It's expected that autumn will be warmer than usual over most of Canada: The Network for Weather
“It looks like the early and middle parts of fall are going to be pretty nice for most of the country.”
Don't pack away your summer clothes just yet—The Weather Network is forecasting a warmer-than-usual fall for most of Canada.
According to the network, the transition to autumn will be gradual, with temperatures expected to remain above normal in many regions over the coming weeks.
“We’re not going to have a big plunge off a cliff and get too cold anytime soon,” said Chris Scott, The Weather Network’s chief meteorologist.
“It looks like the early and middle parts of fall are going to be pretty nice for most of the country.”
In Ontario and Quebec, warmer and drier days are expected to continue into October, although there may be occasional thunderstorms and winds from the northwest.
“It’s shaping up to be a good fall, but we should be mindful of a few significant storms,” Scott noted, citing remnants of Hurricane Beryl, which impacted both provinces this summer.
Scott added that the tropics will be a factor to watch, as Atlantic hurricanes could still affect Canadian weather patterns.
The Prairies, including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, are also set for a warm fall, with temperatures above normal.
Precipitation is expected to be near average, although eastern Manitoba may see less rain, while northern and southwestern Alberta could see more.
While eastern British Columbia will likely experience warmer weather, coastal areas of the province are predicted to have more typical fall temperatures.
Additionally, southern coastal and interior regions may see more rainfall than usual.
Atlantic Canada is forecasted to have above-normal temperatures and rainfall.
However, Scott warned that the threat of hurricanes remains, especially with warm Atlantic waters fueling potential storms.
Northern Canada will experience warmer-than-normal temperatures, although parts of Yukon and the western Northwest Territories will see closer-to-average conditions.
Precipitation levels in the region are expected to be near or above normal, with western Nunavut likely to experience increased rainfall.
After a summer marked by wildfires, the network predicts that parts of British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories will receive more rain than usual this fall, helping to ease fire conditions.
Looking ahead, Scott said it’s too early to predict the transition into winter, but for now, Canadians can expect more warm days.
“We’ll have more ups than downs for most people, and let’s enjoy it,” he said.
“We’ll worry about November and winter when they come.”
