MAY: Colder than normal temps will continue to dominate
Dr. Doug Gillham
Meteorologist
Our spring forecast highlighted several storylines for the season. Before looking ahead to the month of May, here is a quick recap and evaluation of the spring forecast so far.
First, we highlighted a “furious finish to winter." That part of the forecast verified very well – actually too well. Not only did we have frigid weather from coast to coast during the first two weeks of March, but parts of Canada are still seeing wintry weather deep into spring.
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We then highlighted a “strong start to spring” for the second half of March and into early April. That worked out very well across Western Canada where the pattern reversal was dramatic. However, from the Great Lakes to Atlantic Canada, that part of the forecast failed. We did snap out of the frigid pattern by mid-March, but no one would describe what followed as a strong start to spring.
Our spring forcast also discussed the heightened threat for spring flooding...
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