Polar Vortex Brings Classic Canadian Cold Weather This January
Canada is experiencing a return of winter with frigid temperatures and a polar vortex influencing weather patterns across the country
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Winnipeg: So, winter finally decided to show up in Canada! After a pretty warm December, the cold has come back with a vengeance. It’s like winter took a vacation and just returned.
Late December was all about those unseasonably warm temps, but now we’re in for some serious chill. The polar vortex is back, and it’s bringing the classic Canadian cold we all know.
For the first few weeks of January, expect frigid air to sweep across the Prairies and then shift eastward to southern Quebec. The second week is likely to be the coldest, even reaching down to Florida!
Meanwhile, British Columbia and the Yukon are enjoying milder weather, while the Maritimes will see some ups and downs but overall near-normal conditions.
Most of Canada will be feeling the cold, but don’t expect any major snowstorms just yet. The polar vortex is hanging out over Hudson Bay, which means we’ll get some Arctic air and maybe a bit of lake-effect snow around the Great Lakes.
Storms will mostly stay south of the border, so B.C. will get a break from the storms that have been hitting them hard lately. Atlantic Canada might see a few storms, but nothing too crazy.
As we move into the second half of January, things might start to shift a bit. The cold could push west, and we might see some milder air trying to sneak up into the eastern U.S.
By the end of the month, Central and Western Canada could be colder than normal, while Southern Ontario and Atlantic Canada might warm up a bit. Just remember, late January is usually the coldest time of year, so we could still see some big winter storms.
It’s still early to predict exactly what will happen, but we’ll be keeping a close eye on the weather. The transition from cold to milder could lead to some wild winter weather if the storm track shifts just right.