Farmers' Almanac forecasts warmer-than-normal winter for the Prairies
The 2026-27 outlook points to milder temperatures across central Alberta and the Prairies, with cold snaps concentrated in late December, mid-January and mid-February.
The Farmers' Almanac has released its 2026-27 winter forecast for the Prairies, predicting warmer-than-normal temperatures overall, a potential break from the region's usual deep freeze. The coldest stretches are expected from late December into mid-January and again in mid-February.
Precipitation is forecast to be below normal in the eastern Prairies and above normal in the west, while snowfall overall should be near to below normal. The snowiest periods are expected in late December, early January and mid-February.
Before winter sets in, October and November are also expected to run warmer than usual. October temperatures are forecast to average 9.5 C, about 3 C above normal, with roughly 35 mm of precipitation, 10 mm above average. November is expected to average 2.5 C, 5 C above normal, with about 10 mm of precipitation, 5 mm below average.
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