This week’s map shows the forecast temperature anomalies across Canada and the U.S. for June, July, and August according to the CanSIP weather model. Orange and reds are above average temperatures.

A dry spring may slide into a dry summer on the Prairies

Long range forecasts in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta all expect lack of rain for summer 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes The rain tap might slow to a trickle on the Canadian Prairies this summer. Long range forecasts in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta all expect little precipitation in coming months.


Dugout levels were already garnering concern Manitoba in May 2021, a time when most should have been still full to the brim with melt water. Beef producers ended up dealing with serious drought concerns that year.

Transition to drought expected to be swifter this year

Fractions of a degree in change of ocean tempartures impact weather patterns and agriculture producers caring for their livestock and crops

Reading Time: 5 minutes Temperature changes in the oceans will affect moisture for farmers in Canada, and drought may come about quicker than normal this year.

The Saskatchewan River Basin has been called critically important for the Prairies. “It drives our economy and cities like Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Medicine Hat and Saskatoon. It feeds our major cities and two provinces.”

Water researcher warns of looming shortages

Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, erratic weather patterns pressure producers to find more efficient water management

Reading Time: 5 minutes Low levels of snow pack in the Rockies this winter means Alberta could be in for another season of drought this summer.


Cattle graze pasture on the border of a barely trickling Edwards Creek south of Dauphin, Man., in late July 2021.

Drought plans keep farmers a step ahead

Planning for drought management ahead of time on your farm can save headache and heartache

Reading Time: 5 minutes Does your farm have a drought plan in place? Having one before the drought hits can save producers heartache and money

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Transition to drought expected to be swifter this year

Fractions of a degree of change in ocean tempartures impacts weather patterns for ag producers in caring for their livestock and crops

Agriculture across the globe is closely linked to La Niña and El Niño when it comes to setting the weather stage for the next growing season.