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to be wetter than normal: Weather Network Julie Veinot julieveinot@hotmail.com Break out your rubber boots or snow shovels. The first two weeks of March will be wetter than normal for most of the country, predicts the Weather Network. Not to mention it's the time of year when winter grabs its final opportunity to produce a substantial storm. "For the first part of March, we're likely to see an increase of storms develop off the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, which will move towards the Great Lakes and exit through the Maritimes," says Ron Bianchi, head of Meteorology at the Weather Network. "This is typically normal for March and it will mean some areas in the East can catch up a little bit if they've had a dry winter." However, if that precipitation comes in the form of snow, Bianchi suspects the sun and Old Man Winter will duke it out for control. "As we approach spring and the sun moves to a higher position in the sky, its rays become stronger and more direct," he says. "It means that it will be difficult for winter to maintain any type of firm grip on the country." Prince Edward Island's temperatures are expected to be around normal throughout the month. The Network also predicts Arctic air will enslave most of Canada with its icy temperatures, including the interior of British Columbia, northern Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Long-term, he expects dry conditions to become this year's major weather story. The Weather Network is a national network that broadcasts forecasts to Canadians 24-hours a day. For more detailed information on the forecast, check out www.theweathernetwork.com. |
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