Seasonal outlook points to warmer Canadian weather

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Published: April 30, 2024

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Glacier FarmMedia – Warmer than normal temperatures are to be expected across most of Canada over the next three months, according to the latest long-range seasonal forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada as of April 30.

The government agency called for a 40 to 60 per cent chance of above normal temperatures from May through July across most of the three Prairie provinces, with only a small area of southern Alberta forecast to see normal temperatures. The likelihood of warmer than normal temperatures is even higher in the rest of the country, especially in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.

Precipitation is expected to be normal across most of the agricultural areas of the country during the period, aside from parts of southcentral Alberta where there’s a probability of above normal precipitation. Central British Columbia and most of Labrador also have a chance of experiencing above normal precipitation, while the far north of Saskatchewan and Alberta could be on the dry side.

Phil Franz-Warkentin is an associate editor/analyst with MarketsFarm in Winnipeg. 

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Phil Franz-Warkentin

Phil Franz-Warkentin

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Phil Franz-Warkentin grew up on an acreage in southern Manitoba and has reported on agriculture for over 20 years. Based in Winnipeg, his writing has appeared in publications across Canada and internationally. Phil is a trusted voice on the Prairie radio waves providing daily futures market updates. In his spare time, Phil enjoys playing music and making art.

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