Relationship between migraine characteristics and weather patterns

Many people with migraine report that weather changes can trigger a migraine attack. An example of a weather change is a Chinook wind. This is a warm and dry westerly wind that typically occurs in winter in parts of Southern Alberta, Canada. It is unclear how weather changes influence migraine attacks in children and adolescents.

Daily migraine data will be collected from youth with migraine. We will also gather daily weather data from Environment Canada. We will use these data to explore the relationship between migraine attacks and weather.

Understanding migraine triggers early could lead to better outcomes. Youth could treat their migraine before or during specific weather conditions. This early treatment could lower the risk of a migraine attack.