For this forecast period the weather models are showing a fairly quiet weather pattern will only a couple of chances of light snow as weak systems track along the boundary between the cold Arctic air to our north and milder air to the south. This is the big question mark for this forecast period: just where will this boundary be?
Prairie forecast: Spring battle between warm and cold continues
Forecast issued March 19, covering March 19 to 26, 2025
Will the climate run AMOC?
The flow of ocean currents affects climate around the globe
AMOC is a crucial component of Earth’s climate system, acting as a gigantic oceanic conveyor belt that redistributes heat from the tropics poleward and as a result, influences weather patterns globally. The potential of its collapse poses significant risks to our planet.
Prairie forecast: Dreaded Colorado low on the radar
Forecast issued March 12, covering March 12 to 19, 2025
As I mentioned in last weeks weather article, March and April can see some of the biggest snowstorms of the year. While I don't think this one will be one for the record books, there's the potential for some wintery weather across the Prairies between now and the end of the weekend.
Spring can bring big snow falls
It’s the annual mixing of warm and cold air that kicks these parties off
Spring snowstorms are not uncommon, as March and April have recorded some of the biggest snowstorms in the Prairies.
Weather models fail to agree on spring 2025 forecast
It’s hard to tell what kind of spring farmers in Western Canada will face in 2025, looking at the variation in weather model predictions
It’s hard to tell what kind of spring farmers in Western Canada will face in 2025, looking at the variation in weather model predictions.
Prairie forecast: Very mild west, slowly warming east
Forecast issued March 5, covering March 5 to 12, 2025
As we ease into what can be the stormiest and snowiest time of the year on the Prairies, the big question is—are we going to see a late winter snowstorm? Well, I can say that we won’t. What I can say is the odds are low in this forecast period.
A wetter and drier world awaits Prairie farmers
Both are true, as warming supercharges the water cycle
Warming oceans will have a huge impact on global climate. They’ll add more energy to the system, like fuel on a fire.
Prairie forecast: Mild and dry west – unsettled start to the east
In recent days the weather models have leaned towards the mild weather sticking around. The the main medium to long range forecast models are calling for a warmer than average March across the Prairies. Maybe we are seeing an early start to spring.
Prairie forecast: Cold snap coming to an end
Forecast issued February 19, covering Feb. 19 to 26, 2025
For this forecast period, as predicted a week ago, we're finally going to see an end to this long cold snap. The polar vortex is weakening and is forecasted to move off to the east. This will allow for a strong push of mild Pacific air to flood across the Prairies. It should bring temperatures above freezing to Alberta beginning early in the forecast period. Near to above freezing temperatures should move into Saskatchewan and Manitoba over the weekend.
The tale behind a polar vortex
People on the Prairies have been hunkered down under extreme cold warnings, brought about by a polar vortex, but how does that weather phenomenon work?
People on the Prairies have been hunkered down under extreme cold warnings, brought about by a polar vortex, but how does that weather phenomenon work?
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