The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts a “Sneaky Cold” Winter
Ready for a “chilling” prediction? If you live or vacation in Canada, here’s the 2022–2023 winter weather forecast.
For 231 years, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been helping readers to prepare for the season ahead with its 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts.
Lulled—or frozen—into a sense of frigid-as-usual, many Canadians will be hit by surprise shots of extra-deep cold.
A “Sneaky Cold” Winter for Canada
The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition has arrived with a winter weather warning: Most Canadians should be prepared for a typically chilled season—but with bouts of “sneaky cold.”
“Frosty, frigid, freezing … however you say ‘cold,’ that’s what’s in store for most Canadians this winter,” reports Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition.
“But as an added ‘bonus,’ we also expect a number of unusual mini-deep-freezes throughout many parts of the country, which will sneak up and surprise with their intensity.”
2022–2023 Canadian Winter Forecast Summary
- Winter will arrive early, with cold temperatures dropping down from the Yukon and northern Alberta to settle in across the Prairies and into southern Ontario and southwest Quebec.
- By mid- to late November 2022, icebox conditions will arrive—to likely worsen as the season progresses. For example, in January, temperatures on the Prairies will average 7°C below normal.
- While temperatures throughout the rest of Canada will be normal or nearly so, this doesn’t mean that these areas will be spared their own winter woes: Several major snowstorms are predicted for southern Quebec and Atlantic Canada, with the first arriving before the end of November!
- Much of Ontario will also see increased snow, while the southern portions of the Prairies and most of British Columbia will sometimes be more wet than white, with sleet and freezing rain more prevalent than usual.
More Than Weather Predictions
In addition to its much-anticipated weather forecasts, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition is known for being “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.”
Highlights from the 2023 Almanac include …
- Inspired stories of small farms and businesses taking big risks that pay off personally, in their communities, and for the environment
- A primer on organizing family treasures
- Hay fever home remedies
- Traditional Ukrainian Christmas recipes
- Gardening tips for perfect perennials and chiles for every palate
- Sweet and savory winners from the Almanac’s banana recipe contest
- STORIES AS ONLY The Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition can tell: a legendary timekeeper; an ancient grain that’s not just for the birds; a step-by-step guide to hatching chickens; and much, much more!
Where to Buy The 2023 Canadian Almanac
The 2023 Canadian edition is available for just $9.99 wherever books and magazines are sold. A full list of stores that carry the Almanac is available at Almanac.com/Wheretobuy. You can also purchase the Canadian Almanac online at Amazon.ca, or get a digital version of the 2023 Canadian Edition if you wish.
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Ontario predictions more snow, very cold - sounds wonderful to me!! Cross country skiing has been pitiful with melting snow turning to ice with the season constantly cut short. I am hoping this prediction comes true looking forward to a longer snowy ski season 2023.
Ok - this is a weird prediction. For the southern part of the western prairies - Alberta and Saskatchewan - it can't possibly be cold and WET at the same time in winter. If it is cold, it will be snowy. If it is wet, it will be warm. That's because the average temperatures for December and January are -8C for a maximum and -17C for a minimum. In Fahrenheit that's 17F maximum to 0F minimum. It snows at those temperatures, it doesn't rain. If it rains, it would be above 32F (0C), which is much warmer than average. By the way "cold" would be something around -25C to -35C (around -15F to -30F - that's below zero.). This forecast does not make sense. Sorry.
Hi, AlicjaB, You make a good case and in looking at the specific Prairies forecast, it appears to agree. However, the Summary forecast states above-normal precipitation and below-normal snowfall. We don’t change our forecasts once they are “inked” so, while it does seem potentially incompatible, we’ll wait and see how the weather conditions play out. Thank you for your considered comment. We appreciate your interest!
You have s good question, Alicia.
Neither does the weather,most times. Depending on how the Pacific winter weather blows up it could mean wet heavy snow or a combination of sleet and icy rain and in which month it would happen.
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