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Author: Jordan Omstead
Publication Date: January 15, 2026 - 14:20

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What do the new colours for weather alerts mean? What you need to know

January 15, 2026

A snowstorm has reintroduced southern Ontario to some severe winter weather Thursday, as well as a relatively new warning system from Environment Canada. 

The new system, rolled out in November, attaches a colour to every type of weather alert: warnings, advisories and watches.  



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