Reading Time: 4 minutes Earth has surpluses of radiation in its equatorial regions, and deficits toward its poles. Our weather is a matter of Earth trying to even out the imbalance, Daniel Bezte writes.
How Earth evens out the energy input
Weather is what happens when Earth balances its energy from the sun on a global scale
Prairie weather all starts with the sun
Weather takes energy, and the source of that is the star we all orbit around
Reading Time: 4 minutes The sun’s radiation comes to us in many forms, some of which are harmful to organic life while others are completely harmless or even essential, Daniel Bezte writes.
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.
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.
Is a weather station right for your farm?
With the festive season looming, they make great gifts
Reading Time: 4 minutes Weather stations could make a great Christmas gift for the farmer in your life.
Will the warm fall linger on the Prairies?
Weather data confirms a mild start to autumn, but forecasts farther into fall 2025 are mixed for the Prairies
Reading Time: 3 minutes Weather data confirms a mild start to autumn, but forecasts farther into fall 2025 are mixed for Manitoba.
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