Canada clicks into spring: Word of the day, search spike, reference new season

Welcome to spring!

It's the first day of spring and the internet has noticed.

Dictionary Merriam-Webster chose 'vernal' for its word of the day, an adverb that means: "of, relating to, or occurring in the spring."

Elsewhere on the internet, Canadians are searching more for the word 'spring,' with searches starting to pick up early this morning.

GRAPHIC - google searches for spring

Via Google Search Trends

GRAPHIC - google searches by location

At the time of publication, Nova Scotia was the province searching for spring the most on Google, followed by New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Manitoba.

What can Canadians expect this spring?

If you're looking for clues about what the season may hold, you've come to the right place. Our official 2025 spring forecast is predicting a stormy season, with above-average precipitation for parts of the country:

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Watch the video below for a more in-depth analysis.

BANNER - spring forecast