Fire and ice: Canada's top 10 weather stories of 2025

GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 18, 2025 /CNW/ - In 2025, Canada faced persistent droughts, powerful thunderstorms, snow and ice storms, scorching heat, and intense wildfires. Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologists have chosen and ranked the top 10 weather stories of the year based on severity, human and economic impact, the extent of the area affected, and the event's longevity as a top news story.

Throughout the year, Environment and Climate Change Canada's meteorologists worked around the clock to issue timely forecasts and alerts to Canadians. In collaboration with health authorities, emergency services, and the media, they helped communities prepare for and respond to weather-related risks and emergencies.

Here are the top 10 weather stories of 2025:

The Government of Canada is working with partners to build more resilient communities and infrastructure and a more resilient economy to hold strong in the face of floods, fires, heat waves, and storms. The National Adaptation Strategy lays out a framework to reduce the risk of climate-related disasters, improve health outcomes, protect nature and biodiversity, build and maintain resilient infrastructure, and support a strong economy and workers.

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• Canada's Top 10 Weather Stories of 2025
• Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy
• WeatherCAN Weather, Alert and Radar App

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