As August comes closer to an end, many skiers and snowboarders across North America are eager to learn what the upcoming winter has in store. Of course, accurately forecasting the weather this far ahead is near impossible. The Old Farmers’ Almanac uses a combination of solar science, climatology, meteorology, and a bit of folklore to produce yearly forecasts, and they just released their Canadian forecast. Here’s a breakdown of their predictions for Winter 2025/26.
Atlantic Canada (Region 1)
Temperatures will be above normal, with the coldest periods in early and mid-December and much of January. Precipitation and snowfall are expected to be above normal, with the snowiest periods in mid-November, mid and late December, and early to mid-January. Residents in Halifax, Saint John, and St. John’s should prepare for a snowy winter.
Southern Quebec (Region 2)
Southern Quebec, including Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec, will see above average temperatures, with the coldest periods in December and early and late January. Precipitation will be above normal, but snowfall is expected to be below normal.
Southern Ontario (Region 3)
Temperatures in Southern Ontario will vary, with below-normal conditions in the east and above-normal in the west. Precipitation and snowfall follow a similar east/west split, with below-normal precipitation and snow in the east and above-normal in the west. The snowiest periods will be in late November and early to mid-February. The coldest periods will occur in mid and late December, early and late January, and early February.
Southern Prairies (Region 4)
The Southern Prairies, including Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, and Winnipeg, will experience above-normal temperatures, with cold snaps in late November, early December, and early February. Precipitation will be above normal, but snowfall will be below normal, with the snowiest periods in late November and early December.
Southern British Columbia (Region 5)
Southern British Columbia, including Vancouver and Prince George, will have above-normal temperatures. The coldest periods will be in late November, early December, and early February. Precipitation will be below normal in the north but above normal in the south, while snowfall will be below normal overall, with snowiest stretches in late November and early to mid-December.
Yukon (Region 6)
Yukon, including Whitehorse, will see above-normal temperatures, with the coldest periods in late November and early to mid-December. Precipitation and snowfall will be below normal in the north but above normal in the south, with snowiest periods in late November, late December, and early February.
Northwest Territories (Region 7)
The Northwest Territories, including Yellowknife, will have above-normal temperatures. The coldest periods will be in late November and early and late December. Both precipitation and snowfall are expected to be below normal, with the snowiest periods in late December and March.
