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Weather Network’s Spring 2019 forecast

Feb 25, 2019 | 6:28 AM

OAKVILLE- Early March will look and feel like mid-winter in many areas across Canada.

However, according to The Weather Network’s Spring Forecast, for March, April and May, most Canadians will not have to wait as long as last year for the arrival of an extended period of warm spring weather.

“It looks like a furious finish to winter east of the Rockies with some wild winter weather during early March. However, later in March we expect an abrupt flip in the weather pattern,” said Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist with The Weather Network. This will bring an extended period of mild spring weather about a month earlier than last year. However, it is important to remember that spring is a tumultuous season, and this year will be no exception with chilly interruptions to the warmer weather well into May.”

For Alberta, the network is calling for above normal temperatures with precipitation levels normal for most of the province.

Below normal levels are forecast for the southern region.

Across the west, a rather wintry pattern will continue through early March, but a pattern change will bring some long-awaited relief mid to late March.

Deeper than normal snow cover in some areas will bring a risk of flooding.

The Prairies are notorious for their wild swings in weather, and this spring should solidify that reputation.

After a period of warmer spring weather, threats of colder/wintry weather will continue through the season.

(Gary McKinnon)