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The Weather Network just released Canada’s winter forecast

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The Great White North looks like it will live up to its name once again this year, with snow, ice, and storms predicted across the country.

British Columbia is no exception, with an “abundance of wintry weather” expected, but not quite as much snow as last year, at least on the South Coast.

Nation-wide, the onslaught of winter weather will be intense, but could also take a little time off, according to the Weather Network’s Chief Meteorologist Chris Scott.

“Due to a weak to moderate La Niña, this winter is shaping up to have two distinct personalities — while Canadians should brace themselves for periods of high-impact weather and an impressive amount of snowfall, the good news is we should get a mid-winter break,” explained Scott. “As a whole, Canadians should expect a wild ride from start to finish.”

Winter Weather By Province:

Ontario & Quebec

A classic Canadian winter is expected for this region with an active storm track bringing above average snowfall across central and southern regions. There is also the threat for freezing rain at times across the south. A stormy weather pattern could bring the Greater Toronto Area its snowiest winter in a decade. In fact, there are some similarities in the global weather pattern between this year and the winter of 2007-2008, which brought Pearson airport its snowiest winter on record. The cold will be the bigger story across northwestern Ontario with colder than normal temperatures expected. However, the pattern will relax at times with an extended period of milder weather expected mid-winter.

The Prairies

The Prairies will experience the harshest winter weather in the country with below normal temperatures and above normal snowfall expected for much of the region, especially across the south. However, the frigid pattern is expected to relax at times and above normal snowfall is good news for areas that experienced drought conditions during the summer.

Atlantic Canada

A classic Canadian winter is expected with near to above normal temperatures for much of the region and above normal precipitation. Temperatures should still be cold enough for an abundance of snow and ice, but periods of milder weather and rain will keep the snowbanks from getting as high as they did during the infamous winter of 2014-2015.

British Columbia

Colder than normal temperatures are expected across the eastern half of the province with near normal temperatures near the coast. The province will see an abundance of wintry weather with excellent ski conditions for much of the season, but this winter will not be as persistent or as severe as it was last year, especially for the south coast of B.C.

With an abundance of snowfall and storms expected across the country, Canadians should pay extra close attention to the daily forecast as winter weather conditions can develop rapidly.

Complete Winter Forecast details, including regional breakdowns, maps and charts are available by clicking here.

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Alistair Ogden
Former staff writer at Victoria Buzz.

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