News Release

Environment Canada Predicts Another Warm Summer 

Ottawa, June 1, 2007 - Environment Canada today released the summer seasonal outlook for the months of June, July and August. The summer outlook predicts that much of Canada will be warmer than normal.

Highlights from the Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Outlook for June, July and August 2007:

• At this time, ocean influences from EL NINO or LA NINA are weak meaning lower confidence in the summer outlook for both temperature and precipitation.
• Temperatures are expected to be above average over most of Canada except for coastal regions of Atlantic Canada and British Columbia where the temperatures should be below normal.
• Near normal temperatures are expected over Nunavut and parts of southern Ontario.
• Precipitation is expected to be normal to below normal over much of Canada.

The Seasonal Outlook at times can be beneficial to many users as it offers greater advance notice of possible conditions. Firefighters may consider seasonal forecasts to position staff in areas susceptible to forest fires; merchants to stock up on items such as snowblowers, shovels and generators; farmers to determine the best time to plant their seeds; and commodities markets to trade futures in weather-dependent industries.

As the accuracy of long-range forecasts varies from region to region and from season to season, we suggest that you consult the skill maps that accompany the latest information on Environment Canada's seasonal outlooks.

Because weather can vary from one year to the next due to natural variability, it is difficult to attribute these changes to a specific cause.

For more details on the seasonal outlook please visit :  http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

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