Sunshine and warm temperatures—is this Canada’s ideal summer forecast? – The Weather Network

We are starting the growing season with much wetter soil conditions than last year thanks to the widespread rain during May, but extended periods of dry weather are expected at times during the summer. 

An active storm track south of the U.S. border is expected to shift north at times and bring powerful storms to parts of the region. This should help to break up the extended periods of dry weather and bring rain totals to near normal for the season. Nevertheless, wildfire smoke will continue to be a concern at times during the season.

Ontario

A hot and humid summer is expected across the province, including the Greater Toronto area and Ottawa. This will bring a heightened risk for extended heat waves, especially across southwestern Ontario, including Windsor and London. We will see periods of cooler weather during June, but the heat will build through July and August and linger into September. 

After a wet spring, we are starting the summer well-watered across most of the agricultural regions. However, as we get deeper into the summer season, extended periods of dry weather are expected, especially across northern Ontario, with a high fire danger and a risk for poor air quality from smog and smoke.

However, the heat will also help to fuel powerful storms, with a heightened risk for strong to severe storms at times.

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Quebec

A hot and humid summer is expected, with a risk for extended heat waves, especially across the southern and western parts of the province, including Montreal. We will see periods of cooler weather during June, but the heat will build through July and August and could linger into September.