Unseasonably warm temperatures draw crowds to Canadian beaches
Canadians are experiencing a rare and unusual weather pattern this November, with temperatures soaring well above average.
Regions in Quebec and Ontario have seen temperatures exceeding 20 degrees Celsius this week, a significant departure from the typical November climate.
Normally, major Canadian cities see average highs of around 10 degrees Celsius this time of year. Montreal reached 22 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, feeling like 24 degrees Celsius, prompting many to visit beaches.
The Weather Network attributes this phenomenon to a combination of factors, including a strong high-pressure ridge off the U.S. East Coast and a warm front linked to a Colorado low.
Toronto has also experienced warmer-than-usual conditions.
The current warm spell is likely influenced by the El Niño effect, a climate pattern that typically impacts Canada in the later months of the year, leading to milder temperatures.
“This year’s event is truly exceptional because this warming has already exceeded three degrees, which is well above that of any previous event and is expected to go even higher before the usual peak of El Niño in November or December,” stated Bill Merryfield, a research scientist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, referring to Pacific Ocean temperatures associated with El Niño.
Residents in western Quebec also took advantage of the pleasant weather.
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