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What’s the weather for last half of winter 2025-2026?

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The lowdown on winter storms on the Prairies

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YEAR IN REVIEW: 2025 a year of weather extremes

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What’s the weather for last half of winter 2025-2026?

A last look at 2025 temperature and precipitation on the Prairies, plus what weather forecasters expect through to March 2026

By Daniel Bezte 4 days ago

Reading Time: 4 minutes A last look at 2025 temperature and precipitation on the Prairies, plus what weather forecasters expect through to spring 2026.

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Prairie forecast: Warmer temperatures but east Prairies still cool

By Daniel Bezte 5 days ago

Temperatures will moderate across the Prairies between Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 2026, though a clear west-to-east gradient will remain

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Prairie forecast: Extended cold snap as Arctic high pressure moves in

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By Daniel Bezte January 21, 2026

Artic high pressure will dominate Prairie weather between January 21 and 28, which means a low chance of storms or significant precipitation.

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The lowdown on winter storms on the Prairies

It takes more than just a trough of low pressure to kick up a memorable winter storm

By Daniel Bezte January 17, 2026

Reading Time: 4 minutes It takes more than just a trough of low pressure to develop an Alberta Clipper or Colorado Low, which are the biggest winter storms in Manitoba. It also takes humidity, temperature changes and a host of other variables coming into play.

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Prairie forecast: Mild start before winter pushes back in

By Daniel Bezte January 14, 2026

For this forecast period, we are starting with a fairly sharp ridge of high pressure over Western Canada and a deep trough of low pressure over Ontario. This setup will keep Alberta and the western half of Saskatchewan in milder air, while Manitoba sees a quick return to more winter-like temperatures.

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U.S. CPC sees 75 per cent chance of La Niña transition by early 2026

By Reuters January 8, 2026

La Niña continues to persist, with a 75 per cent chance of a transition to ENSO-neutral conditions likely between January and March, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.

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Prairie forecast: Mid-winter thaw expected under building ridge of high pressure

By Daniel Bezte January 7, 2026

Mild temperatures are expected to persist across the Prairies for most of the forecast period with little for significant weather events.

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YEAR IN REVIEW: 2025 a year of weather extremes

Every corner of the globe had its own big story, and the Canadian Prairies were no exception

By Daniel Bezte January 2, 2026

Reading Time: 4 minutes Wildfires, drought and flash floods, oh my! Looking back at 2025’s headline-grabbing event in Canada and around the world.

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Prairie forecast: Northwesterly flow brings seasonable temperatures, weak systems

By Daniel Bezte December 31, 2025

This forecast period is dominated by two lows — one to the far west, and one over Hudson Bay. The relative strength of the two lows will determine temperatures across the Prairies.

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Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays

By Daniel Bezte December 24, 2025

The pattern of Pacific storm system after Pacific storm system looks set to continue for a while longer. We begin this forecast period with a heavy snowfall warning in effect across parts of Alberta.

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