The situation in Canada
CTV reported that the snowfall on the west coast, which is typically milder, had exceeded expectations in less than three days.
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Most of Canada's most populated locations are under weather warnings.
The public is warned of situations like extreme cold and snowfall by the above map, which is updated on the nation's weather service website.
From British Columbia in the west to Newfoundland and Labrador in the east, there are warnings in effect.
Here's a brief summary of what's been going on there:
Vancouver to Toronto airports have issued disruption and flight cancellation alerts.
CTV reported that the snowfall on the west coast, which is typically milder, had exceeded expectations in less than three days.
In Alberta, there are extreme cold warnings in effect, which means that the temperature might drop below -40C. (-40F)
The nation's capital, Ottawa, as well as Montreal, could receive as much as 15 cm (6 in) of snow from a "weather bomb" system.
On the Atlantic coast, strong winds of 110 km/h (68 mph) are anticipated.
