Abundant sunshine and warm temperatures; Is this the ideal summer forecast?

The Weather Network’s 2024 Summer Forecast

OAKVILLE, ON, May 29, 2024 /CNW/ – Sunny skies and warm temperatures are what many Canadians dream about as we look forward to summer.  Now that we are on the doorstep of summer, are those dreams about to become a reality? 

According to The Weather Network‘s Summer Forecast for the months of June, July, and August, most of Canada will see warmer-than-normal temperatures, fewer rainy days than the typical summer, and more sunshine than normal during the upcoming season.

“This summer will feature widespread heat across the country, with most Canadians experiencing normal to above normal temperatures,” said Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist with The Weather Network. “However, too much heat can bring risks, including the threat for localized drought conditions and a heightened risk for wildfires and poor air quality.”  

Most of Canada can expect to see near-normal or below-normal rain totals for the season. However, the heat will also bring a risk for powerful thunderstorms at times which will be disruptive to outdoor plans and bring the potential for damage. In addition, a very active hurricane season is expected in the Atlantic.

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

Ontario & Quebec – A very hot and humid summer is expected with a heightened risk for extended heat waves. We will see periods of cooler weather during June, but the heat will build through July and August and linger into September.  Extended periods of dry weather are expected with a high fire danger at times and a risk for smoke and poor air quality. However, the heat will also help to fuel powerful storms at times.

British Columbia – A typical summer is expected, which means that there will be periods of hot weather, but the heat should be less persistent and less severe than it has been during recent summers. This summer will also bring the typical periods of dry weather, but scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to be more numerous and widespread than they have been during the past few summers. However, wildfires will still be a major concern through the summer, along with the threat for days with smoke and poor air quality.

The Prairies – A typical summer is expected across most of Alberta, but a very warm summer is expected across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.  Drought is a major concern, especially across northern areas. However, an active storm track south of the U.S. border is expected to shift north at times. Therefore powerful storms could interrupt extended periods of dry weather and bring rain totals to near-normal. Nevertheless, wildfire smoke will continue to be a concern.

Atlantic Canada – A very warm and humid summer is expected across the region, but periods of cooler weather are likely, especially during June and early July. The heat will peak during late July and August and could linger into early September.  Extended periods of very dry weather are likely, but we will be closely monitoring the tropics as a hyperactive hurricane season is expected and a couple of those storms could impact the region and bring rain totals close to normal for the season.

Northern Canada – A warm summer is expected across western Nunavut and eastern NWT, and near-normal temperatures are expected elsewhere across the region. Dry conditions will continue to be a major concern across much of the region, especially across western Nunavut and eastern NWT. Wildfires, smoke and poor air quality are major concerns across the region this summer.

Complete Summer Forecast details, including regional breakdowns, maps and charts are available on our seasonal page at theweathernetwork.com/summer.

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Interview opportunities: The Weather Network meteorologists are available for interviews to provide additional details and localized insights about this year’s Summer Forecast.

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