Weather
In addition to its USA forecast, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has dropped its Canada winter forecast today.
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The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition forecasts a winter with a “heart of cold” for 2024-2025. ”’Temperate’ is on tap for most of the country this winter, but let it snow in Ontario!” proclaims Carol Connare, the Almanac’s editor. “A winter of big freezes and heavy snowfall will be centered in Ontario and eastern Manitoba, while most of the rest of the country will get a reprieve from snow-shoveling and super-cold temperatures.”
While Saskatchewan will be (mostly) spared the mountains of snow arriving to the east, the area should brace for below-average temperatures, as should southern sections of British Columbia and Alberta. The southerly portions of Alberta and Saskatchewan will also be wet this winter, with a few snowstorms interspersed with other types of precipitation. The summer of 2025 will usher in a rainy season for much of Canada. Northern parts of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, as well as southern Ontario, will experience a “gardener’s summer” with balmy temperatures and lots of moisture-which will mean little watering and great growing.
Based on the regional forecasts provided by the Old Farmer’s Almanac, here’s a summary of expected temperatures and snow conditions for mountainous regions of Canada for the 2024-2025 winter season:
Western Canada
British Columbia
Southern BC temperatures are expected to be colder than average, with the coldest periods in early December and early to mid-January. However, snowfall is predicted to be below average. The snowiest periods will likely occur in late November, early December, early January, early to mid-February, and early March.
Northern BC may see some relief from extremely cold temperatures and could experience above-average precipitation.
Alberta (Prairies)
The Prairies, including Alberta’s mountain regions, are forecast to have a colder-than-normal winter. Snowfall is expected to be above normal throughout the season. The snowiest periods are predicted for early and late December, early January, mid-February, and early March.
Eastern Canada
Ontario
Southern Ontario, which includes some ski areas, is expected to have a colder-than-normal winter. Snowfall is forecast to be above average in the western part of the province and below average in the east. The snowiest periods will likely be in early November, early and late December, much of January and February, and early March.
Quebec
Southern Quebec is predicted to have warmer than usual winter temperatures. Snowfall is expected to be below normal, with the snowiest periods in early to mid-December, mid-January, mid- and late February, and early March.
Overall Outlook for Skiers and Snowboarders
Western Canadian ski resorts, particularly those in Alberta and northern BC, may have the best conditions with colder temperatures and above-average snowfall. Southern BC resorts might face challenges with below-average snowfall despite colder temperatures.
Eastern Canadian ski areas may have mixed conditions. Ontario resorts could benefit from colder temperatures and above-average snowfall in the western part of the province[5]. Quebec resorts might struggle with warmer temperatures and below-normal snowfall.
It’s important to note that these are long-range forecasts, and conditions can vary. Skiers and snowboarders should check local forecasts and resort conditions closer to their planned trips.
