Calgary, Quebec, and Windsor are currently facing severe windy conditions, with gusts reaching up to 120 km/h in some regions. In Calgary, residents can expect warm temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius on St. Patrick’s Day, but strong winds will dominate the weather forecast.
Wind gusts in Calgary could reach up to 80 km/h in the morning and 60 km/h in the afternoon, according to meteorologist Heather Pimiskern, who noted, “It will be quite blustery.” This weather pattern is expected to continue for several days.
In Quebec, the high winds have resulted in significant disruptions, causing power outages for over 315,000 Hydro-Quebec clients. Wind gusts in the province reached up to 120 km/h, leading to widespread damage. Environment Canada warned that “the winds could cause damage to structures such as roofs, fences and soft shelters.” Several schools in the Greater Montreal area were closed due to these outages.
The City of Windsor also reported challenges related to the windy conditions, receiving over 180 service calls related to wind damage. Winds in Windsor were recorded between 90 km/h and 115 km/h, prompting local officials to address fallen trees and debris. Yemi Adeyeye stated, “Trees that are blocking city right-of-ways, so blocking the road, and impedes people from going about their normal business.”
As the Spring Equinox approaches on March 20, which officially signals more hours of daylight, residents are advised to remain cautious. Heather Pimiskern mentioned, “We’re looking at another system coming in on Saturday that will plunge us back into more typical March weather for this time of the year.”
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of damage and recovery efforts across the affected areas, but local authorities are actively monitoring the situation.
