Spring runoff flows between melting snowdrifts in a ditch on the Prairies. Photo: File

Forecasting spring 2026 weather on the Prairies

What kind of weather can farmers expect across Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan as they head into seeding 2026? Plus: more on what makes the seasons turn

What weather can farmers expect across Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan as they head into seeding? Plus: a lesson on what makes the seasons turn

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New seed brand targets sustainable fuel market

Bayer’s Newgold lineup includes spring and winter camelina in Saskatchewan and Alberta and winter canola in U.S.

A new double-seed product from Bayer is being touted as a tool to help growers get a start in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAV) market.






A snowy pasture scene in eastern Manitoba. Photo: Geralyn Wichers

Prairie forecast: Mild start before winter pushes back in

For this forecast period, we are starting with a fairly sharp ridge of high pressure over Western Canada and a deep trough of low pressure over Ontario. This setup will keep Alberta and the western half of Saskatchewan in milder air, while Manitoba sees a quick return to more winter-like temperatures.