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Canadians can expect tumultuous weather this spring according to forecasts

Weather Conditions expected across Canada this spring expect 2 steps forward, 1 step back.

Spring is known for its changeable weather, but this year looks especially tumultuous according to The Weather Network says Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist with The Weather Network. An early taste of spring has already been enjoyed by most Canadians as February featured brief periods of very mild and even record-breaking temperatures.

But will warmer weather continue to tease during the weeks ahead, or is spring ready to commit to an early start across Canada?

The Weather Network Expects Tumultuous Weather in Canada This Spring

According to The Weather Network’s Spring Forecast for the months of March, April and May, most Canadians will need to be patient as we wait for consistent warm weather.

The volatile temperature pattern should result in most of Canada seeing temperatures that are near normal or on the cold side of normal for the season. An active storm track should bring near to above normal precipitation for most of the country.

“Spring is known for its changeable weather, but this year looks especially tumultuous. Periods of warm spring weather will be a delightful contrast to winter’s fury which we’ve all experienced at times during the past three months. However, this will be a case of two steps forward and one step back, as we’ll see several more bouts of winter-like weather before spring finally hits its stride across the country.”

Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist with The Weather Network

Weather Conditions expected across Canada this spring:

Ontario & Quebec – Early tastes of warm spring weather will continue to tease at times, and this region can look forward to periods of very warm weather as the season progresses. However, spring will also test our patience with a few significant setbacks expected as well. An active storm track and a few moisture-laden systems are expected to bring above normal precipitation to the region.

British Columbia – A slower than typical start to the season is expected with below normal temperatures. This should allow for outstanding spring skiing with a good snowpack already in place and additional alpine snow expected. A cooler spring, along with above normal precipitation, should greatly reduce the risk for an early start to the fire season.

The Prairies – A heightened potential for turbulent temperatures is expected across this region. Near normal precipitation totals are expected for most areas, but we will closely monitor southern Alberta where soil moisture is currently well below normal with the approach of another growing season. Above normal snowpack will contribute to a risk for spring flooding across southern Manitoba.

Atlantic Canada – After a mild winter, this region will settle into a more typical spring pattern with back-and-forth temperature swings that come close to offsetting each other. An active storm track and moisture-laden systems should bring above normal precipitation across the region and a heightened risk for late season winter storms.

Northern Canada – Colder than normal spring temperatures are expected across the Yukon and NWT, while near normal temperatures are expected across Nunavut. Near normal precipitation is expected across most of the region.

 The Weather Network: Spring 2022 Forecast 
RegionTemperature OutlookPrecipitation Outlook
British ColumbiaBelow normalAbove normal south and central; Near normal north
AlbertaBelow normal north, central, and west; Near normal southNear normal
SaskatchewanBelow normal north and central; Near normal southNear normal
ManitobaNear normalNear normal; Above normal far east
OntarioNear normalAbove normal
QuébecNear normal; Below normal northeastAbove normal south; Near normal central and north
The Maritimes and NewfoundlandNear normal; Above normal southwest Nova ScotiaAbove normal
Yukon, Northwest Territories, NunavutBelow normal Yukon and NWT; Near normal NunavutNear normal
Spring Forecast 2022 Temperature.

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