St. John's 
Canadians must be patient in waiting for warm weather, says the Weather Network in its 2023 spring season forecast.
Titling the forecast “Spring sits on the sidelines; Wild ride to winter’s finish line,” the Weather Network says the slow start to spring will result in near-normal or colder temperatures for most of the country, with an active storm track bringing near to above-normal precipitation.
“Winter lacked commitment this year as episodes of severe winter weather were followed by extended periods of early spring-like weather” said Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist with The Weather Network, in a release.
“However, it appears that winter will attempt to make up for lost time during March and even into April. Several more rounds of wintry weather are expected across the country before spring finally hits its stride.”
Farmers’ Almanac also predicts a slow start to the spring season with a stormy April, which they call a “turbulent transition to warmth.”
The Weather Network Spring Weather Forecast – 2023
Spring forecast 2023 temperature. (CNW Group/Pelmorex Corp.)
British Columbia
The start of spring is expected to be slower than usual, with below-normal temperatures expected, particularly during the first half of the season. The Weather Network says this could lead to an extended spring ski season and a reduced risk of an early start to the fire season. Additionally, slightly above-normal precipitation during this period should help to replenish reservoirs before summer arrives.
Temperature Outlook: Below normal
Precipitation Outlook: Above normal south; Near normal north
Prairies
The upcoming spring season is expected to have a slow start with below normal temperatures in the first half, and even March and April may feel like winter. The region is expected to have near-normal precipitation, except for southwestern Alberta, which could experience above-normal precipitation.
Alberta
Temperature Outlook: Below normal
Precipitation Outlook: Near normal; Above normal southwest
Saskatchewan
Temperature Outlook: Below normal; Near normal far north
Precipitation Outlook: Near normal
Manitoba
Temperature Outlook: Below normal; Near normal far north
Precipitation Outlook: Near normal
Ontario & Quebec
The Weather Network says despite experiencing spring-like weather during the winter, March and April will bring winter weather and messy winter storms with colder temperatures. There will be above-normal precipitation due to an active storm track and moisture-laden systems. However, the end of the season may be warmer and drier, resulting in a strong finish to the season.
Ontario
Temperature Outlook: Near normal south; Below normal north
Precipitation Outlook: Above normal south; Near normal north
Quebec
Temperature Outlook: Near normal south; Below normal west; Above normal far east
Precipitation Outlook: Above normal south; Near normal central and north
Atlantic Canada
Though the winter was mild most of the season, a colder pattern is expected in March and April with an active storm track, which may bring a heightened risk for late season winter storms, says the Weather Network. The season is expected to end on a warmer note than it started, with spring making a solid recovery during the second half of the season.
Temperature Outlook: Above normal; Near normal for northwest New Brunswick
Precipitation Outlook: Above normal Maritimes & southern NS; Near normal northern NL & Labrador
Northern Canada – Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
The Weather Network says colder than normal temperatures are expected in southern parts of the Yukon and southwestern parts of the NWT. In contrast, northeastern parts of Nunavut should experience above normal temperatures due to a strong blocking pattern over Greenland and Baffin Island. The polar vortex is expected to linger over the Hudson Bay region resulting in a cold start to the season. Near normal precipitation is expected throughout the region.
Temperature Outlook: Below normal southern Yukon and southwestern NWT; Above normal for northeast Nunavut; Near normal elsewhere
Precipitation Outlook: Near normal: Below normal for the southwest corner of the Yukon.
