AccuWeather Releases Fall Forecast

Prairie producers are expected to see mostly average precipitation for the fall harvest, along with normal to above-normal temperatures. Meanwhile, warmer-than-normal temperatures should feature prominently for Ontario this fall. 

Released Wednesday, AccuWeather’s seasonal fall forecast suggests a fairly typical fall weather pattern for portions of the Canadian Prairies, especially Alberta. 

Precipitation amounts will also remain near normal for much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, although there will be a few exceptions. Portions of far northern Manitoba can experience above-normal precipitation as storms move across Hudson Bay and surrounding areas, the forecast said. (See temperature, precipitation maps below). 

In terms of temperatures, a mild fall is expected across the central and eastern Prairies. Large swaths of Saskatchewan and much of Manitoba, including cities such as Regina and Winnipeg, are forecast to experience above-normal temperatures this autumn. However, these mild temperatures are not expected to hinder any late-season snow chances. 

As for Ontario, above normal temperatures are largely expected for this fall, which should help speed along fall fieldwork. However, the forecast still warned about the potential for damaging frosts and freezes, noting that overnight temperatures can still fall sharply due to drier ground. 

Drier conditions are forecast across the northern and central parts of the province this fall, but the southern part of the province should see mostly normal precipitation.