Toronto and the rest of southern Ontario could face a mild ride in the coming frosty months, according to predictions by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
The federal weather agency said Ontario can expect warmer than normal temperatures between October and December, while Toronto has a 75% chance of above-normal temperatures from October through December.
ECCC said Ontario will see normal levels of precipitation from October to December, but parts of the province may see above-average snowfall at the end of the year. Toronto, meanwhile, can expect a 34% chance of normal precipitation levels from October through December.
Between the above-average temperatures and current projections for overall precipitation, there’s a chance that Ontario may escape the year with minimal snowfall.
ECCC said Toronto is 57% likely to see below-average snow water equivalent for the end of the year.
“Winter is going to attempt to salvage its reputation in contrast to many recent winters,” said Doug Gillham, a meteorologist with The Weather Network. “I think we will get off to a decent start to the season across most of the country. The question is will it continue or will it fade?
“Across Western Canada, confidence is the highest winter will live on. The question is will that cold fight and win as it pushes south and east or will it fight and lose? That will be the key to how winter will be remembered in southern Ontario and whether we get a lot of snow.”
The 2024 Old Farmer’s Almanac said it will be a colder than normal winter in southern Ontario and the coldest periods will be in early December, early and late January and late February.
The snowiest periods will be in early November, early and late December, much of January and February and early March.
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ECCC said Toronto is 57% likely to see below-average snow water equivalent for the end of the year.
“Winter is going to attempt to salvage its reputation in contrast to many recent winters,” said Doug Gillham, a meteorologist with The Weather Network. “I think we will get off to a decent start to the season across most of the country. The question is will it continue or will it fade?
“Across Western Canada, confidence is the highest winter will live on. The question is will that cold fight and win as it pushes south and east or will it fight and lose? That will be the key to how winter will be remembered in southern Ontario and whether we get a lot of snow.”
The 2024 Old Farmer’s Almanac said it will be a colder than normal winter in southern Ontario and the coldest periods will be in early December, early and late January and late February.
The snowiest periods will be in early November, early and late December, much of January and February and early March.
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