If you were dreaming of a sunny getaway to escape the cold, think again! While the summer winds down, a bizarre temperature twist is hitting Canada.

As meteorological summer wraps up, an abrupt change in the jet stream is creating a fascinating weather pattern across Canada and the U.S. This shift offers relief to areas plagued by severe wildfires but raises alarms for regions yet to experience a fiery summer.

Eastern Canada and much of the U.S. have been sweltering through a scorching season, but as August draws to a close, temperatures are taking a nosedive. Get ready for a sneak peek of fall, as areas in the Eastern U.S. and the Great Lakes are now seeing temps plummet by 10-15 degrees below average!

For Ontarians, it’s been a long while since the mercury dipped below 20 degrees—June 13 to be exact! But prepare for a chilly week ahead, with forecasts suggesting even cooler temperatures as another batch of cold air rolls in by Friday.

Western Canada Sizzles While the East Chills!

Yet while Eastern Canada cools down, the opposite is true for Western and Northern regions. A towering ridge of high pressure is ushering in sizzling summer heat from the south, causing temperatures to soar 10-15 degrees above normal. Believe it or not, it’s actually warmer than some parts of the Deep South in the U.S.!

This Tuesday is expected to be the hottest yet, with Fort McMurray predicted to hit a scorching 31 degrees. Northern Canada will bask in highs ranging from the low to high 20s!

But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows! The dry, hot conditions boost the risk of new wildfires igniting. Isolated storms could unleash lightning strikes, potentially sparking new fires across the tinder-dry land. Residents are urged to heed local authorities’ advice on fire safety—stay cautious if you’re in fire-prone areas.

Stay tuned to The Weather Network for the latest updates on Canada’s unpredictable weather!