The Weather Network’s Summer 2019 Forecast

Oakville, Ontario, May 27, 2019 – After a spring that has lacked consistent warmth across most of Canada, many Canadians are wondering if the cool conditions will continue into summer.  With summer just around the corner, The Weather Network has released its forecast for the months of June, July, and August.

“The wildfire season is already off to an early start and there are troubling signs pointing to another active and high impact fire season,” said Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist at The Weather Network. “On the other hand, a changeable summer is likely from the Prairies, through Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, with less extreme heat compared to last summer.  The weather pattern is likely to become stormy at times with above normal precipitation forecast for parts of Southern Ontario and Quebec.”

Below is a more detailed look at the conditions expected this summer:

Ontario & Quebec – A humid and changeable summer is expected across most of this region with less extreme heat compared to 2019.  The greatest uncertainty in the forecast is across southern Ontario and Quebec which will be in close proximity to a hot summer to the south and a cool summer to the north. Both patterns have the potential to dominate at times resulting in an active weather pattern.

British Columbia – A very warm summer is expected with a heightened risk for extended periods of hot and dry weather, especially for the interior. This region has already seen summer-like heat and an early beginning to the wildfire season. Higher than typical threat for wildfires and smoky conditions will continue.

The Prairies – The central and eastern Prairies should expect to be on the cool side of normal, while western areas could tip to the warm side of normal. The near normal rainfall that is expected across a large part of the region will reduce the threat for widespread and prolonged drought conditions. The highest potential for above normal rainfall will be across southernmost areas, while the risk for dry conditions will increase to the north.

Atlantic Canada –  Warmer than normal temperatures will dominate during July, and especially in August across the southern Maritimes with near normal temperatures expected elsewhere. Extended periods of dry weather could lead to some drought concerns for parts of the region, but a few moisture laden systems should bring final rainfall totals to near seasonal for much of the region.

Northern Canada – A warmer than normal summer is expected for Yukon and western Northwest Territories, and near normal temperatures are expected for eastern Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Near normal precipitation is expected across most of the region but wetter than normal conditions are expected for far western parts of Yukon.

Summer 2019 Forecast
Region	Temperature Outlook	Precipitation Outlook
British Columbia	Above normal	Below normal for most of the province; near normal for the southeast and parts of the north
Alberta	Above normal for western parts of the province; near normal elsewhere	Near normal for most of the province; above normal for extreme southeast, below normal for northeast
Saskatchewan	Near normal for most of the province; below normal for southeast parts of the province	Below normal for parts of the central and northern areas; near normal elsewhere
Manitoba	Below normal for most of the province; near normal for extreme northwest	Below normal for central areas; near normal elsewhere
Ontario	Below normal for most of the province; near normal for southern parts of the province	Above normal across the south; below normal for parts of the northwest; near normal elsewhere
Québec	Near normal for most of the province; below normal for western parts of the province	Above normal south, near normal elsewhere
The Maritimes and Newfoundland & Labrador	Above normal for southern Maritime provinces; near normal elsewhere	Near normal
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut	Above normal for Yukon and western Northwest Territories; near normal elsewhere	Above normal for extreme northwest Yukon; near normal elsewhere

Complete Summer Forecast details are available at www.theweathernetwork.com/summer.