Reading Time: 4 minutes It takes more than just a trough of low pressure to develop an Alberta Clipper or Colorado Low, which are the biggest winter storms in Manitoba. It also takes humidity, temperature changes and a host of other variables coming into play.
The lowdown on winter storms on the Prairies
It takes more than just a trough of low pressure to kick up a memorable winter storm
YEAR IN REVIEW: 2025 a year of weather extremes
Every corner of the globe had its own big story, and the Canadian Prairies were no exception
Reading Time: 4 minutes Wildfires, drought and flash floods, oh my! Looking back at 2025’s headline-grabbing event in Canada and around the world.
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 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?
Monsoon promise turns sour for India’s crops ruined by late downpours
Indian farmers’ hopes for bumper crops following this year’s abundant monsoon rains were dashed by heavy downpours just before harvest that damaged their fields.
Global warming and rainfall for Prairie farmers
As the atmosphere warms, farmers in the Prairie region could see more heavy rainfalls
Reading Time: 4 minutes Heavy rainfalls will become more common as the prevailing climate conditions on the Canadian Prairies become more conducive for their development, weather expert Daniel Bezte says.
Heatwaves and upper highs
Sunshine and sinking air mean rising temperatures
Reading Time: 4 minutes Weather expert Daniel Bezte looks at heat waves and the climate factors that lead to extended periods of high heat in the Prairies.
Thunderstorms and straight-line winds
Straight-line winds in thunderstorms can cause as much damage as a tornado
Reading Time: 4 minutes Weather columnist Daniel Bezte discusses the strength of straight-line winds during a thunderstorm and the damage they can cause.
Alberta dwarfs the Prairies in hail claims
It’s not just because we get more hail, says crop insurance expert
Reading Time: 3 minutes When a province has a huge chunk of its geography referred to as “hailstorm alley,” it’s not surprising crop producers would get a lot of payouts for hail damage. But does that alone explain why total insurance payouts for hail damage in Alberta are about seven times more than the other Prairie provinces? According to […] Read more
What makes a tornado?
There are competing theories as to why these destructive storms develop
Reading Time: 3 minutes Though we are near the end of summer and the peak of thunderstorm season, there are still opportunities for severe weather. Let’s look at the most destructive yet awesome weather event associated with thunderstorms: tornadoes. Worldwide, Canada is second only to the United States in the number of tornadoes occurring each year, with an average […] Read more
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