Below-normal precipitation across much of western Canada throughout December resulted in minimal changes to drought this month. In contrast, parts of Central and Eastern Canada received well above-normal precipitation, leading to slight improvements to drought in these areas. Temperatures in December were much warmer than normal across Canada, with a significant portion of the country reporting temperatures more than 5 degrees above average. Southern Alberta, western Saskatchewan and north-central British Columbia continue to see the most severe drought conditions by the end of the month, with Extreme to Exceptional (D4)Drought remaining in place.

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