Metro Vancouver Weather: Will La Niña Bring a Colder, Snowier Winter?
This winter is shaping up to be promising for skiers and snowboarders, as Metro Vancouver’s long-term forecast points to a season influenced by La Niña. This climate pattern usually means wetter and colder weather across the Lower Mainland.
La Niña’s Impact on Local Conditions
During La Niña years, regional ski hills often receive heavy snowfall. The cooler, moisture-rich air helps create excellent powder conditions on the slopes. This pattern occurs when sea surface temperatures in parts of the central Pacific Ocean drop by about half a degree Celsius, or 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit, below normal.
Contrasting Weather Phenomena
La Niña’s counterpart, El Niño, generally leads to drier and slightly warmer weather. The current pattern suggests a classic La Niña setup, which favors damp, chilly weather through the winter months in British Columbia.
Expert and Agency Insights
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Centre reports that “sea surface temperatures are mostly below average across the Pacific Ocean and La Niña conditions are present.”
According to NOAA, these conditions are expected to persist through December 2025 and into February 2026, transitioning to neutral sometime between January and March 2026.
Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor explains to V.I.A., “This is generally good news for the region, to build the groundwater.”
Proctor notes that November’s forecast looks fairly typical, with slightly above-average rainfall. The month began with several storms, brief sunny intervals, and average temperatures overall.
Author Summary
La Niña is expected to bring Metro Vancouver a wetter, colder season, boosting snowfall for ski resorts while also supporting groundwater replenishment.
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