Once again, the weather models did a good job with the last forecast. It correctly predicted the cool weather pattern over the eastern Prairies, which did bring some light scattered frosts late last week. It also was correct about the return of warm temperatures to start this week. Meanwhile, the western Prairies saw plenty of […] Read more
Prairie forecast: Summer holds on
Prairie forecast: Cool east, warm west
Forecast issued September 3, covering Sept. 3 to 10, 2025
We start this period with a large upper low over northern Ontario, an area of Arctic high pressure building southwards over Manitoba and strong but narrow upper ridge of high pressure over B.C. This particular setup is going to bring cool temperatures over the eastern Prairies for the next several days. Western regions will stay on the mild side.
Massive storm in southeastern Alberta causes significant damage to crops and reported deaths of livestock
Several farmers report harrowing experience of being caught in massive hail storm in area around Brooks
Reading Time: 2 minutes The numbers are still coming in for the cost of the damage caused by a huge hail storm that hit various areas of Alberta Aug. 20.
Prairie forecast: Warm and dry for the long weekend
Forecast issued August 27, covering Aug. 27 to Sept. 3, 2025
This forecast period is looking straightforward as surface high pressure and upper-level ridging looks to dominate the forecast. This should bring what looks to be an extended period of sunny skies and warm to hot temperatures.
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.
Prairie forecast: Sunny, warm end to the month
Forecast issued August 20, covering Aug. 20 to 27, 2025
To start this forecast period, we have an area of low pressure developing over Montana. This will help bring one more day of intense heat over southern Saskatchewan and a hot day over Manitoba. That same low will bring partly cloudy skies and the chance of showers to a good portion of Alberta.
Prairie forecast: Unsettled weather to continue
Forecast prepared August 13, covering August 13 to 20, 2025
For this forecast period it looks like the active pattern that developed last week will continue with a couple of lows forecasted to impact parts of the Prairies.
Low yield allowance adjusted to support farmers in Alberta
Provincial, federal governments help Alberta farmers turn low-yield crops into feed
Reading Time: 2 minutes Alberta farmers can move more quickly to salvage poor crops for feed, after the federal and provincial governments announced increases to AFSC's low yield allowances for the 2025 crop year.
Prairie forecast: Merging lows bring plenty of chances for rain
Forecast issued Aug. 6, covering Aug. 6 to 13, 2025
For this forecast period we start with a small but fairly potent area of low pressure lifting northwards through Manitoba. Meanwhile, weak high pressure is covering Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Prairie forecast: Sunny and warm with a chance of rain
Forecast issued July 30, covering July 30 to August 6, 2025
This forecast period is looking much more stable and predictable as a large area of high pressure dominates the Prairie region.
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