Forecast issued November 12, covering Nov. 12 to 19, 2025 Highlights Once again, the weather models had a good handle on the overall weather pattern. Small variations in the timing and track of individual systems led to some differences in local conditions, but the general trend unfolded as expected. Winter made a brief attempt to […] Read more
Prairie forecast: No real signs of winter yet
Hail research hopes to benefit potato growers
A risk-assessment tool could help producers determine the impact to their bottom line from hail and heat damage
Reading Time: 4 minutes Alberta research scientist measures hail storm and heat dome affects on potato crops
2025 set to be among hottest years on record: WMO
With only two months remaining in the year, 2025 is set to be among the top three hottest years on record, according to the State of the Global Climate Update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The mean near-surface temperature in January-August 2025 was 1.42 C above the pre-industrial average, said the WMO report, released […] Read more
Prairie forecast: Quiet pattern continues as winter struggles for a foothold
For the upcoming forecast period, a large area of low pressure remains anchored off the British Columbia coast, a strong low spins over the Atlantic coast and another, weaker low lingers near Hudson Bay. Between these systems, the flow across the Prairies is largely zonal, meaning it moves west to east with little north–south movement. That pattern will help usher a few weak disturbances across the region during the next several days.
Dryness, drought likely to persist says forecaster
As winter approaches, the dry conditions and drought across much of the Canadian Prairies and the United States Plains will likely persist, said Drew Lerner, meteorologist with World Weather Inc. in Overland Park, Kan.
Mixed year for hail claims across Prairies: CCHA
The 2025 crop year was an average year for hail across the Canadian Prairies, with overall claim numbers down slightly compared to last year, reported the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA).
Prairie forecast: A slow cool down towards winter
Forecast issued October 29, covering Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, 2025 Highlights: Overview I can’t say last week’s forecast played out exactly as expected — but that’s not too surprising. Overall confidence was on the low side. While the models did a decent job with the big picture, a few smaller details didn’t line up. […] Read more
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.
Southeastern Prairies get drought relief in September
All provinces and territories include pockets of extreme drought as dryness persists across the country
Reading Time: 3 minutes September drought monitor from Agriculture and Agri-food Canada shows welcomed precipitation in coastal B.C. and southeastern prairies
UN weather agency reviews priorities as funding falls short
The UN weather agency plans to cut some posts and is reviewing its priorities as dozens of countries, including the United States, are late with their fees, a spokesperson said on Friday.
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