Even with the very best of modern technology, we’re still not sure about the science behind how tornadoes form.
The theories of tornado formation
Even with the very best of modern technology, the definitive answer hasn’t been found
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 fall weather outlook mixed for late summer and early fall
Weather models show no clear consensus on how late summer and early fall 2025 will shake out for the Canadian Prairies, but some expect cooler temperatures
Weather models show no clear consensus on how late summer and early fall 2025 will shake out for the Canadian Prairies, but some expect cooler temperatures.
Blocking patterns needed for Prairie heatwaves
A look at the ingredients it take to make a prolonged heat event
Heatwaves aren’t as dramatic as some other extreme summer weather - but they’re among the most dangerous and deadly.
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.
Prairie forecast: Near-average temperatures as messy weather pattern continues
Our current unsettled and—for lack of better word—'messy' weather pattern looks to continue for at least one more week.
Types of tornado mimics
What spin like a tornadoes, but aren’t tornadoes? A number of weather phenomenon fit the description
Not everything with spinning winds on the Canadian Prairies is a tornado. From dust devils to cold-core funnel clouds, there are a number of weather phenomenon that fit the description.
Prairie forecast: Seasonably cool with chances of precipitation
Forecast issued July 16, covering July 16 to 23, 2025
This forecast period starts with a broad, cool area of high pressure stretching across the Prairie provinces. The cool air combined with strong mid-summer sunshine is leading to partly cloudy skies along with the odd shower or thundershower.
Thunderstorms and straight-line winds
Straight-line winds in thunderstorms can cause as much damage as a tornado
Straight-line winds in thunderstorms can cause as much damage as a tornado and are next on our weather school list exploring how and why severe summer weather forms.
June brings drought relief to western Prairies
Farmers on the Canadian Prairies saw more rain in June than they did earlier in the 2025 growing season
Farmers on the Canadian Prairies saw more rain in June than they did earlier in the 2025 growing season
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