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Prairie forecast: A slow cool down towards winter

Forecast issued October 29, covering Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, 2025 Highlights: Overview I can’t say last week’s forecast played out exactly as expected — but that’s not too surprising. Overall confidence was on the low side. While the models did a decent job with the big picture, a few smaller details didn’t line up. […] Read more








The Semi-arid Grassland Research Center was used in the International Drought Experiment as part of this research. Credit: CSU College of Natural Sciences

Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study

Colorado State University — Extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet, says new research published in the journal Science. “Climate change is bringing more severe and longer-lasting droughts to many locations around the world. Some ecosystems have shown resilience […] Read more



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Will the warm fall linger on the Prairies?

Weather data confirms a mild start to autumn, but forecasts farther into fall 2025 are mixed for the Prairies

Reading Time: 3 minutes Weather data confirms a mild start to autumn, but forecasts farther into fall 2025 are mixed for Manitoba.