New wind chill research has determined precisely how long it takes for exposed skin to freeze in cold winter weather. This work has enabled scientists to develop new frostbite guidelines to help protect all Canadians. We have updated our Wind Chill Web Site to reflect these results.
From St. John's to Victoria, Canadians love to brag about the weather that they endure (or enjoy!). Surely their community must get the most in the entire country! But which Canadian city really is the rainiest, the snowiest or the windiest? And where is the sunshine capital?
To find the answers, David Phillips, Environment Canada's Senior Climatologist, and the nation's favourite weather guru, has analyzed 30 years of recent weather data for Canada's 100 largest cities. His results will not only provide for entertaining conversations around the dinner table, but will also be of assistance to local governments, Chambers of Commerce, tourism and recreation businesses and those seeking weather havens for retirement or health purposes.
a series of maps showing where lightning occurs most frequently in Canada, lightning activity in major cities, safety tips and more information.
Basic access to over a century and a half of historical climate and weather observations is now available. Check the weather on the day you were born or some other time and place.
Additional background information on this new service is also available.
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 32, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine
Environment Canada has analyzed 45 years of weather records for major centres across Canada, and calculated the probability of having a white snow-covered Christmas Day. Chance of a white Christmas for major centres across Canada.
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 26, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine
The Fall 2002 issue of Zephyr, the newsletter for and about the staff of the MSC, is now available online.
The Meteorological Service of Canada's annual report 2001-2002.
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 25, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 24, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine
The ozone balloon research web page includes links to more information on the study of the ozone layer using giant research balloons in the project known as MANTRA. This years MANTRA mission takes place at the end of August and this page comes out in time to celebrate the balloons launch. The page gives the media and general public further background information on balloon research, the ozone layer and UV and also includes links to partners involved in this project.
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 23, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine.
Join us in celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of the UV Index with this new site. The main UV page is a collection of Environment Canada information on this issue, with links to outside organizations. The site includes:
The Spring 2002 issue of Zephyr, the newsletter for and about the staff of the MSC, is now available online.
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 22, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine.
The Water Survey of Canada recently updated their web site.
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 21, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine.
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 20, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine.
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 19, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine.
As part of a standardization effort by Environment Canada some changes to this site's navigation have been necessary :
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 18, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine.
The Meteorological Service of Canada's first annual report (PDF - 8.317MB) is now available online. It highlights the organization's significant achievements in 2000 - 2001 related to safety from environmental hazards; partnerships; advances in science; human resources; and technology.
HTML version now available
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 17, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine.
Explore the latest issue of EnviroZine No. 16, Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine.
What was new for 2001.
The Green LaneTM,
Environment Canada's World Wide Web Site.