Canada's new winter forecast reveals when the season will be snowiest and coldest
The polar vortex could bring "extreme cold and increased snowfall." ❄️
People walking in the snow in Toronto. Right: Snow-covered street in Montreal.
There's a new winter forecast with details about what the season will be like across the country.
It even revealed when Canada's weather will be the snowiest and coldest!
The new Canadian winter forecast from the Old Farmer's Almanac has called for a "wet and mild" season with snowy weather, chilly temperatures, and the occasional polar freeze.
Even though much of the country is expected to get milder than average temperatures, some places will still experience a classic Canadian winter.
That's because "mild" is relative to the seasonal average for winter.
Also, the polar vortex could push Arctic air deep into Canada, bringing "extreme cold and increased snowfall."
B.C.'s winter forecast has called for above-normal temperatures with below-normal precipitation in the north and above-normal precipitation in the south.
It's expected to be coldest in late November, early December and early February in B.C.
The snowiest periods are expected in late November and early to mid-December, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
In the Prairies, temperatures and precipitation are forecast to be above normal this winter.
According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, it will be coldest in late November, early December, and early February.
The snowiest stretches of the season will be in late November and early December across the Prairies.
Ontario's weather is forecast to include below normal temperatures and precipitation in the east, but above normal temperatures and precipitation in the west.
It will be coldest in Ontario during mid and late December, early and late January, and early February.
According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, it will be snowiest in late November and early and mid-February.
In Quebec, temperatures and precipitation are expected to be above normal this winter.
The coldest periods are forecast to be in December and early and late January.
Northern parts of the province will get a lot of snow, but southern Quebec is expected to get more rain-snow mixes.
In the Atlantic provinces, the winter forecast has called for above-normal temperatures and precipitation.
The coldest weather is expected in early and mid-December, and much of January.
It will be snowiest in mid-November, mid and late December, and early to mid-January.
This winter is forecast to be "a season of contrasts," according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Even though mild weather is expected, Canadians are still being told to plan for snowy stretches and cold snaps.
This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.