Published on Feb. 25, 2026, 10:34 AM
Atlantic Canada can expect a typical spring with changeable temperatures and an active storm track bringing near normal to above normal precipitation through mid-April
Spring isn’t just a season in Canada—it’s the scenic route from winter to summer, and this year, it looks like we are in for a bit of a trek!
La Niña and the polar vortex teamed up to deliver a fickle, but high-impact winter to most of Canada. However, if winter has you longing for consistent warm weather, spring will once again test your patience.
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Spring never takes us on a straight path or smooth ride from winter to summer, but it looks like the journey this year will have more detours and backtracking than a typical spring. This will especially be the case during March and April. May is still quite a wild card in our spring forecast.
Atlantic Canada’s 2026 Spring Forecast
New Brunswick, P.E.I., and Nova Scotia
A typical spring is expected across the Maritimes, including Fredericton, Halifax, and Charlottetown. This will include changeable temperatures with periods of mild weather that will be offset by periods chilly weather. The temperature roller coaster should not be as extreme as what we expect across most of western and central Canada.
An active storm track is expected during March and April, which should deliver near normal precipitation totals across the region, but parts of the region could end up with above normal precipitation totals through mid-April. The natural progression of the season will bring warmer weather during May, but at this point, don’t expect an abrupt transition to early summer weather.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Across Newfoundland and Labrador, we expect near normal conditions for the spring season. Of course, a typical spring includes changeable temperatures, with periods of mild weather offset by periods of late winter-like weather. However, the temperature roller coaster should not be as extreme as what we expect across much of western and central Canada.