Pacific Region (BC)

British Columbia experienced near normal temperatures and highly varied precipitation through October. Coastal British Columbia continued to receive significant precipitation, with many stations recording 125 to 150% of normal for October. The southern portion of the province also saw above normal precipitation recording between 100 to 200 mm, improving soil moisture and steam flow. The central Interior continued to see below normal precipitation receiving only 40-60% of normal. Much of northeastern B.C. received normal precipitation in October with the exception of regions north of Fort Nelson which received below 50% of normal.

 Prairie Region (AB, SK, MB)

Dry conditions continued to dominated much of the western Prairies, while the eastern Prairies received above normal precipitation through October. Several locations recorded temperatures above 20°C during the last week of October in each of the three provinces. A few storm events generated significant precipitation across the Prairies, especially in northeastern Alberta, east-central Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba, with several stations recording above 200% of normal precipitation. Southern Alberta, southwestern and south-central Saskatchewan continued to receive below normal precipitation resulting in the expansion of the Moderate Drought (D1) and the Abnormally Dry (D0) regions.

Central Region (ON, QC)

Northwest Ontario experienced overall improvement in drought conditions, including a reduction in Severe Drought (D2) and the removal of a pocket of Extreme Drought (D3). Areas west of Thunder Bay improved from Moderate Drought (D1) to Abnormally Dry (D0) following sustained rainfall. In Central Ontario and southwest Quebec, drought conditions worsened, with the expansion of Severe (D2) and Extreme (D3) drought around the North Bay and Val-d’Or corridor.

Across Southern Ontario, overall drought severity eased slightly, with many areas shifting to Abnormally Dry (D0) to Moderate Drought (D1) conditions due to recent precipitation events. However, significant droughts remain in areas north of the Greater Toronto Area, including Barrie,Kingston, and Ottawa, where Severe Drought (D2) and pockets of Extreme Drought (D3) persist. Severe impacts continue in drought-affected agricultural zones. In Southeastern Quebec and the Gaspé Peninsula, drought intensified, with short-term Extreme Drought (D3) conditions emerging around Sherbrooke and expanding across the Gaspé region into New Brunswick. Ongoing dryness contributed to elevated wildfire risk in parts of western Quebec, with the Outaouais reporting multiple active fires and extreme fire risk. Northern Quebec showed a slight improvement in drought conditions.

Atlantic Region (NS, NB, PE, NL)

Much of the Atlantic Region received 40 to 85% of normal precipitation, except for a small area around southeastern New Brunswick and western Nova Scotia, which received 120 to 150 mm of precipitation. Localised above-normal precipitation offered limited short-term relief to precipitation deficits across southeastern New Brunswick; however, this was not enough to fully alleviate drought conditions.

n New Brunswick, drought conditions were largely maintained, with Severe (D2) and Extreme Drought (D3) persisting. Water levels in the Saint John River remained more than one metre below historic averages in early October. Numerous private wells ran dry, particularly in the Acadian Peninsula, Moncton–St. Stephen corridor, and Grand Lake–Fredericton region, marking one of the most widespread groundwater shortages in provincial history. In Nova Scotia, drought conditions were generally maintained, with a slight expansion of Extreme Drought (D3), while Severe (D2) to Exceptional Drought (D4) remained across the province. The most severe conditions persisted along the province’s southwestern edge, where Exceptional Drought (D4). Producers reported ongoing difficulty securing water for livestock and crops. Domestic wells continued to fail in hard-hit regions.

In Newfoundland, In Newfoundland and Labrador, drought conditions worsened, varying in severity, with Newfoundland experiencing more severe drought conditions compared to Labrador. In Newfoundland, a Severe Drought (D2) expanded across most of the island, except for the northwestern peninsula, where Moderate Drought (D1) persists. Additionally, three pockets of Extreme Drought (D3) emerged. Reports from rural residents highlighted near-dry wells