Seasonal Forecast Suggests Good Fall Harvest Weather

Fall across Canada is shaping up to be milder and calmer than usual through mid-season, though forecasters warn that November will bring a sharp return to stormier, colder weather in many regions.  

The Weather Network said in its latest seasonal forecast on Wednesday that much of the country will enjoy extended stretches of pleasant weather from mid-September through October, with fewer than the typical number of fall storms. If accurate, that should allow for relatively smooth harvest progress on both sides of the country. 

However, the respite will not last the entire season. A more active and changeable pattern is expected to take hold by November, with western Canada forecast to be the first to experience the slide into early winter. Meanwhile, mild temperatures are projected to linger longer across eastern Canada before flipping to colder-than-normal conditions before the end of the month. 

Meanwhile, most of the country - including all of Western Canada and much of Ontario - is expected to see normal precipitation amounts. (See Weather Network temperature and precipitation forecast maps below).