Nathan Howes TWN
@natetwnclimate.bsky.social
Digital reporter at @weathernetwork.bsky.social. Former Metroland Media reporter, The Sheridan Sun editor. Sheridan College print-journalism graduate. X: https://twitter.com/HowesNathan | Bio: https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/author/nathan-howes
My 2024 story with @cwf-fcf.bsky.social. Odd wildlife behaviour has been observed due to "false" springs or delayed winter starts. With #ClimateChange, more tales of wildlife behavioural changes, or getting "tricked" by extreme weather, can be expected. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
Climate change effects on Canadian wildlife show how vital winter is - The Weather Network
While many Canadians may not be particularly fond of winter, the season is critical for numerous reasons, especially for the well-being of our wildlife.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM
My 2024 story with @cwf-fcf.bsky.social. Odd wildlife behaviour has been observed due to "false" springs or delayed winter starts. With #ClimateChange, more tales of wildlife behavioural changes, or getting "tricked" by extreme weather, can be expected. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a watershed conditions statement that says there is a risk of flooding and ice jams in some areas over the next week. Ice jams can form quickly and lead to flooding, GRCA warns. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
February 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a watershed conditions statement that says there is a risk of flooding and ice jams in some areas over the next week. Ice jams can form quickly and lead to flooding, GRCA warns. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
From Argentina to Australia to South Africa, record heat and raging #wildfires are rampaging through Southern Hemisphere at start of 2026, with scientists predicting even more extreme temperatures could lie ahead, and possibly another global, annual high. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Record heat and raging fires ring in 2026 across the Southern Hemisphere - The Weather Network
The extremes are occurring even as the world remains under the cooling influence of a weak La Niña. Despite this moderating factor, temperatures are reaching record-highs in various locales.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:47 AM
From Argentina to Australia to South Africa, record heat and raging #wildfires are rampaging through Southern Hemisphere at start of 2026, with scientists predicting even more extreme temperatures could lie ahead, and possibly another global, annual high. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
As snowmobilers take advantage of ideal winter conditions, the OPP is highlighting the serious dangers on the trails and providing essential safety advice to ensure a fun and safe riding season. @vfennalvarado.bsky.social with the story. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
OPP urges safety as snowmobile season sees multiple fatalities - The Weather Network
As snowmobilers take advantage of ideal winter conditions, the Ontario Provincial Police are highlighting the serious dangers on the trails and providing essential safety advice to ensure a fun and sa...
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February 11, 2026 at 11:51 PM
As snowmobilers take advantage of ideal winter conditions, the OPP is highlighting the serious dangers on the trails and providing essential safety advice to ensure a fun and safe riding season. @vfennalvarado.bsky.social with the story. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
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According to CatIQ, Canada saw another year of extreme weather in 2025, with insured losses reaching C$2.4 billion and an additional C$1 billion in uninsured damages.
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'Societal loss' from Canada's extreme weather in 2025 was $3.4B - The Weather Network
Canada experienced another year of extreme weather in 2025, with insured costs of C$2.4 billion and uninsured damages adding another C$1 billion to the final amount.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:45 AM
According to CatIQ, Canada saw another year of extreme weather in 2025, with insured losses reaching C$2.4 billion and an additional C$1 billion in uninsured damages.
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The unrelenting cold finally comes to a close for Ontario as the pesky Arctic air finally moves out. @torontopearson.bsky.social rose to above freezing on Tuesday, the first time the temperature reached more than zero degrees in 23 days. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
February 11, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The unrelenting cold finally comes to a close for Ontario as the pesky Arctic air finally moves out. @torontopearson.bsky.social rose to above freezing on Tuesday, the first time the temperature reached more than zero degrees in 23 days. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
While Southern Canada may escape the Arctic blast, the North will bear the brunt of winter's return. The Far North will be dealing with extreme cold, with wind chills dropping to -60. #NTwx #NUwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
-50ºC reading returns to Canada; here's where - The Weather Network
As parts of Canada finally get a bit of a reprieve, one part of the country will be dealing with extreme cold with wind chills dropping to -60
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February 10, 2026 at 10:27 PM
While Southern Canada may escape the Arctic blast, the North will bear the brunt of winter's return. The Far North will be dealing with extreme cold, with wind chills dropping to -60. #NTwx #NUwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
In a season that has seen wildly uneven snowfall amounts across Atlantic Canada, find out if this week will buck the trend. A Q-and-A @50shadesofvan.bsky.social on the incoming bout of heavy snowfall for the East Coast. #NBstorm #NSstorm #PEstorm #NLwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
February 10, 2026 at 3:09 AM
In a season that has seen wildly uneven snowfall amounts across Atlantic Canada, find out if this week will buck the trend. A Q-and-A @50shadesofvan.bsky.social on the incoming bout of heavy snowfall for the East Coast. #NBstorm #NSstorm #PEstorm #NLwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
How some animals stay warm during winter months. Animals have their own equivalent to what human beings experience as that unpleasant biting, mixed with pins-and-needles, sensation that urges us to warm up soon or suffer consequences. @waynestate.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
Is winter miserable for wildlife? - The Weather Network
Here's how some of our favourite animals stay warm during harsh winter months.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:42 AM
How some animals stay warm during winter months. Animals have their own equivalent to what human beings experience as that unpleasant biting, mixed with pins-and-needles, sensation that urges us to warm up soon or suffer consequences. @waynestate.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
The mid-winter report card for Canada is in. See how your province or territory scored. Who is passing? Who needs to catch up? Spoiler alert: You’ve only earned an A if you actually felt winter. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social with the report. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Canada’s 2025-26 winter report card: Did your province pass? - The Weather Network
The mid-winter report card for Canada is in. See how your province or territory scored. Who is passing? Who needs to catch up?
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February 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The mid-winter report card for Canada is in. See how your province or territory scored. Who is passing? Who needs to catch up? Spoiler alert: You’ve only earned an A if you actually felt winter. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social with the report. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Many areas in Spain and Portugal are under water after excessive rainfall that was brought on by successive severe weather events, including Saturday's #StormMarta. Grazalema, Spain, recorded more than 500 mm of rain in 24 hours. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
February 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Many areas in Spain and Portugal are under water after excessive rainfall that was brought on by successive severe weather events, including Saturday's #StormMarta. Grazalema, Spain, recorded more than 500 mm of rain in 24 hours. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Better late than never, B.C., as some much-needed, lower-elevation snowfall will be coming to the South Coast mountains. That will be most welcome by the ski hills in need of snow. #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
February 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Better late than never, B.C., as some much-needed, lower-elevation snowfall will be coming to the South Coast mountains. That will be most welcome by the ski hills in need of snow. #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
This year’s record-low snowpack in the West is a preview of things to come. The snow deposited in winter on parts of Western Canada, and the water contained in that snow, declined from 2000 to 2019, according to study from Concordia University researchers. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
This year’s record-low snowpack in the West is a preview of things to come - The Weather Network
This year’s record-low snowpack in the West is a preview of things to come
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February 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
This year’s record-low snowpack in the West is a preview of things to come. The snow deposited in winter on parts of Western Canada, and the water contained in that snow, declined from 2000 to 2019, according to study from Concordia University researchers. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
Spanish state weather agency @aemet.es warned on Saturday that #StormMarta would bring snow and hazardous coastal conditions, as well as more rain. Authorities issued an orange weather warning, the second-highest after red. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Farmers report 'catastrophic' crop damage as Storm Marta hits Spain, Portugal - The Weather Network
The Iberian Peninsula has already experienced a succession of storms in recent weeks, bringing heavy rain, thunder, snow and strong gales ahead of the arrival of Storm Marta on Saturday.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Spanish state weather agency @aemet.es warned on Saturday that #StormMarta would bring snow and hazardous coastal conditions, as well as more rain. Authorities issued an orange weather warning, the second-highest after red. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
The climate the @winterolympicgames.bsky.social were born into is changing fast. With fewer than a dozen countries predicted to be able to host the Winter Olympics by 2040 due to #ClimateChange, @iocmedia.bsky.social is facing an unprecedented challenge. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
Climate change throws wrench into scheduling future Winter Olympics - The Weather Network
With fewer than a dozen countries predicted to be able to host the Winter Olympics by 2040 due to climate change, the International Olympic Committee is facing an unprecedented challenge
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February 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
The climate the @winterolympicgames.bsky.social were born into is changing fast. With fewer than a dozen countries predicted to be able to host the Winter Olympics by 2040 due to #ClimateChange, @iocmedia.bsky.social is facing an unprecedented challenge. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
The bill for the insured and uninsured losses from extreme weather events in Canada in 2025 has came in, and it is quite the hefty tab. Insured costs totalled C$2.4 billion but uninsured damages added another C$1 billion to amount. @iclrcanada.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
'Societal loss' from Canada's extreme weather in 2025 was $3.4B - The Weather Network
Canada experienced another year of extreme weather in 2025, with insured costs of C$2.4 billion and uninsured damages adding another C$1 billion to the final amount.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:04 AM
The bill for the insured and uninsured losses from extreme weather events in Canada in 2025 has came in, and it is quite the hefty tab. Insured costs totalled C$2.4 billion but uninsured damages added another C$1 billion to amount. @iclrcanada.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
February has barely begun and Canada has already recorded its first 20-degree temperature of the year. Where was it recorded? www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
We officially hit 20 C in Canada today. Here's where - The Weather Network
It's only Feb. 4, but we officially have the country's first 20-degree daytime high in 2026.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:16 PM
February has barely begun and Canada has already recorded its first 20-degree temperature of the year. Where was it recorded? www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
@50shadesofvan.bsky.social discusses the notable increase in daylight hours across Canada during February. Discover how much extra sun cities from Toronto to Yellowknife will see, and learn about the sun's growing power as we move away from winter solstice. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
February’s significant daylight comeback is here, Canada - The Weather Network
We discuss the significant increase in daylight hours across Canada during February. Discover how much extra sun cities from Toronto to Yellowknife will see, and learn about the growing power of the s...
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February 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM
@50shadesofvan.bsky.social discusses the notable increase in daylight hours across Canada during February. Discover how much extra sun cities from Toronto to Yellowknife will see, and learn about the sun's growing power as we move away from winter solstice. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
The Winter Games are back in Italy for the second time in 20 years. We provide a detailed weather breakdown for the 2026 #WinterGames in Italy. Explore the climate comparisons among host venues like Milan and Cortina, as well as past hosts. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
February 4, 2026 at 1:27 AM
The Winter Games are back in Italy for the second time in 20 years. We provide a detailed weather breakdown for the 2026 #WinterGames in Italy. Explore the climate comparisons among host venues like Milan and Cortina, as well as past hosts. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
The Town of Trepassey has declared a state of emergency because of storm damage to a road that's preventing emergency access and the risk of coastal flooding. #NLwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Already damaged breakwater is nearly destroyed, mayor says - The Weather Network
Already damaged breakwater is nearly destroyed, mayor says
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February 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM
The Town of Trepassey has declared a state of emergency because of storm damage to a road that's preventing emergency access and the risk of coastal flooding. #NLwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Southern Ontario experiencing its most persistent, cold stretch in more than a decade, with it pushing more than 16 days of consecutive, below-freezing temperatures. A run not seen since historic winter of 2014-15. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social story. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
February 3, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Southern Ontario experiencing its most persistent, cold stretch in more than a decade, with it pushing more than 16 days of consecutive, below-freezing temperatures. A run not seen since historic winter of 2014-15. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social story. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Maple harvesters are soon going to be tapping their trees. But last year's drought conditions depleted groundwater levels in parts of New Brunswick, leaving some maple harvesters concerned about what it could mean for this season's yield. #NBwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/life...
Concerns over less maple sap this year due to 2025 drought: N.B. harvesters - The Weather Network
Maple harvesters are soon going to be tapping their trees
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February 3, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Maple harvesters are soon going to be tapping their trees. But last year's drought conditions depleted groundwater levels in parts of New Brunswick, leaving some maple harvesters concerned about what it could mean for this season's yield. #NBwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/life...
Feb. 2 is more than just a day for the #groundhogs. It's also a day to mark the importance of our wetlands. With Canada having lost up to 70 per cent of them, #WorldWetlandsDay2026 aims to increase awareness of the vital ecosystem. @ncccnc.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
Feb. 2 isn't just about the groundhogs. Why World Wetlands Day matters - The Weather Network
Feb. 2 is more than just a day for the groundhogs. It's also a day to mark the importance of our wetlands. With Canada having lost up to 70 per cent of them, World Wetlands Day aims to increase awaren...
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February 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Feb. 2 is more than just a day for the #groundhogs. It's also a day to mark the importance of our wetlands. With Canada having lost up to 70 per cent of them, #WorldWetlandsDay2026 aims to increase awareness of the vital ecosystem. @ncccnc.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
Barrie is in midst of significant weather event. Between Nov. 1, 2025 and Jan. 28, 2026, more than 300 cm of snow, or 9.5 feet, have accumulated on ground. Conditions prompted @cityofbarrie.bsky.social officials to put it on "high" alert on Dec. 28. #ONstorm www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Buried: Ontario city on ‘high alert’ after 300 cm of snow - The Weather Network
The city has been on high alert since December 28.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Barrie is in midst of significant weather event. Between Nov. 1, 2025 and Jan. 28, 2026, more than 300 cm of snow, or 9.5 feet, have accumulated on ground. Conditions prompted @cityofbarrie.bsky.social officials to put it on "high" alert on Dec. 28. #ONstorm www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
In a victory for the federal government, the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld its decision to list plastics as toxic, enabling Ottawa to ban single-use #plastic items. The decision deals a blow to Canada's plastics industry. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Appeal court rules in favour of Ottawa's toxic plastic listing | CBC News
In a victory for the Liberal government, the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld its decision to list plastics as toxic, enabling Ottawa to ban single-use plastic items.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:31 PM
In a victory for the federal government, the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld its decision to list plastics as toxic, enabling Ottawa to ban single-use #plastic items. The decision deals a blow to Canada's plastics industry. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...