UNITY — Fall weather forecasts are starting to trickle in. The Old Farmer’s Almanac will soon release its 232nd edition of the long-trusted publication. While some folks are eagerly ready for pumpkin spice, others are wondering will fall and winter be nice.
The website almanac.com says we will experience rainy periods from the beginning of September to mid-Sept. Mid to later September will be sunny with a few showers then turning warm and September’s end will bring isolated showers and cool weather.
With fall officially beginning on Sept. 23, will there be welcome relief from a scorching summer that resulted in many fires and a smoke-filled environment? With longer days of 2023 in the rearview mirror, fall lovers are looking forward to soup-er weather and pumpkin spice specialities that come with it.
However, depending on which weather source you follow, some are saying don’t get your sweaters out just yet as there may be a warmer-than-normal autumn this year, even edging on unseasonably high temperatures which does not disappoint those who are clinging to summer-like weather.
This report can’t burn your Thanksgiving plans as your favourite weather resources haven’t released their fall forecast that far yet. The same goes for scary Halloween weather forecasts as few weathermen have conjured up that spell yet.
The Farmer’s Almanac predicts Canada will be wet in most areas come September. However, their winter forecast predicts ‘the return of BRRR”.
Their teaser says, “The Almanac winter forecast is sure to excite snow bunnies and sweater loves alike. In Canada, with snow everywhere, throughout most of the season, it will feel like a winter whiteout.”
Excess snow will certainly perk up the ears of the ag industry coming off yet another hot and dry summer. Snow sports enthusiasts also like the sounds of this preliminary forecast although those who dislike winter may want to hibernate until spring.
The FA forecasts Canada’s traditional winter weather is coming back, stating that cold temperatures will greet Canadians earlier. Frigid temperatures are expected for much of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba starting Dec. 1.
The FA also advises Western Canada to dust off their snow boots as the prairies can expect heavy mountain snows during the first week of February.
Some people believe the cutest season of the year is Awwtumn while others prefer fall leaves them alone. And we all realize there’s snow way out of winter as when in Saskatchewan, there’s snow place like home. This reporter is one who clings to every shred of summer that’s left and tries not to obsess about fall and winter forecasts, but also knows that in our province we can experience all four seasons in a single day. Enjoy the weather in whatever form it arrives as Mother Nature does her thing, but don’t coat me on that.
