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
Prairie forecast: A slow cool down towards winter
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.
Prairie forecast: Warm start, then cooler
Prairie forecast calls for warm temperatures to give way to cooler, wetter weather week of Oct. 22-29.
Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study
Colorado State University — Extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet, says new research published in the journal Science. “Climate change is bringing more severe and longer-lasting droughts to many locations around the world. Some ecosystems have shown resilience […] Read more
Australia’s weather bureau casts doubt on prospects for La Nina
Australia’s weather bureau is not convinced that a La Nina weather pattern is forming that could change rainfall patterns and bring wilder weather to parts of the Americas, Asia and Oceania, affecting crop production.
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.
Prairie forecast: Active pattern continues with mostly-dry west, wet start for east
The active pattern that we saw last week looks to continue into this forecast period which means more chances for rain, possibly some wet snow and a continuation of the temperature rollercoaster ride.
Prairie forecast: A temperature rollercoaster and the possibility of snow
Prairie forecast covering October 8 to 15, 2025. The Prairies may be in for a prolonged battle between warm and cold air before winter sets in. This could bring lots of rain or snow.
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