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.



Chinese tariffs could mess with U.S. soybean plans

Chinese tariffs could mess with U.S. soybean plans

The fate of canola prices hangs in the balance as American growers decide how to react to 125 per cent tariffs imposed by China

Soybeans could be headed for a wild ride this growing season, says an analyst. Rich Nelson, chief strategist at Allendale Inc., said the outlook ranges from “terribly bearish” to mildly bullish depending on tariffs and weather

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.


Heading into spring, much of the Prairie region has average soil moisture, according to the Palmer Drought Index, with the western part of the region showing above-average levels. The largest areas with below-average soil moisture are the northern part of the Peace region, a pocket straddling the central border of Manitoba and Saskachewan, and a similar pocket at the southern portion of that provincial boundary.

Sea ice continues shrinking

The last few years have seen some of the smallest sea ice coverage, plus a look into the continued spring melt on the Prairies

Reading Time: 4 minutes The last few years have seen some of the smallest sea ice coverage, plus a look into the continued spring melt on the Prairies.

Spring weather on the Prairies is a messy thing

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