Old Farmers’ Almanac releases Canadian 2025-2026 winter forecast

Canada is in store for a wet and mild winter, the almanac says

It may only be the end of August, but The Old Farmers’ Almanac is already looking ahead to Canada’s winter.

Winter officially arrives on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10:03am ET.

And here’s what Mother Nature has in store for Canada.

“Winter 2026 promises a season of contrasts,” the almanac’s website says. “While much of Canada will see milder-than-average temperatures and frequent precipitation, some regions will still experience classic Canadian snowfalls and cold snaps.”

The Almanac also released some of its regional weather forecasts.

In the Southern Prairies region, which includes Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, and Winnipeg, Canadians there can expect above normal temperatures and above normal levels of precipitation.

For context, the temperature in Calgary drops to or below −20°C for 22 days each year.

And in Regina, the average winter temperature is about -11°C.

The coldest periods for this region will occur in late November, early December, and early February.

The almanac’s predictions say the region will experience below normal levels of snowfall.

But those who love outdoor winter activities can expect the snowiest periods to occur in late November and early December.

Further west, B.C. can also expect temperatures above normal in the area including Cranbrook, Prince George, and Vancouver.

In Cranbrook, for example, the average winter temperature is about -8.3°C.

Canadians there could see below normal levels of precipitation in the north, and higher than normal levels in the south.

The coldest periods are scheduled to happen in late November, early December, and early February. The snowiest periods are expected in late November, and early and mid-December.