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.
Prairie forecast: Northwesterly flow brings seasonable temperatures, weak systems
Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays
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.
Prairie forecast: First blizzard of the year, then quiet?
A strong Alberta clipper is forecasted to track across the southern Prairies, but the strength and track of the system remains to be seen.
Prairie forecast: Arctic highs, Pacific lows, and a short milder break
Alberta can expect a few days of unsettled conditions with widespread cloud cover and scattered flurries. For the weekend, Alberta should see cold temperatures before milder conditions return early next week. Manitoba and Saskatchewan can expect frigid temperatures towards the weekend before a brief milder period early next week.
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Prairie forecast: Northwest flow ushers in a wintery pattern across the Prairies
Manitoba and Saskatchewan can expect cold temperatures to settle in. Alberta will benefit from some moderating influences, with colder temperatures not expected to last long.
Prairie forecast: Winter temperatures moving in
After several weeks of mild weather across the Prairies, it looks like true winter conditions are finally set to arrive.
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Prairie forecast: Quiet weather pattern continues with no big winter push
Alberta can expect mostly sunshine, light winds and mild temperatures for the first half of the forecast period. Saskatchewan and Manitoba can expect a moderate weather pattern with no major storm systems.
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