Canada’s tease of warm weather is about to crash into spring’s signature chaos, says Weather Network chief meteorologist Chris Scott. His latest forecast hints winter’s not done throwing curveballs, with a “wild ride” ahead.
Western Canada might shiver a bit more than usual, but most of the country’s in for near-normal temps—though don’t expect steady blooms. “Patience is key,” Scott said, predicting a tug-of-war between cold snaps and sunny bursts, whipping up storms, tornadoes, and snow in a heartbeat. “One day it’s May, the next it’s March—that’s spring for you.”
Southern Ontario and Quebec are bracing for a soggy season, with “intense” storms brewing. Tornado Alley’s buzzing down south, and southwestern Ontario could catch some of that thunder. Cottage country’s at flood risk if rain meets melting snow. Central Canada’s planting might stall with wet April days, though frost won’t bite as hard.
Elsewhere, B.C.’s central coast and northern New Brunswick join the wet list, while the rest of Canada stays typical. B.C. skiers could shred longer with cool, rainy April vibes, warming up by May. The Prairies? Still shaking off winter, especially Alberta, until a toasty May turnaround. Atlantic Canada, spared a harsh winter, might dodge late storms, and the territories hover near normal—cooler in Yukon and western NWT.
Scott’s eyeing a dry U.S. summer spilling into Canada’s grain belt. “Moisture now matters,” he warned, noting springs have warmed two degrees since 1948. Buckle up—Canada’s weather is about to get rowdy.