The Weather Network delivers its Fall Outlook and Winter Preview

The Weather Network delivers its Fall Outlook and Winter Preview

Developing El Niño conditions expected to have notable effect on fall and winter weather



OAKVILLE, ON, Sept. 9, 2014 /CNW/ - While parts of the country saw their share of hot weather, summer wasn't a scorcher for many Canadians, which has left some wondering if the cooler temperature pattern will continue through the fall. To help answer the question, The Weather Network's meteorologists have released this year's Fall Outlook, forecasting the months of September, October and November. In addition, it's releasing a winter preview giving Canadians a glimpse of what to expect.

The Fall Outlook shows temperature patterns experienced this summer should persist with above normal temperatures expected in B.C., parts of Alberta and southern Nova Scotia and below normal temperatures from the eastern Prairies into Quebec. The Weather Network's meteorologists expect a typical transitional weather pattern over the next three months, but note that some early cold air is already on the map.

"Fall is the season where we usually see the most dramatic temperature and precipitation changes from month to month as we transition towards winter," said Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist at The Weather Network. "We're already seeing that extreme seesaw of temperatures starting to affect southern parts of the country; the wild fall temperature ride is off to an early start."







B.C.
As was the case in the summer, British Columbia is expected to continue experiencing above normal temperatures this fall and near normal precipitation for most of the province.







The Prairies
Most of Alberta and Saskatchewan will experience near normal temperatures and precipitation. East-central Saskatchewan and Manitoba should expect below normal temperatures, with some of these areas seeing above average precipitation.

Central Canada
In Ontario and Quebec, residents should expect a more or less similar continuation of this summer's weather pattern, with generally near to below normal temperatures and near to above normal precipitation anticipated this autumn. As is typical for the fall, September into October will have stretches of warm weather nevertheless.

Atlantic Canada
Overall, near normal temperatures are expected for most of the Maritimes and Newfoundland. As the height of Atlantic hurricane season approaches, residents should keep an active lookout for severe weather.

The Weather Network's Winter Preview
Meteorologists are monitoring developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean, which generally have an impact on late-fall and early winter weather in North America. While El Niño can often mean a warmer winter for Canada, that's not necessarily the case this year. The Weather Network meteorologists are favouring a weak El Niño developing, which could result in a continuation of the patterns experienced this past summer and anticipated for this autumn. If a weak El Niño develops as forecasted, the odds favour winter temperatures to be on the lower side of normal from Manitoba east to Quebec, with British Columbia seeing above normal temperatures.

"El Niño doesn't necessarily equal warm weather for Canada," said Scott. "History tells us that a weak El Niño centred more across the central Pacific can produce colder than normal winters across central and eastern Canada. The possible weak El Niño developing for this winter is one of the key factors our forecast team is monitoring."

The Weather Network will release its complete Winter Outlook in late November with additional details and forecasts for each region.



The Weather Network's Fall 2014 Outlook
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Region Temperature Outlook Precipitation Outlook
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Above normal except for the extreme Above normal for Haida Gwaii, and
north and southeast; where near from the north coast and northern
normal temperatures are expected. central coast inland to Williston
Lake. Below normal in extreme
British Columbia south-central areas.
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Alberta Near normal in most places but above
normal in west-central areas and
the upper Peace River valley. Near normal.
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Saskatchewan Below normal in the east-central Generally near normal except for
regions and southeastern areas. east-central portions where above
Near normal elsewhere. normal precipitation is forecast.
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Below normal temperatures forecast Near normal across much of the far
in central and southern areas with south and north. Above normal
near normal values in the north. elsewhere; generally across
central and south-central
Manitoba sections.
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Below normal temperatures in most Above normal for the far north; and
places. Near normal closer to through southern parts of
Hudson Bay, for most of southern northeast Ontario southwards
Ontario and across eastern Ontario. across Lake Huron and Algonquin
Ontario Park. Near normal elsewhere.
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Below normal across much of the Above normal precipitation in much
interior. Near normal temperatures of the province except near normal
in south Quebec, down the St values across the south down the
Lawrence valley to far eastern St Lawrence to far eastern areas;
Québec parts and across the north. and in the far northwest.
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Above normal along the southwest New Near normal precipitation in most
Brunswick coast and across areas but above normal in western
southwest Nova Scotia. Below and northern Labrador.
normal in western Labrador. Near
The Maritimes and normal elsewhere.

Newfoundland
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Yukon, Northwest Territories, Near normal across most of Canada's Above normal in much of western NWT
Nunavut Far North, but above normal in and adjacent eastern Yukon; parts
extreme southwest Yukon and below of eastern NWT and adjacent
normal in the north. Also, below Nunavut; and the tip of southeast
normal in northern Northwest Baffin Island. Below normal in
Territories and over north-central northwest Nunavut with near normal
parts of Nunavut. precipitation elsewhere.
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For a more information about The Weather Network's autumn forecast, please visit www.theweathernetwork.com/outlook.

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