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The Weather Network just released Canada’s fall forecast

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Swimsuits are being packed in, sweaters are coming out, students are going back to school, and fall is right around the corner.

According to the Weather Network, most Canadians will be facing a mild autumn. With a potential El Nino forming, most provinces can expect near normal or above normal temperatures.

“Autumn is a tumultuous season, famous for wild temperature swings and powerful fall storms,” says Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist of the Weather Network. “Of course, this fall will include both, but overall we expect a less active and less tumultuous pattern than normal.”

“This means we’ll experience a more gentle slide rather than a freefall, as we make the inevitable transition from summer to winter.”

Predictions by region

British Columbia

Autumn will begin a little chilly in B.C. before transitioning into milder than normal temperatures for the rest of the season. Victoria and the rest of the southern B.C. are expected to have drier than normal conditions, while northern B.C. is expected to have above average precipitation. The warmer weather and drier conditions may spell bad news for skiers, however, as the combination may delay skiing season.

The Prairies

Our next door neighbours to the east have experienced an abrupt swing from summer heat to autumn chills. However, after October, conditions are expected to return to a more normal fall condition. In fact, Alberta and the southwestern region of Saskatchewan will be knocking on the more mild side of normal (though it should be noted that the “normal” condition for fall in Alberta is a 2 degrees Celsius drop each week over the season).

Ontario and Quebec

Compared to last year’s blistering heat, Ontario and Quebec are expected to see more typical autumn weather patterns. A milder than normal pattern is slated for late fall, and fewer storms coincide with fewer anticipated rainy days. However, while less rainy days are on the horizon, the total amount of rainfall is expected to be near normal, as a few systems will absorb tropical moisture. Bring your camera out as fall foliage is expected to be excellent, albeit delayed.

Atlantic Canada

A warmer fall with extended periods of a dry weather is expected for easterly Canada. However, like Ontario and Quebec, overall precipitation is likely going to be near normal, as several localized storms may drop excessive rainfall.

Northern Canada

Milder than normal temperatures are expected for our neighbours to the north in the Yukon and parts of the Northwest Territories. Conversely, Nunavut is expected to hit colder than normal temperatures. Above normal precipitation is slated near our border in the Southern Yukon and Northwest Territories area, while average precipitation is expected in the remaining areas of the north.

Weather conditions can often change, as most Victorians know. Complete fall forecast details, including regional breakdowns, maps and charts are available here.

 

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Adam Chan
Former Staff Writer at Victoria Buzz.

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