Suddenly It Is Fall

Suddenly It Is Fall

by Ronnie Neiman

After a summer filled with high temperatures and not much rain, the season has changed to more of the norm expected for this time of year. The temperature has dipped to just above ten degrees C, with some exceptions. 

It is always a good thing to dress for the weather. No more shorts and tank tops as the sun-filled and humid weather is gone for now. It is also best to to prepare for what the weather will be like in the following months, and what to expect from the upcoming winter season. 

AccuWeather has released its annual autumn forecast for Canada with weather predictions and patterns.

This fall will be the “tale of two coasts” in Canada. The western provinces will see wetter and cooler climates this fall, while Eastern Canada is forecast to receive quite the opposite. Parts of the Prairies, including Alberta, should expect typical fall weather conditions, with fairly normal amounts of rainfall and seasonal temperature. Most of Saskatchewan and Manitoba will also see near-normal amounts of precipitation, though northern Manitoba may see above-normal levels as storms move across areas around Hudson Bay. Overall, temperatures will be mild this fall across the central and eastern Prairies, with some large portions of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, including Regina and Winnipeg, expecting above-normal temperatures this autumn. Mild seasonal temperatures are not expected to impact chances of snow late in the season.

The next few months are not expected to be too cold or dry, with the normal amount of humidity. So dress comfortable, paying attention to the wind of the day, as that will decide part of the coldness of the day. 

Those students who are not used to the coldness of the prairies of Canada, be sure you are prepared for the colder weather and any possible winter storms. Ask your fellow students, or staff at Brandon University.