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Expect mild temperatures, less snow this winter: Weather Network

THUNDER BAY -- Compared to the past two years, winter in Thunder Bay will be warmer and drier this year.
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THUNDER BAY -- Compared to the past two years, winter in Thunder Bay will be warmer and drier this year.

That's according to a new winter forecast from The Weather Network that says the region, like 75 per cent of the country, will see warmer temperatures and less snow for most of the winter thanks to El Niño.

"Especially during the first half of the winter," Meteorologist Doug Gillham said. 

"Not only milder than the past two years but milder than what would be considered normal."

"That doesn't mean that you can't have a couple of significant storms over the winter but it's not going to be a winter remembered for its frequent snowy systems."

Just like it did in the early 80s and late 90s, El Niño will flood most of the country with warmer Pacific air and keep the Artic air out Gillham said.

"For travel and for trying to get to work this is good news but it comes at a cost. A lot of people enjoy winter sports. It certainly would impact winter recreation," Gillham said.

It will also likely mean more active storms in the Southern U.S. and the East Coast.

Gillham said milder temperatures and less snow could also raise concerns hearing into spring for moisture in soil. It's too early to know what spring will look like but if it rains a lot, that could lessen the blow of a dry winter.

Around February some more seasonable temperatures are expected but, like the snow, likely won't last long Gillham said.





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