Farmers’ Almanac winter weather forecast for Canada calls for a season of rain and snow with not much downtime. Here are some important dates to keep in mind as well as related information that may come in handy.
The astronomical start of winter begins with the winter solstice on Saturday, December 21, 2024. However, this doesn’t mean that winter weather will wait until this date to make itself known.
This winter La Niña is expected to develop and hang on through the season. If we blend the effects of La Nina into our proprietary formula, the winter of 2024-25 should see below-normal temperatures for about two-thirds of the nation, from east of the Rockies to Ontario.
Winter temperatures will be coldest from the Prairies into the Great Lakes region. The coldest outbreak of the season will come during the final week of January into the beginning of February when frigid Arctic air brings a sharp plunge in temperatures especially across the Prairies. Near to above normal temperatures are expected across Quebec and the Maritimes. British Columbia will be unseasonably chilly.
Wet Winter Whirlwind? How About Snow?
Above normal precipitation is expected over the eastern third of Canada, especially around the Great Lakes. According to our long-range outlook the Newfoundland and Labrador regions should experience a wet winter overall with some snow, but with above normal temperatures predicted, most of this precipitation should be wet, mushy, and slushy.
Quebec should see more white than wet overall this winter, with a decent sized storm predicted for the middle of February. Ontario’s winter will be filled with a whirlwind of both snow and rain while the best chances of a white winter being in the Prairies.
British Columbia is predicted to have a wet winter, which will hopefully result in lots of snow in the mountains for skiers.
Dates To Remember
We are “red flagging” the final week of January over most of the eastern half of the country because of a very active storm track that we expect will deliver frequent bouts of heavy precipitation as well as strong and gusty winds. We are especially highlighting the time frames from January 20 to 23 and 24 to 27, which may bring copious snow, rain, sleet and ice. See details for your region here.
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Have you noticed the climate always changes – it did before we existed. Stop repeating the lies you are being fed by the mainstream.
No one ‘noticed’ climate change like this in the past because it is truly different now. Science is not a Republican or Democratic entity. Grow up, shut up.
You are funny .. how long has the weather been accurately recorded? 125 years, maybe … probably not something to stand up and say “No one ‘noticed’ climate change like this in the past because it is truly different now”. Take a minute and learn a little about the history of our planet, not just in the most recent past. And perhaps do yourself a favour and stop buying into all the misguided hip.
“Recorded weather” is weather recorded by weather scientists in the past 125 years. But, weather has been recorded long before then. Our Indigenous people and farmers have recorded weather for centuries. Climate is weather patterns over time and they have changed. Looking at the causes makes us responsible people.
Climate change is not a straight line…. I am wishing for an old fashioned winter. Lots of snow, cold, but not so cold it kills the grapevines, and long lasting!! We are about due for it. 🤞
cLIMATE CHANGE IS NOT A LINE OR EVEN EXISTENT, ITS CALLED WEATHER. AND YEA ITS ALWAYS BEEN CHANGING SINCE THE DAWN OF TIME.
I was hoping for another winter like the last. My snowblower died and I had to replace my vehicle. No money for heat or a snowblower. Almost 70 with a bad heart. Oh well.
Please take care of yourself ! Perhaps lean on family or friends this winter, even neighbors. Stay warm 🩷 Love from Quebec.
Hi Liz, Thank you for sending wishes to your community here at FA. We all appreciate you!
Get a good down coat and winter boots, look up clothing drives, rain boots too, it’ll rain a lot. Try clothing drives, start searching now.
And I bought a brand new sled last year , didn’t even get to do the break in .
Fingers crossed for a white winter!
Where do you live? And do you have any friends that can help you. This is just not right. You need help.
Hi Gale, I’m not sure where in our great country you are located, but I live in Ottawa and have a strapping 21-year-old son who would be very willing to help you out this winter. We have always helped out our senior neighbours with shovelling walkways and driveways. I also sit on the Board of three Day Programs serving our communities and can undoubtedly help you with warm clothing, heat assistance and food. Please let me know if I can help or where you are so I can get some referrals for you to programs and supports in your area. Times are tough in Canada right now and if I can help, I will do so willingly 🙂
Sorry to hear that Gale. keep your thoughts good and your outlook optimistic. Lean on your family, friends and others.
Where do you live Gale, I own a snow removal company in Ontario, maybe I can help.
Another winter like the last in Ontario would be nice. Not too cold, not much snow, with an early spring!
Another winter like last will kill a lot of industries. We live in Canada. A lot of our lives revolve around snow..I’m hoping for a lot of snow……
We’re hoping for it too! Hope you have a snowy winter!
I’ll be happy with another repeat winter in southern mb. Limited snow dry cold.
Winter Snow Praying we get a lot of SNOW this year. if it’s ok, please begin the snowfall in late September Thank you!
I can agree!!! Bury us lol
Fingers crossed, Barb! 🙂
Sounds cold