The Old Farmer's Almanac's latest forecast predicts that the coming winter will be milder than usual for most Canadians, with no signs of extreme cold.

Carol Kenner, editor of the long-time weather forecaster, said temperatures will be above average across most of the country, except for parts of southeastern Ontario, where a colder winter is expected.

Overall Outlook
Northern regions of Canada will receive more snow.
In the south, wetter precipitation, such as rain, hail, sleet or fog, will occur.
Rains from the Atlantic to Nunavut, Quebec, western Ontario, parts of the Central Plains, southern and northwestern British Columbia and southern Yukon will see above-normal precipitation.
The rest of the country will see normal or below-average precipitation.
Conner stressed that the term "mild winter" does not mean no need for winter clothing and people should still prepare for cold weather.

Forecast by region
Northern Canada: Southern Yukon will be mild and snowy, northern part will be drier. Northwest Territories will be mild and dry, and Nunavut will be mild and snowy.
Atlantic Canada: Warmer than normal winter with more snow and precipitation; coldest periods are expected in early and mid-December and most of January.
Quebec: Southern Quebec will have a warmer and wetter than normal winter but with less snow; northern Quebec is expected to be mild and snowy.
Ontario: Southeast of the province will be colder and drier than normal but with less snow; southwest will be milder and snowier; northern province will be mild and snowy.
Prairies: Southern half warmer and wetter with more precipitation (more rain than snow); northern half of Saskatchewan dry, southern half wet; northern Alberta temperate and snowy, southern wet; northern Manitoba dry, southern wet.
British Columbia: Southern province warmer winter with cold snaps in late November, early December and early February; northern province drier than usual, southern wet.
Almanac forecast method
The Old Farmer's Almanac makes its forecasts based on a secret formula first developed in 1792. The formula is a combination of sunspot data, historical weather patterns and current scientific calculations.

Officials say the forecasts are about 80 percent accurate. The 2026 Canadian edition of the Almanac will be available next Tuesday.

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