Happy New Year

Weather Woes and New Year Cheers: A Canadian Crossover!

It’s a chilly start to the new year across Canada, but we're bringing the heat with some cheerful greetings! Check out the wild forecasts and our best wishes!

As we usher in a brand new year, the IRIS Team extends a heartfelt Happy New Year to all! Reflecting on the past year's hurdles and triumphs, we want to celebrate the incredible customers and partners who’ve supported us every step of the way. Your resilience and tenacity mirror the spirit of a Canadian winter—sometimes frosty, but always beautiful, reminding us that together, we can bask in the warmth of community, even in the coldest weather.

Speaking of chilly weather, did you know that in Collingwood today, the skies are cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries? With temperatures dipping to a mini freezer-worthy minus 8°C, it’s a perfect day to huddle up with a cozy blanket and a hot chocolate! Just a short drive over, Newmarket welcomes the day with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures around minus 7°C by the afternoon. It’s a mixed bag of weather across our great country, and Canadians wouldn't have it any other way.

The weather isn’t the only thing keeping Canadians on their toes; Innisfil is bracing for some serious snow today, with local snow squalls expected to drop between 10 to 20 cm! Meanwhile, North Bay experiences a chilly evening, with clear skies turning cloudy and a low of minus 18°C. In Timmins, things are looking slightly warmer but still dip to a staggering minus 32°C overnight. Whether you’re skiing down slopes or staying indoors beside the fireplace, one thing’s for sure—mother nature isn’t holding back on giving us some frosty surprises!

To round off this weather report and New Year cheer, let’s talk about some exciting sports updates! The farewell to the stadium may be bittersweet, but the arrival of new talent like wide receiver BTJ is promising for our athletes. As we step into 2024, we encourage everyone to bundle up, enjoy the fresh snow, and cheer on our teams as they brave not just the elements but the competition as well.

Interesting fact: Did you know that Canada is known for having some of the coldest weather on the planet, but also holds the record for the warmest temperature ever recorded in North America, at a sizzling 49.6 degrees Celsius in Lytton, British Columbia in 2021? And as for your chilly New Year's plans, whether it's snowshoeing in Collingwood or watching sports in the warm indoors of Toronto, remember that every icy flake brings with it a chance for new beginnings!

So, here's to 2024: A year ahead filled with warmth, laughter, and perhaps some unexpected snowflakes! Don’t forget to embrace the Canadian way—enjoy the night by the fire, cheer for your favorites, and share a smile with a neighbor, because good company warms even the coldest of January evenings!