Canada's Summer '25: Prepare for the Heat Wave 🔥

The Deets

Okay, so word on the street is Canada's summer of '25 is about to be a whole mood. We're talking hotter than your ex after you glow up, and drier than your sense of humor after a long day of lectures. Climate models are low-key throwing shade with predictions of above-normal temps and below-normal rain. This ain't just some "oops, it's warm" situation; it's a potential recipe for mad wildfires, especially in central and western Canada.

For all you west coast besties (B.C. and Alberta), get ready to feel the heat. Southern B.C. and most of Alberta are predicted to be hotter and drier than a desert, which is a major L for fire safety. Northern B.C. might catch a break with closer-to-normal vibes, but overall, keep your eyes peeled for heat waves and drought conditions. If you're vibing in the Prairies, expect the heat to keep cranking up with hardly any rain. The fire season already popped off, and things might get even spicier.

Ontario and Quebec, June will be a transition month. Prepare for near-seasonal temperatures, showers, and thunderstorms. July and August may see warmer-than-normal temperatures, which could cause localized flooding. Meanwhile, Atlantic Canada, you're in for a mild summer with frequent showers and thunderstorms. But, low-key heads up, the NOAA is saying it’s gonna be an active hurricane season. Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut, y’all up north might actually catch a W with near-seasonal or below-seasonal temperatures. But southern NWT and Nunavut could still feel the heat, so don’t get too comfy.

The big brains are blaming climate change for this whole mess, predicting more frequent and intense heat waves in the future. Experts are stressing the importance of incorporating Indigenous knowledge in addressing this and mitigating wildfire risks. So, yeah, stay safe, stay hydrated, and maybe start manifesting some rain, fam!