[Migrant_Coconut]

I dunno, I think Metro Van could use a cool year.

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During a period of La Niña influence, western Canada is typically the portion of the country that experiences the most significant impacts, according to Anderson. La Niña is one of many teleconnections meteorologists study to determine weather outlooks on a seasonal scale. Teleconnections are essentially a correlation found between meteorological phenomena located a great distance from one another.

La Niña conditions tend to influence the orientation and position of the jet stream over North America. In this case, the projected position of the jet stream this summer is forecast to funnel more moisture over much of British Columbia.

"It'll be wetter than normal across the northern part of the province with near-normal rainfall expected in the southern portion," Anderson explained.

"Given current conditions and the teleconnections expected to be in place, we may see a reduction in fire activity this year, especially when compared to last summer," Anderson said...

... In terms of temperatures this summer, AccuWeather forecasters say anyone in western Canada dreading a repeat of last year's brutal heat may be able to breathe a bit easier this year.

Anderson expects air temperatures will be near normal for much of British Columbia, as water conditions in the Canadian Pacific are expected to be cooler than normal. Cooler waters just offshore will likely exert a notable influence on the air that flows inland over the province.