**** Info via Environment Canada
May temperature outlook
Let’s have a look at the map for the month of May, to see whether temperatures in your region will be below or above average.
The forecasts are categorized as follows:
- blue indicates the probability that temperatures will be below normal;
- grey to purple indicates the probability that temperatures will be near normal;
- yellow to red indicates the probability that temperatures will be above normal; and
- white indicates uncertainty regarding the temperature tendency this month.
All categories are compared to the 30 months of May between the 1991-2020 period. This map is a prediction of the daily average temperature anomaly (difference from normal) at 2 metres, the standard forecast height. It is not a daily maximum or minimum temperature forecast.
Long-range forecast user guide.
April overview
Temperature anomaly (difference from normal) for the month of April.
April was a month of extremes across Canada, with some areas experiencing winter-like conditions while others enjoyed summerlike warmth. Western Canada struggled with cold temperatures for most of the month. Finally, it caught a break over the last few days when warm air pushed its way in, bringing relief to the residents of British Columbia and Alberta.
In contrast, the rest of Canada enjoyed warmer-than-average temperatures, with some areas in the North experiencing well-above-average temperatures. Southern Ontario and Quebec even experienced a taste of summer, with temperatures soaring close to or even over 30°C on April 13th.
However, the warmer weather did not come without its challenges. The beginning of the month brought a mix of snow, freezing rain, rain, and thunderstorms across Ontario and Quebec, leading to multiple power outages, road closures, and travel challenges. Even some of Canada’s busiest airports were impacted, with delayed and grounded flights.
Mid-April brought another storm that dumped heavy and blowing snow across southeast Saskatchewan and southwest Manitoba, making travel hazardous across both provinces. And as snow melted and rain fell on already saturated ground, flooding became a concern in many parts of the country.
