From an early-season heat wave , leading to a rapid onset of the wildfire season, followed by stormy conditions and substantial impact. rainfall , Manitoba and northwestern Ontario Have definitely noticed it everywhere over the last seven days.
Additionally, two tornadoes were verified to have taken place on May 15.
Currently, with temperatures dropping quickly, meteorologists are examining the possibility of snowfall in those mentioned areas.
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Temperatures are expected to plummet significantly on Saturday, shifting from typical levels to near freezing, due to lying on the colder side of a front. low-pressure area above the Great Lakes Some regions might experience temperatures dropping below freezing point—particularly at elevated altitudes.
As the mercury drops, we'll be seeing one last cold snap of frosty conditions.
A light snowfall is predicted for Sunday across northwestern Ontario, spanning from Kenora to Thunder Bay. Although the accumulation isn’t expected to be substantial—given that the snow may melt upon landing—motorists using these roads should still exercise care. It’s probable that many drivers have already switched over to their summer tires.
This sudden surge of wintry weather arrives as a worsening wildfire emergency unfolds in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario. Multiple uncontained fires are putting numerous individuals under evacuation warnings as these infernos approach rural areas and camping sites.
Fortunately, the lower temperatures and rainfall ought to assist firefighters in bringing the wildfires under control.
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As of May 16, there are 10 forest fires presently active in northwestern Ontario, with five of them being uncontained, as reported by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
As of May 16, the Province of Manitoba reports that there are 16 ongoing wildfires in Manitoba.
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