These parts of Canada could be in for a warmer winter. What about snow? – National [Video]

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Despite above-normal temperatures predicted for much of Canada, some Canadians might have to prepare for wetter and potentially more snowy conditions in parts of the country, the national weather agency said Wednesday.

Environment Canada meteorologist Gina Ressler told reporters Wednesday that above-normal temperatures were expected across much of the country, particularly for northeastern Canada.

She said “normal” levels refers to average levels temperatures and precipitation over a 30-year period. While this winter is not expected to be as warm as the last, which saw the effects of El Nino, human-induced climate change is still expected to keep temperatures above normal levels.

Temperatures in Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and most of Nunavut are expected to remain at above-normal levels.

“We are looking at above-normal temperatures strongly favoured over most of Canada. This has the highest likelihoods …