According to The Weather Network's Fall Outlook, most Canadians can expect above normal temperatures to continue through September, October and November. Across the country, the roller-coaster effect seen in previous seasons will continue through the fall months. Temperatures will see-saw from above to below normal, but are expected to remain slightly above average. The warmer weather will dominate September; however chillier autumn air will eventually take over as the end of the season approaches.
"The afterglow of a scorching summer will mean a warm start to the season," said Chris Scott, Director of Meteorology with The Weather Network. "As November approaches, conditions will become stormier which is normal as winter nears."
Western Canada Fall
Near normal precipitation will dominate west of the Ontario/Manitoba border, with only coastal British Columbia expected to experience below normal precipitation. Near normal temperatures will dominate Western Canada with the exception of Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan where above normal temperatures are expected. Below normal temperatures are expected for northern coastal British Columbia. For the Territories, near normal precipitation will prevail with Northern Nunavut experiencing above normal temperatures.
Eastern Canada Fall
Above normal temperatures will dominate Southern Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime provinces through the fall. Precipitation will be in the normal range for most of the region with the exception of central Ontario where higher amounts of precipitation are expected.
Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in their latest hurricane outlook have forecast 12-17 named storms in the Atlantic Basin, with five to eight developing into hurricanes and two to three being considered major. The track of the hurricanes along the US seaboard will determine the impact on Atlantic Canada; meteorologists recommend tuning into The Weather Network for the latest information on hurricanes.
The Weather Network's Fall Outlook is now available at theweathernetwork.com/outlook.
