Canada’s Winter Forecast: La Niña and the polar vortex set to deliver a truly Canadian winter
WATCH BELOW: A closer look at the winter forecast for Quebec
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island:
A changeable winter is expected across the region with stretches of very cold weather, (especially leading up to and through the holidays) offset by periods of milder weather. Southern Nova Scotia, including Halifax, has the best chance of seeing above-normal temperatures overall, especially later in January and February.
Near-normal precipitation is expected during a season that is known for being very active, and this will include a few high-impact winter storms, and a risk for blizzard conditions. However, below-normal snow totals are expected for Nova Scotia due to more messy storms that include ice and rain.
WATCH BELOW: A closer look at the winter forecast for Atlantic Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador:
A changeable winter is expected across the province, which will include stretches of very cold weather (especially during the first half of the season). However, periods of milder weather, (especially later in January and February) should more than offset the periods of cold weather, resulting in temperatures that are above normal for the season.
Near normal precipitation is expected during a season that is known for being very active, and this will include a few high impact winter storms and the risk for blizzard conditions. However, below normal snow totals are forecast across eastern Newfoundland, including St. John’s, due to more messy storms that will include ice and rain.
Northern Canada
Near-normal temperatures are expected across the Yukon, including Whitehorse, and the Northwest Territories, including Yellowknife. However, much of Nunavut, including Iqaluit, will see above-normal temperatures with less severe cold than we typically experience during winter.
Near-normal snowfall is expected for most of the region, but below-normal snow totals are expected for southern parts of the Yukon. A more changeable pattern is expected through the season with a risk for more windy days and ground blizzard conditions.
WATCH BELOW: A closer look at the winter forecast for Northern Canada
