Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter Forecast Splits Canada Into Winners and Losers for 2026-27

The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its 2026-27 Canada winter forecast on August 30, and the outlook favors two of the country’s biggest ski destinations: British Columbia and Quebec. Both provinces are expected to see above-normal snowfall, while the picture is more mixed elsewhere across the country.

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Below is a region-by-region breakdown for Canadian skiers and riders.

Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter Forecast for Canada at a Glance

Southern British Columbia

Southern B.C. is set up for a wetter, snowier winter. The Almanac calls for above-normal precipitation and above-normal snowfall across the region. Temperatures will split by latitude: the north should run colder than normal, while the south trends above normal. The snowiest stretches are expected in late December and early to mid-January, with the coldest air arriving late December, late January, and early February.

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Southern Quebec

Quebec’s ski hills should see a season that starts mild and turns colder and snowier as winter progresses. Temperatures are forecast to run above normal overall, but precipitation should come in below normal, even as snowfall trends near to slightly above normal. Snow chances cluster in mid- to late December, mid- and late January, mid- and late February, and early and mid-March. The coldest periods are in early to mid-January and mid- to late February.

Southern Ontario

Ontario’s ski areas face a drier winter overall, but snowfall is still expected to run above normal despite that. Eastern Ontario will be colder than usual, while the west trends milder. Snowiest periods are forecast for early and late January and mid-March, with the coldest air settling in during mid- and late January and early and late February.

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Southern Prairies

A milder winter is in store across the Prairies, with above-normal temperatures throughout the region. Snowfall should run near to below normal overall, with a drier eastern half and a wetter western half. The snowiest windows fall in late December, early January, and mid-February, while the coldest stretches arrive late December into mid-January and again in mid-February.

Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada starts winter on a warm note before cooler days move in with the new year. The region should see above-normal precipitation and near- to above-normal snowfall overall. Snowiest periods are expected in late December, early to mid-January, and early and late February. The coldest air arrives early to mid-January and mid-February.

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Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter Forecast Turns Drier Farther North

Yukon and the Territories

For backcountry and heli-skiing terrain in the north, the picture is drier than the rest of the country. The Yukon should see above-normal temperatures but below-normal precipitation and below-normal snowfall, with the snowiest periods in November, early January, early February, and early March. The Northwest Territories follows a similar pattern: above-normal temperatures paired with below-normal precipitation and snowfall, with snow chances concentrated in early November, mid-December, and mid-February. Nunavut splits north-south, with the south seeing above-normal precipitation and snowfall even as the north stays drier, and its snowiest stretches are expected in early November, mid-February, and early March.

Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter Forecast vs. the Rest of the Season

The Bottom Line

For skiers weighing where to book this winter, the Old Farmer’s Almanac points toward British Columbia and Quebec as the two provinces most likely to see above-normal snow, while Ontario should stay drier overall despite an above-normal snowfall call of its own. The Prairies and northern territories trend milder and, in the north’s case, notably drier than usual.

The full 2027 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition includes complete 12-month long-range forecasts for every Canadian region.