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August rain welcome, but offered limited relief

Increased precipitation in August aids farmers prior to harvest in southern prairies of Canada.

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Massive storm in southeastern Alberta causes significant damage to crops and reported deaths of livestock

The numbers are still coming in for the cost of the damage caused by a huge hail storm that hit…

August 27, 2025

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Heatwaves and upper highs

Weather expert Daniel Bezte looks at heat waves and the climate factors that lead to extended periods of high heat…

August 21, 2025

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Prairie forecast: Warm, dry west; warm, unsettled east

By Daniel Bezte 11 hours ago

Highlights Summary Last week’s forecast did well considering the unusually blocking pattern that developed. An area of low pressure did develop as expected over the west-central U.S. It tried to push northwards and eastwards but was kept mostly in place by a strong ridge of high pressure over the central and eastern Prairies. The models […] Read more

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News, Weather

August rain welcome, but offered limited relief

Northern Prairies still dry, while late summer precipitation came too late to boost crop yields in many regions

By Greg Price 1 day ago

Reading Time: 2 minutes Increased precipitation in August aids farmers prior to harvest in southern prairies of Canada.

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Crops, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report: Harvest nearly one-third complete

Fall rye, winter wheat near completion

By Adam Peleshaty September 4, 2025

Despite varied amounts of rainfall, Manitoba's harvest advanced to 29 per cent as of Sept. 1, 2025.

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Weather

Prairie forecast: Cool east, warm west

Forecast issued September 3, covering Sept. 3 to 10, 2025

By Daniel Bezte September 3, 2025

We start this period with a large upper low over northern Ontario, an area of Arctic high pressure building southwards over Manitoba and strong but narrow upper ridge of high pressure over B.C. This particular setup is going to bring cool temperatures over the eastern Prairies for the next several days. Western regions will stay on the mild side.

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AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world

By The Conversation via Reuters Connect September 3, 2025

In many low- and middle-income countries, accurate weather forecasts remain out of reach, limited by the high technology costs and infrastructure demands of traditional forecasting models. A new wave of AI-powered weather forecasting models has the potential to change that.

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Massive storm in southeastern Alberta causes significant damage to crops and reported deaths of livestock

Several farmers report harrowing experience of being caught in massive hail storm in area around Brooks

By Greg Price August 27, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes The numbers are still coming in for the cost of the damage caused by a huge hail storm that hit various areas of Alberta Aug. 20.

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Weather

Prairie forecast: Warm and dry for the long weekend

Forecast issued August 27, covering Aug. 27 to Sept. 3, 2025

By Daniel Bezte August 27, 2025

This forecast period is looking straightforward as surface high pressure and upper-level ridging looks to dominate the forecast. This should bring what looks to be an extended period of sunny skies and warm to hot temperatures.

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Weather

Heatwaves and upper highs

Sunshine and sinking air mean rising temperatures

By Daniel Bezte August 21, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes Weather expert Daniel Bezte looks at heat waves and the climate factors that lead to extended periods of high heat in the Prairies.

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Weather

Prairie forecast: Sunny, warm end to the month

Forecast issued August 20, covering Aug. 20 to 27, 2025

By Daniel Bezte August 20, 2025

To start this forecast period, we have an area of low pressure developing over Montana. This will help bring one more day of intense heat over southern Saskatchewan and a hot day over Manitoba. That same low will bring partly cloudy skies and the chance of showers to a good portion of Alberta.

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Reuters, Weather

Brief La Niña expected in fall 2025 before more stable pattern returns says U.S. forecaster

By Reuters August 14, 2025

A brief period of La Nina conditions is favoured in the fall and early winter 2025-26 before reverting to a more stable El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.

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