Winter could wait on the sidelines as El Niño extends fall

El Niño is expected to cause a mild fall in most of Canada**, delaying the start of winter. According to The Weather Network's three-month outlook, September and October will still see warm spells and chilly weather, but overall temperatures are likely to trend milder and drier than normal as the season progresses. This is due to the potentially historic El Niño event, which is tied to shifting patches of warm water in the Pacific Ocean. Several forecasters suggest this could be one of the strongest El Niños on record, causing spikes in temperature and increased risk of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves globally. In Canada, however, El Niño is expected to shift storm tracks south of the border, filling the country with mild air. Senior meteorologist Doug Gillham notes that while there will be catastrophic impacts elsewhere, it's "not all doom and gloom" for Canada's fall season, as winter's arrival may be delayed.