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The Weather Network has released its spring forecast for Canada, predicting a season marked by fluctuating temperatures and variable precipitation.
Spring forecast 2025 temperature (CNW Group/Pelmorex Corp.)
The months of March, April, and May will bring a mix of mild conditions and late-season winter weather, with warmer temperatures expected to take hold in May.
Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist at The Weather Network, noted that neither El Niño nor La Niña will strongly influence conditions this year, leading to a “typical” Canadian spring.
However, he emphasized the season’s unpredictable nature, stating, “We need to remember that spring in Canada is a volatile season that rarely takes us on a direct path from winter to summer. Changeable temperatures are normal and that usually includes some late winter-like weather at times.”
The Weather Network: Spring 2025 Forecast
Spring forecast 2025 Precipitation Credit: Pelmorex Corp.
Ontario & Quebec:
Ontario and Quebec will experience fluctuating spring conditions, with winter persisting in some areas before sustained warmth arrives in May, according to The Weather Network’s forecast.
In Ontario, cooler temperatures and intermittent winter weather are expected through mid-April, particularly in northern regions. The delayed warmth will extend the ski season, but above-normal precipitation, especially in April, may hinder the start of the planting season. Areas with significant snowpack, including those east of Georgian Bay and Lake Superior, could see an increased risk of spring flooding due to melting snow and high rainfall.
In Quebec, cities such as Montreal and Quebec City will also see periods of winter-like weather into April before temperatures rise above normal in May. While precipitation levels are expected to be slightly above normal, the below-average snowpack across much of the province will help mitigate widespread flooding concerns.
Ontario:
- Temperature Outlook: Near normal
- Precipitation Outlook: Above normal south and east; Near normal northwest
Quebec:
- Temperature Outlook: Near normal
- Precipitation Outlook: Above normal south; Near normal north
British Columbia:
The province will see a slower progression into spring, with cooler-than-normal temperatures and higher precipitation through April. This will help extend the ski season and slightly improve the below-average winter snowpack. Conditions are expected to return to seasonal norms by May.
- Temperature Outlook: Below normal
- Precipitation Outlook: Near normal; Above normal central coast
The Prairies:
Spring arrived early in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, but winter is not over yet. According to The Weather Network, temperatures through March and April will generally be below seasonal, with occasional wintry conditions before warming returns in May.
Alberta will see fluctuating temperatures, with near or above-normal precipitation. However, southern parts of the province may face dry conditions by early summer.
Saskatchewan and Manitoba will also experience cold spells and a mix of precipitation. Southern areas may trend drier as summer approaches, though the risk of spring flooding remains low.
Alberta:
- Temperature Outlook:Below normal; Near normal northeast
- Precipitation Outlook: Near normal
Saskatchewan:
- Temperature Outlook: Near normal; Below normal southwest
- Precipitation Outlook: Near normal
Manitoba:
- Temperature Outlook: Near normal
- Precipitation Outlook: Near normal
Atlantic Canada:
Spring in Atlantic Canada will bring fluctuating temperatures through mid-April, with periods of winter-like conditions before warming trends take hold in May, according to The Weather Network. In the Maritimes, cities like Halifax and Fredericton will experience occasional cold spells before temperatures rise above seasonal levels in May. Precipitation is expected to be near or above normal.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, after a mild winter and warmer-than-average March, temperatures will remain inconsistent through April. St. John’s and other areas can expect near-normal precipitation, ensuring adequate moisture heading into summer.
- Temperature Outlook: Near normal
- Precipitation Outlook: Near normal; Above normal northern New Brunswick
Northern Canada:
Below-normal temperatures will persist in Yukon and western Northwest Territories through mid-April, while most of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut will experience near-normal conditions. Precipitation levels should remain close to average, though some areas may see drier conditions heading into summer fire season.
- Temperature Outlook: Below normal Yukon and western NWT; Near normal central and eastern NWT and Nunavut
- Precipitation Outlook: Near normal
The Weather Network advises Canadians to stay informed on daily forecasts as weather and road conditions may rapidly change, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the spring season across the country.
