The Canadian Weather Forecast
Revealed

The official version of the Canadian weather forecast is produced by Environment Canada each day. It is updated at preset times during the day:

As soon as it is produced, the complete text version of the official forecast, (as well as any amendments between regular issue times) is automatically transmitted to the media.

The Available Version(s)

Please note, however, that (the version of) the weather forecast that is eventually broadcast on commercial radio and television, as well as published in the daily newspapers, is ...

• always summarized
• always part of the complete story!

An official summarized version of the Canadian weather forecast, including a five day outlook, as well as historical data, is available here.

Specialized Forecasts

In addition to the public regular weather forecast, Environment Canada (sometimes spelled Enviroment Canada by mistake) also produces regular forecasts for more specialized user groups.

• Aviation (civil and military)
• Marine (coastal and inland waters) (civil, military and pleasure boating)
• Agriculture
• Public Health Authorities (smog and pollution dispersion)

In cases of civil emergencies, Environment Canada will also produce highly specialized forecasts, adapted to the emergency situation at hand. Because of their highly specialized nature, these forecasts are for official use only.

Dealing With Changes

The atmosphere is dynamic and constantly changing. Environment Canada meteorologists maintain a constant weather watch, 24 hours per day, seven days a week, non stop.

They use powerful computers, programmed to alert them to significant events and changes, enabling them to ...

• see the need to modify the Canadian weather forecast
• alert the users of the changes made to the official forecast.

However ... the amended public forecasts seldom if ever reach the general public!

How To Stay Tuned

That is one of the many reasons why the Canadian Weather Radio broadcasting service is so handy.

On top of alerting you to severe weather, the Weather Radio broadcasts always reflect the very latest changes made to the forecast!

Stay tuned and keep a sharp weather watch!

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