Fall across Canada is shaping up to be milder and calmer than usual through mid-season, though forecasters warn that November will bring a sharp return to stormier, colder weather in many regions.
The Weather Network said in its latest seasonal forecast on Wednesday that much of the country will enjoy extended stretches of pleasant weather from mid-September through October, with fewer than the typical number of fall storms. If accurate, that should allow for relatively smooth harvest progress on both sides of the country.
However, the respite will not last the entire season. A more active and changeable pattern is expected to take hold by November, with western Canada forecast to be the first to experience the slide into early winter. Meanwhile, mild temperatures are projected to linger longer across eastern Canada before flipping to colder-than-normal conditions before the end of the month.
Meanwhile, most of the country - including all of Western Canada and much of Ontario - is expected to see normal precipitation amounts. (See Weather Network temperature and precipitation forecast maps below).
In Alberta, extended periods of warmth are expected through October, punctuated by the province’s characteristic wild swings in temperature. Edmonton and Calgary should both enjoy above-normal conditions, though precipitation could run higher in southern and western areas, the Weather Network said. A colder, stormier pattern is forecast to settle in by late fall.
Saskatchewan and Manitoba are also forecast to see warmer-than-normal conditions in September and October, offering an excellent window to finish harvest.
In Ontario, warmer-than-normal weather is forecast through October with more sunshine and fewer storms than usual. However, November is expected to bring a more active pattern and a gradual transition to more winterlike conditions.
