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Scientists work to uncover rare Mediterranean hurricanes

It's Friday the 13th! Let's take a look at some weather phobias

Why do the Great Lakes freeze unevenly?

Pothole season is here. Why do roads crack in winter, anyway?

When the skies come alive: The magic of ice crystal displays

The threat of earthquakes is very real in Canada. Are you prepared?

Explained: Why are earthquakes so hard to predict?

Snow and ice are heavy hazards that can damage trees, roofs

More than just bitter cold: The polar vortex can be quite beneficial

What is the polar vortex? How it’s responsible for dangerous cold

What exactly is 'wind chill'? It brings these hidden dangers

When is the cold too cold? How extreme cold warnings are issued

The freezing level is the invisible line that controls winter

Canada looks forward to a ‘January thaw’ every year. What is it?

65-foot towers of snow: Journey through these famous giants

What's the science behind chinook headaches? Experts still aren't sure

What is a flash freeze? Winter’s spontaneous danger explained

Why the stars twinkle so brightly in your dark winter skies

A winter storm’s track can make or break your forecast

Freezing rain and ice pellets are dangerous winter hazards

What turns a snowstorm into a raging blizzard?

'Weather bombs': Explosive storms that create ferocious conditions

What’s a Pineapple Express? Diving into this robust atmospheric river

When is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year?

Why snow squalls are so tough to forecast

Rare hurricanes can form during the wintertime

Science behind the weather: The infamous nor'easter

Meteorological winter begins today! Why? It's all about the science!

Best-before confusion leads Canadians to toss hundreds of dollars in edible food

No time to recover: Breaking down Hurricane Melissa's compounding disaster trap

Thundersnow is a rare and electrifying experience

What happens if the mega-earthquake hits California tomorrow?

What if Ceres, the largest of all known asteroids, hit Earth?

What's so super about a supermoon, anyway?

What if all the oceans evaporated from Earth's surface?

Woman fined for pouring coffee down drain: Here's why you shouldn't do it

Why do we 'fall back'?: The story of daylight saving time

Science behind the forecast: How mets knew where Hurricane Melissa was headed

FALL BACK: Let's set the record straight on daylight saving time

What does a classic fall storm look like in your part of Canada?

How do thunderstorms form and grow into immense weather powerhouses?

How do Atlantic hurricanes get their names?

How the Fujiwhara Effect forces hurricanes to dance

The incredible history and tools of the Hurricane Hunters

Welcome to fall! It's the Equinox, but why aren't we seeing equal day and night?

What does a hurricane's ‘cone of uncertainty’ mean?

Why do frigid mornings keep getting colder after sunrise?

Do the warm Great Lakes mean lots of snow this winter?

What’s the difference between hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones?

How troughs and ridges affect the weather in your neighbourhood

The high-stakes factors that decide where a hurricane tracks

When and where could a tsunami happen in the Atlantic Ocean?

Why on Earth is the planet’s day getting shorter?

Rip currents are a natural hazard along coasts – here’s how to spot them

Large chunks of snow crash from roof, just missing car

Bystanders risk lives to help women caught in floodwaters

Olympic Profile: Kiki Alexander reps Canada in alpine skiing

How to prevent ice dams and harmful roof leaks 

Satellite captures huge ice crack forming across Lake Erie

Disgusting amount of garbage washes into river after heavy rain

Carbon's hidden superpower: How extreme warming can trigger an ice age

Feels like -64: Harshest cold wave in decades hits Canada

Here's a trick to keep ice off your porch and car

Building Arctic highway is hard. Doing it on thawing permafrost is even harder

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