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Prairie forecast: Extended cold snap as Arctic high pressure moves in
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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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Prairie forecast: Mild start before winter pushes back in
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.
Prairie forecast: Mid-winter thaw expected under building ridge of high pressure
Mild temperatures are expected to persist across the Prairies for most of the forecast period with little for significant weather events.
Prairie forecast: Northwesterly flow brings seasonable temperatures, weak systems
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: 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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