Canada’s modernized weather-radar network

Canada's safety depends on reliable weather predictions. This is especially important given Canada’s vast geography and the impacts of our changing climate causing more frequent and severe weather events.

Canada’s New Weather Radars report underscores the Government of Canada's commitment to protect Canadians from weather hazards. In 2017, $180 million was allocated for 33 new radar systems.

Modern radars improve the ability to track and detect severe weather. This ensures more time for Canadians to take actions to protect their families, and their property.

Learn about the role of radars and how they work

Weather radar is an effective tool for detecting and tracking all forms of precipitation, from rain and snow, to ice pellets and hail, and enables meteorologists to provide advance warning of thunderstorms and other severe weather.