Winter Forecast: Snowbirds Get Sun, Canada Gets Snow

Winter's arrival prompts many Canadians to seek warmer climates, and this season's forecast offers promising news for snowbirds. Initial predictions suggest favourable conditions across many southern destinations, with drier and sunnier weather expected.

Warm-than-seasonal temperatures are anticipated throughout the southern United States, influenced by La Niña and warmer sea surface temperatures in the Gulf and Caribbean. While surges of Arctic air might occasionally reach the Gulf of Mexico, they are unlikely to disrupt the overall mild pattern for those escaping Canada's typical winter.

Travellers heading to Mexico and the Caribbean can look forward to abundant sunshine, with communities in these regions likely to enjoy approximately six hours of sun daily. Southern Mexico, in particular, may see up to nine hours of sunshine per month with minimal rainfall, offering a welcome contrast to the colder weather back home.