The forecast through November indicates that water deficits will shrink overall but persist in many areas, including around the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Quebec/Ontario border, and the Middle Athabasca River in Alberta. Surpluses will increase west of the Gatineau River in Quebec.
Canada: Widespread water deficits in the east
Canada: Water deficits to increase in Southern Quebec
Canada: Water deficits to retreat from S. SK
Canada: Exceptional water surpluses to emerge in southeastern BC
The forecast through July indicates that exceptional water deficits in northern Quebec will shrink though vast areas will persist. Moderate surpluses are forecast in the Gatineau River Watershed north of Ottawa. Deficits will increase in Southern Ontario but a pocket of moderate surplus will persist west of Toronto. Surpluses will increase in southeastern British Columbia and will be exceptional.