Reading Time: 3 minutes Alberta irrigated farmers gets good news with snowpack shaping up to be the best the area has seen in a decade to fill the reservoirs for the thirsty crops for the growing season.
Irrigators jumping with joy over Alberta snowpack predictions
Reservoirs expected to get boost from decade-best snowpack for Alberta’s irrigated crops
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
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.
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?
Forecasting winter 2025-26 in the Prairies
A weak La Niña is in play again this winter but its effects aren’t clear
Reading Time: 4 minutes Weather expert Daniel Bezte looks at predictions for the coming winter on the Prairies.
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.
Spring weather on the Prairies is a messy thing
Alberta’s spring, along with the other Prairie provinces, has a lot of chaos built in as seasons change and summer tries to assert itself
Reading Time: 4 minutes Alberta’s spring, along with the other Prairie provinces, has a lot of chaos built in as seasons change and summer tries to assert itself
There’s still hope for a spring snowstorm
All three provinces have seen their records set in March or April
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s getting pretty late in the winter, and if you’re a Prairie farmer or skier — or maybe both — you might wonder if there’s still a chance for more moisture in the form of snow. As I have mentioned on several occasions over the years, March and April have seen some of our biggest […] Read more
Prairie water users watch mountain snowpack
Alberta officials say the region’s moisture shortage remains dire but stress the situation could easily turn itself around
Reading Time: 4 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – The best greeting for farmers attending the recent Irrigation Production Conference was the dump of snow outside the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre in Lethbridge. Inside, the need for that type of precipitation was laid bare in order to avoid a water shortage this year. The numbers tell the tale as to […] Read more
Precipitation and atmospheric temperature profiles
The precipitation we receive depends on the air it meets along the way
Reading Time: 3 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – Precipitation is a vital aspect of Earth’s climate and plays a significant role in shaping our environment. From gentle drizzles to heavy snowfall, precipitation comes in various forms, each with unique characteristics and formation conditions. This week we’ll delve into different types of precipitation and the atmospheric conditions necessary for their creation. […] Read more
Weather Network predicts mild winter, with caveats
Colder scenario expected for East
MarketsFarm — Strong El Niño conditions that have developed in the Pacific Ocean would typically lead to a milder winter across Canada — but other factors this year could challenge that outlook, according to the winter forecast from The Weather Network, released Wednesday. The winter forecast features a mild start to the season, with a […] Read more
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