Weather gods, why do you torment central and eastern Canada so?
It's bad enough that cities like Toronto, Montreal and Halifax dealt with a polar vortex and a hurricane-like storm this winter. But now they're set to see a cooler summer than normal, while western Canada enjoys a warmer, drier sunny season, according to Accuweather.com.
Here are the weather patterns Canadians can expect to see this summer.
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The spring's cool weather is expected to continue into the summer due to a persistent dip in the jet stream across central and eastern Canada.
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Record ice coverage on the Great Lakes will delay their warming.
It Will Result In This
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The frozen lakes will cool the surrounding area, including Toronto, Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie.
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The Upside
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There's less risk of severe weather in the eastern Prairies and northwestern Ontario.
The Downside
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Patio season in Toronto may not be quite as nice as in previous summers.
Meanwhile In Atlantic Canada...
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A cool start to the summer will give way to warmer and more humid conditions in the second half.
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But Out West...
Jesse Ferreras
It's mostly good news.
B.C. And Western Alberta Are Likely To See Warmer Weather...
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Above-normal temperatures are forecast.
...And Less Rain.
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West Coasters can expect more of this.
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So There Will Be More Time For This...
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Paddleboarding with a pug. So Vancouver.
But Also A Heightened Chance Of This
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Higher temperatures and the Pine Beetle could lead to increased risk of a forest fire.
So Get Your Hate On For The West
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Believe us, they deserve it.
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Because Just Like In The Winter...
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When it was cold and miserable...
They're Going To Rub Our Faces In It All Summer Long
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Damn them! Damn them!
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