Will be a winter of extremes, says Weather Network

OAKVILLE, Ont. — This winter will be a season of extremes across the country, according to The Weather Network’s 2020-2021 winter forecast, released this morning. “This winter will feature a wide variety of extreme weather across Canada,” said Chris Scott, chief meteorologist at The Weather Network, in a press release. “The focus of the severe cold will be across western Canada, especially during January and February. Meanwhile, extended periods of mild weather are expected from the Great Lakes to the Maritimes with the potential for record warmth. However, arctic air will also push into these regions from time to time,...