Who might get a White Christmas, and who won't
Monday, December 22, 2014, 7:00 AM - The Weather Network's meteorologists have been keeping a close eye on storm systems across the country to see if Canadians will get the White Christmas.
While all major Canadian cities were at or above normal temperatures for the first half of December, long-range weather models suggest that Canada will transition to a below-seasonal temperature pattern over the holiday season. This includes a developing storm system emerging for Eastern Canada, which could bring a White Christmas and holiday travel headaches to residents of Atlantic Canada, Ontario and Quebec.
Christmas/Boxing Day Storm
A repeat of last year’s ice storm isn't expected, but weather models suggest a storm system will affect Central Canada through to Atlantic Canada sometime from Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day. Holiday travellers should plan ahead and check The Weather Network’s Precipitation Start Stop information and the recently enhanced Road Conditions to stay safe and avoid travel headaches.
On the other side of the country, a couple of weak Alberta Clippers could add a bit of snow accumulation across the Prairies, while British Columbia is in line for a rainy Christmas with quite a bit of moisture en route for the southern coastal areas of the province.
Will Santa bring snow
Here's a list of major Canadian cities and our forecast for whether or not they'll have a White Christmas (snow cover of two centimetres or more on Christmas morning at 7:00 a.m.).
Vancouver | Slight Chance |
Victoria | No Chance |
Edmonton | Guaranteed |
Calgary | Probable |
Regina | Guaranteed |
Saskatoon | Guaranteed |
Winnipeg | Guaranteed |
Thunder Bay | Guaranteed |
London | Slight Chance |
Toronto | Slight Chance |
Ottawa | Probable |
Montreal | Probable |
Quebec | Guaranteed |
Saguenay | Guaranteed |
Fredericton | Probable |
Halifax | No Chance |
Charlottetown | Slight Chance |
St. John’s | No Chance |
Whitehorse | Guaranteed |
Yellowknife | Guaranteed |
Iqaluit | Guaranteed |