia. Most of Alberta and Saskatchewan remain in the icy grip of an extreme cold warning.

  Weather

  Jan 16
• 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.

  Weather

  Jan 16
• 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.

  Weather

  Jan 15
• 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?

  Weather

  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
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• 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. 

  Weather

  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.

  Weather

  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.

  Environment

  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.

  Weather

  Jan 8
• ‘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.

  Weather

  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
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• 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.

  Weather

  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.

  Weather

  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.

  Weather

  Dec 22, 2023