What sort of weather can sledders look forward to this winter? Well, according to The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition, a winter whiteout is on the way!
The Almanac’s winter weather prediction is tailor-made for snowmobilers and winter lovers across the country: They're calling for snow and lots of it.
This winter, La Niña is expected to develop and persist throughout the season. Factoring La Niña's influence into our proprietary forecast, the winter of 2024-25 is likely to bring below-average temperatures to about two-thirds of the country, stretching from east of the Rockies to Ontario.
The coldest conditions will hit the Prairies and the Great Lakes region. A major Arctic cold snap is anticipated in late January through early February, causing temperatures to drop sharply, particularly across the Prairies. Meanwhile, Quebec and the Maritimes can expect near to above-average temperatures, while British Columbia will experience unusually chilly weather.
