The weather has not been as severe in most parts of Canada.

But the situation changed drastically after Christmas as people across large parts of the country woke up to some adverse weather on Boxing Day Friday: heavy snowfall, ice balls, fog and just about everything else nature could bring.

Central Yukon is still in a deep freeze, but it is improving somewhat after facing a potential blackout due to an Arctic ridge of high pressure. Environment Canada says light winds and bitterly cold temperatures will produce extremely cold air values ​​of -50 to -55 Celsius, but temperatures and cold air values ​​are expected to improve by Friday.

Vehicles drive along a street in the city of Whitehorse, a chain-link fence along the sidewalk.
The Yukon has been battling extreme cold for the past three weeks, with temperatures dropping to -50 degrees Celsius in some communities.
And then there’s Newfoundland and Labrador. If you’re thinking of heading out to take advantage of Boxing Day festivities, you might want to reconsider. According to Environment Canada, areas facing a winter storm warning stretch from Cartwright to Lodge Bay, where heavy snow and strong winds are expected to create blizzard-like conditions.

It’s so cold in the Yukon, with temperatures reaching -50 degrees Celsius in some places. Here’s the reason for the extreme cold.

Total snowfall was estimated at 30 to 50 centimeters, with the heaviest snowfall occurring inland, and maximum northerly wind gusts of 110 to 120 kilometers per hour were expected to end later Friday afternoon.

“Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities,” the National Weather Service warned. “Stay safe indoors or in your vehicle and protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation.”

Ontario has not been spared from this strange winter weather.

Dense fog has settled over various parts of the province, with southern and southwestern Ontario, as well as the Niagara region, experiencing some potentially hazardous conditions.

In eastern Ontario, up to 10 centimetres of snow could fall in the Picton and Napanee areas by Boxing Day afternoon, Environment Canada said, with winds gusting to 50 kilometres per hour. Another two to four centimetres of snow could fall Friday evening before tapering off after midnight.

Environment Canada’s special weather statement predicted five to eight centimetres of snowfall in the Waterloo region, while Guelph expected five to 10 centimetres. Sleet and freezing rain mixed with the snow were also on the weather menu.

People in the Windsor, London and Hamilton areas were also warned to be cautious about the weather, which could create slippery road conditions.

In the Greater Toronto Area, significant snowfall created scenes reminiscent of some Hallmark movies.

Environment Canada is urging those heading out to allow extra time for travel, citing “challenging” travel and “at times” low visibility. Snowfall is expected to continue through Friday evening, with accumulations of eight to 12 centimetres.