Warmer winter likely across Canada

High probability of warm spring to follow, long-range forecast shows

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Published: January 2, 2024

Photo: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Glacier FarmMedia – Warmer than normal temperatures are expected across all of Canada through the winter months, with average precipitation for most of the agricultural areas of the Prairies, according to the latest long-range seasonal forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada, released Dec. 31.

The government agency called for a 50 to 60 per cent chance of above normal temperatures from January through March across most of the country, with an even greater chance in the Atlantic provinces, parts of Northern Ontario around Lake Superior and eastern Quebec. Looking ahead to the spring, the four to six month forecast for April/May/June also predicts a high probability of above normal temperatures in the spring.

Precipitation is expected to be normal across most of Canada through the winter months, with a wetter bias in Labrador and a small pocket of northern Saskatchewan.

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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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