"The exact track of these storms will be the key to whether specific places in this region end up with above normal or below normal snowfall," note Weather Network meteorologists, who say that this will be something known as an "analogue year" for winter across the country.
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#WinterForecast on TV & online find out the trends in your region /yq8yPgjqOWĪs for when all this water will fall from the sky in its various forms, meteorologists aren't quite clear: Southern Ontario is expected to see "extended periods with little to no snow" while also experiencing "a heightened potential for major winter storms." The next 2 weeks to be the polar opposite of what we expect for most of January & February, especially regarding the #warmth in the north & west. "In fact, the most uncertain part of this winter forecast is the amount of snow that we will see from southern Ontario to the southern Maritimes, where mild temperatures will dominate and many storms will bring a threat for ice and rain."Ī brief summary of what we expect here this winter. "The most active storm tracks are expected to be into southwestern Canada, and from the Great Lakes to the Maritimes," reads the Weather Network's winter forecast. Mild temps may make for pleasant hikes, but you shouldn't go plotting your outdoor fitness routine on a calendar just yet: Precipitation will be all over the place, with several active storm tracks in the mix.
If all goes as predicted, Toronto will experience "record warmth at times" in January and February thanks to "extended thaws with very mild temperatures." The Weather Network's 2020-2021 Winter Forecast, released Monday morning, suggests that December, January and February are going to be mild this year in terms of temperatures. Not much.Ī wide range of extreme weather is setting up across Canada this upcoming winter season, with an active storm track expected from coast-to-coast ❄️ #WinterForecast Is winter 2020-2021 going to suck? Probably - but if the predicitons of meteorologists are correct, the weather won't add to our misery. Hence, our reluctance to embrace the bone-chilling winds, cloudy skies, icy sidewalks, dirty slush and other gross conditions we're all used to dealing with during the colder months. “Overall, though, we expect a favourable season for agriculture and numerous sunny days for enjoying outdoor activities,” he said.It's safe to say people in Toronto are dreading winter even more than usual this year thanks to the widespread closures of gyms, bars, theatres, restaurants and other indoor recreational spaces.įor many of us, spending time outdoors has been a saving grace throughout the COVID-19 pandemic - a welcome escape during an otherwise isolating and stressful time. Meanwhile, Scott said some nearby places could remain entirely dry. These storms are anticipated to range when it comes to rainfall totals with many areas forecasted to experience above average precipitation.
With a mix of heat, humidity and several cold fronts spanning the region, the Weather Network is expecting a stormy summer in Ontario. That heat will be felt in Toronto, London and Ottawa.Īt times, Scott said cooler periods will lower the temperature and offer periods of relief from the heat. In southern and eastern Ontario, multiple heat waves are on the horizon, excluding the northwestern region of the province. Instead, he anticipates the combination of heat and humidity paired with an active jet stream pattern will result in stormy periods across the country. However, Scott said the country is not expected to see the extreme levels of heat that it did a year ago. As Toronto shatters a 78-year-old temperature record, a prominent national forecaster is predicting this hot and humid weather will be a theme across most of the province this summer.Ĭhris Scott, chief meteorologist at the Weather Network, says he is expecting widespread warm weather this summer for most of Canada with near-normal or above-normal temperatures.