St. John's: 2.4 warmer than normal.

2010- Avg High:   9.7 & Avg Mean: 6.5

1951- Avg High: 10.1 & Avg Mean: 6.1

2000- Avg High:   9.9 & Avg Mean: 5.8

 

(1971-2000 Avg High: 8.7 & Avg Mean: 4.7)

 

As you can see, there have only been 3 years with average high's over 10 and 4 years with average mean's over 6 at YYT. This year easily could be another. If November and December finish with just AVERAGE temperatures, 2012 would finish with an Average High of 10.2 and an Average Mean of 6.3. With November & December looking warm, it certainly looks like we'll be right there in the top 5 warmest years on record. Stay tuned!

 

 

Environment Canada has released it's latest outlook for temperatures and precipitation through November, December & January with little change. Warmer than normal temperatures are still expected across NL this Fall & early Winter. Beyond that, the forecast for February, March and April is once again for warmer than normal temperatures over the Island. Near Normal in Labrador. 

In terms of precipitation, the next few months could wet & snowy in Labrador. Climate models predict above normal precip in Labrador. In February March and April precipitation is expected to be normal, to slightly above normal over the Maritimes and the Western Half of the Island.

In case you missed my earlier Winter Outlook, you can check it out here.

 

Ryan