Charlottetown 
The Weather Network has released its winter forecast with a look ahead to what we can expect during December, January, and February.
The agency says the strong driver of this year’s winter weather pattern will be La Niña.
National Temperature Map (CNW Group/Pelmorex Corp.)
Chief Meteorologist at The Weather Network, Chris Scott said in the news release, “A rare triple-dip La Niña weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean will team up with the polar vortex to deliver a colder than normal start to winter across most of Canada. However, winter will take a break at times with periods of mild weather during January and February, especially from southern Ontario to Newfoundland.”
Weather Network expects temperatures for the winter season to be near to below normal across most of Canada, while parts of Atlantic Canada will be warmer than normal.
Southern parts of B.C., Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec will receive above-normal precipitation and snowfall due to an active storm track. Above-normal precipitation will also extend into Atlantic Canada.
The Weather Network Winter Weather Forecast for 2022-2023
British Columbia
The Weather Network is predicting a”come and go winter” with periods of mild weather and extended periods of colder-than-normal temperatures with a heightened risk for a couple of periods of a severe cold resulting in near-normal or slightly colder-than-normal temperatures for the season as a whole.
Most of southern B.C. can expect above-normal precipitation including an abundance of alpine snow making for an excellent ski season.
- Temperature Outlook: Near normal; Below normal far northeast
- Precipitation Outlook: Above normal south & Rockies; Below normal north coast; Near normal elsewhere.
Prairies
Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba can expect a frigid winter with a heightened risk for episodes of severe cold.
There will be periods of mild weather at times across Alberta, and temperatures may end up near normal for the season as a whole.
Southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan can expect a snowy winter. Snowfall will be near-normal in other regions and the entire region should be prepared for blizzard conditions at times.
Alberta
- Temperature Outlook: Near normal; Below normal near the Saskatchewan border and north
- Precipitation Outlook: Above normal south & Rockies; Near normal elsewhere
Saskatchewan
- Temperature Outlook: Below normal
- Precipitation Outlook: Near normal; Above normal southwest
Manitoba
- Temperature Outlook: Below normal.
- Precipitation Outlook: Near normal
Ontario and Quebec
Weather Network forecasts colder-than-normal temperatures to dominate during December in Ontario and Quebec as the region can expect a strong start to winter.
This may break at times during January and February with the potential for an extended thaw across southern areas.
The agency says an active storm track should bring above-normal precipitation totals to the region. Though this is good news for ski areas as it will bring an abundance of snow, several systems may bring a messy mix of snow, ice, and even rain at times.
Ontario
- Temperature Outlook: Below normal; Near normal south
- Precipitation Outlook: Above normal; Below normal northwest
Quebec
- Temperature Outlook: Near normal south; Below normal west; Above normal far east
- Precipitation Outlook: Above normal south & east; Near normal north
Atlantic Canada
Eastern Canada can expect a come-and-go winter with above-normal temperatures overall for southern and eastern parts of the region. Near-normal temperatures are expected in other parts of Atlantic Canada.
Weather Network says an active storm track will bring near-normal to above-normal precipitation totals but several storm systems are expected to deliver a messy mix of snow, ice, and rain.
- Temperature Outlook: Above normal southern Maritimes and Newfoundland; Near normal northern Maritimes
- Precipitation Outlook: Near normal south; Above normal central & northern Maritimes & western Newfoundland
Northern Canada
According to the Weather Network, most of the region will see near-normal precipitation totals but a colder-than-normal winter is expected across southern parts of the N.W.T. and southern Nunavut.
Eastern parts of Nunavut, including Iqaluit, can expect above-normal temperatures with near-normal temperatures in other regions.
- Temperature Outlook: Below normal southeast Yukon, southern NWT & southeast Nunavut; Above normal Baffin Island; Near normal elsewhere.
- Precipitation Outlook: Near Normal; Below Normal southwest Yukon
