A milder winter ahead, according to Environment Canada

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Binges of snow are expected in several regions of the eastern part of the country on Sunday evening .

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Experts from Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting higher than normal temperatures as the winter begins in the country.

It is, among other things, the El Niño meteorological phenomenon that explains these forecasts. This phenomenon is generally associated with warmer temperatures. It alternates with La Niña, which is linked to colder temperatures.

After three consecutive winters of La Niña, experts believe that El Niño will bring warmer temperatures and drier weather.

Environment and Climate Change Canada reminds that 2024 could be the hottest year on record. The effects of climate change combined with El Niño could give rise to extreme weather phenomena.

The ministry stressed in a press release that the country is warming about twice as fast as the global average and even faster in northern Canada, which will cause more damaging weather events.

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He also believes that even if winter should be milder , it will not be free from bad weather.

Despite forecasts for a relatively mild winter, the arrival of winter will nevertheless bring severe weather in various forms, such as snow, windy weather and freezing rain.

A quote from Excerpt from the Environment and Climate Change Canada press release

Binges of snow are also expected in Quebec, New Brunswick and in Nova Scotia overnight from Sunday to Monday. A winter storm warning has been issued for the Ottawa and Gatineau regions.

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Environment Canada predicts 15 to 20 centimeters of snow on Sunday to Monday morning in southern Quebec.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, El Niño will mainly have effects on the west, north and center of the country this winter. The department says it expects relatively minor effects on southeastern Canada, including the Maritimes, during the winter and spring.

The United Nations announced in November that El Niño is likely to continue through April.