As the weather models were indicating as early as last week, we are now seeing a clear shift in our weather pattern from unseasonably warm and dry to more seasonable cold. This comes with a snowy start and additional chances for snow over the next week or two.
Prairie forecast: Cold weather settles in after snowy start
Prairie forecast: Mild pattern holds across the Prairies
Weather models show the current weak, westerly flow holding in place, which means more quiet and mild weather across the Prairies.
Prairie forecast: Above-average temperatures across Prairies
The Feb. 4 to 11 forecast looks mostly warm across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba with chances of light precipitation in Manitoba.
Prairie forecast: Warmer temperatures but east Prairies still cool
Temperatures will moderate across the Prairies between Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 2026, though a clear west-to-east gradient will remain
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.
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: 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.
Prairie winter snowfall forecast 2025-2026
How much snow should farmers in Alberta and elsewhere on the Prairies expect for the rest of December 2025 and into January-February 2026?
Reading Time: 4 minutes How much snow should farmers in Alberta and elsewhere on the Canadian Prairies expect for the rest of December 2025 and into January-February 2026?
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