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Light reflects off crystals of blowing snow during a blustery winter day near Russell, Man., December 2023.

Why is the sky blue?

A look at some big recent weather stories and more weather basics

Reading Time: 4 minutes The colour of the skies, on the Prairies and elsewhere, tells the story of the paths sunlight takes as it enters Earth’s atmosphere, Daniel Bezte writes.






A low angle photo of snow melting with some large steel grain bins in the background under a clear blue sky in early spring.

Prairie spring forecast: What weather models predict for March to May

Models disagree on whether Prairie farmers face warm or cool conditions this spring, with the author favouring one forecast over others

Reading Time: 2 minutes Weather models offer varied outlooks for Prairie spring. This forecast review compares Old Farmer’s Almanac, NOAA, CFS, CanSIPS, and ECMWF predictions for March through May temperatures and precipitation.



Weather models are still not showing a sustained push of true spring conditions across the Prairies. Photo: Getty Images Plus

Prairie forecast: Arctic air dominates the forecast

For this forecast period, it appears we will need to wait a little longer for spring to arrive. Weather models continue to show a northwesterly flow across the region, but this time the dividing line between mild and cold air has shifted slightly farther south. As a result, near to below-average temperatures are expected across much of the Prairies.





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