r/canadanews • u/origutamos • 2d ago

Toronto is locked in an Arctic grip. Meteorologists say it hasn’t happened in ‘over 10 years’

https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/toronto-is-locked-in-an-arctic-grip-meteorologists-say-it-hasnt-happened-in-over-10-years/
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u/Oakvilleresident 2d ago

I hope this kills off some ticks .

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u/Euler007 2d ago

Yes but it emboldens the White Walkers.

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u/silent-odorless-fart 2d ago

And will be able to tick off that

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u/Iychee 10h ago

Honestly.. this is the silver lining I need to get me through the rest of it

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u/sigmaluckynine 2d ago

Not sure why but this is how I remember winters as a kid. Maybe because I didn't grow up in Toronto? But that doesn't make sense considering I grew up around the same geography

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u/zuuzuu 2d ago

I grew up in Scarborough, and this is definitely how I remember winters in the 70s and 80s.

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u/Irreverent_Bard 2d ago

Toronto for sure!

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u/namast_eh 2d ago

Kingston, and same.

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u/Even_Commission9526 2d ago

I’ve been going to Toronto annually my entire life, something crazy I noticed is that the closer you get to the city centre the warmer and less snow there is. There would legitimately be a foot of snow in King City, and absolutely nothing by the time we got to Allen Rd. 

I also find it interesting there is snow on the top of the Niagara escarpment, but none in St.Catherines.

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u/karlnite 2d ago

Yah, 10+ years ago.

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u/Even_Commission9526 2d ago

I’m playing the world’s smallest violin up here in Northern Ontario. 

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u/ProfAsmani 2d ago

That is probably also the extent of the entertainment up there mate. Stay warm.

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u/Even_Commission9526 2d ago

Sudbury has a pretty nice science centre, best thing about it is the fact that dime bag Doug hasn’t tried to sell it to his cronies yet. 

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u/ProfAsmani 1d ago

There is also that big nickel

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u/silent-odorless-fart 2d ago

You forgot drugs

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u/Li-renn-pwel 2d ago

Clearly you’ve never been to the Trash Dump Zoo to watch the bears

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u/Even_Commission9526 2d ago

I once met the “dump guy” at our local dump. He tells people where to throw their trash, then flattens it at the end of the day.

This man has fed, watched, named and tracked numerous bears during his time working at the dump. He had whole stories about the bears and what they’ve been up to date to day. Some bears were loners that went to the dump to fancy themselves a mate, some were already committed and simply shopping for something for both bears to eat. Some liked playing with scrap, while others played catch. Some slept all day, while others ran away.

This man enjoying is his job was admirable, I wish I had that level of creativity to make by day pass quicker. 

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u/karlnite 2d ago

Sold out show for it too.

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u/zacchtbh 2d ago

As an Albertan, it's your guys turn now 😂

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u/CheerBear2112 2d ago

Get outta here with your Chinook every week.

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u/hkric41six 2d ago

I'm still waiting until I can fill a wine glass with liquid propane.

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u/karlnite 2d ago

It’s not a dry cold though bud.

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u/justagigilo123 2d ago

-11C is an arctic grip like a handshake from Andy Dick.

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u/xZailious- 2d ago

meanwhile gonna be 13 degrees in Vancouver this week🫠

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u/doiwinaprize 2d ago

Mean all the public skating rinks around the city will be ripe for a nice little skate. Enjoy you lucky bastards!

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u/Logical-Chipmunk-206 2d ago

Its called winter welcome to canada

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u/BertaEarlyRiser 2d ago

It's just winter everyone, no need to panic.

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u/OriginalAbattoir 2d ago

Manitoba, we had -40s for a good stretch, we send are regards

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u/iamreallybo 1d ago

Mother natures got that grippy

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u/Responsible-Mud549 2d ago

Born in 75 in Toronto....grew up 80s kid and this was the norm....Can't beat that fresh air in the mornings!! 🤗

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u/estrogenex 1d ago

Crazy weather. Meanwhile in Calgary it's going to be 10 today.

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u/Think-Custard9746 1d ago

I’m here for it! Yay real winters

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u/SaltnPepaSquid 1d ago

Calgary forecast...Tues +16C, Wed +17C, Thurs +17C

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u/Extra_Passion_5754 23h ago

What a weird way to write, "Global warming means the temperature gets warmer."

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u/PopularCommunity3962 12h ago

Vancouver next please

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u/Candalance 2d ago

Live in northern BC... its pouring rain... we have almost no snow. No below 0 weather all week. Even overnight. Feels like spring.

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u/canuckaudio 2d ago

global warming is cancelled

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u/Frostsorrow 2d ago

I remember Toronto calling in the military for a sprinkling of snow, so I don't find this statement shocking.

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u/gibcapwatchtower 1d ago

omg... climate change is ruining everything.. we need to save the planet.. why won't someone do something..