Looking At Clouds

High-Level Clouds Cirrus Cirrostratus Cirrocumulus Mid-Level Clouds Altostratus Altocumulus Low-Level Clouds Stratus Nimbostratus Stratocumulus Clouds with Vertical Development Cumulus Cumulonimbus The weather page is prepared by Daniel Bezte. Dan has a BA Honours degree in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He has taught climate and weather classes at the U of

Beautiful Fall Coming?

The weather page is prepared by Daniel Bezte. Dan has a BA Honours degree in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He has taught climate and weather classes at the U of W, and is a guest climate expert on CJOB’s morning show with Larry Updike. Daniel runs a computerized weather station


Issued: Monday, July 13, 2009 Covering: July 15 –July 23

After a cool start to July and another cold area of low pressure during the middle part of this week, it finally looks like we might see a return of summer heat. I guess the main weather story for this forecast period is another unseasonable strong surface and upper low moving through our forecast region.

Issued: Monday, July 6, 2009 Covering: July 8 –July 15

It looks like we will have a predominately west to northwesterly flow across agricultural Manitoba during this forecast period. The upper level pattern has a large area of low pressure over northeastern Canada with a ridge of high pressure over the far western states. The flow in the upper atmosphere is riding over the western


Issued: Monday, June 29, 2009 Covering: July 1 –July 8

Last week I indicated that we could see some dicey weather last Friday as a trough of low pressure moved through our region. But as usual this year Mother Nature had to take things to the extreme again. As the trough pushed through our region an upper low caught up with it and helped to

Thunderstorms — Putting It All Together

As we have an early deadline this week due to Canada Day, I won’t be able to do the monthly review and the look ahead at what July might have in store for us until next week. I know you are all disappointed about this, but there is nothing I can do about it –


Issued: Monday, June 22, 2009 Covering: June 24 –July 1

We all knew that summer would eventually get here, but I don’t think anyone would have guessed that she would make such a grand entrance! Looking ahead to the next seven to 10 days, it looks like the early summer heat wave will be sticking around. Sunshine and hot weather will dominate the forecast region

Weather Has A Way Of Evening Out

The weather page is prepared by Daniel Bezte. Dan has a BA Honours degree in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He has taught climate and weather classes at the U of W, and is a guest climate expert on CJOB’s morning show with Larry Updike. Daniel runs a computerized weather station


Multi-Purpose Flood Protection: A Rural-Urban Win-Win

We ignore the lessons of the 2009 Red River flood at our peril. It reveals another reason why urban taxpayers should take an interest in what happens on the rural landscape. Well-managed agriculture can help keep basements dry, tax bills lower and give us an edge in adapting to climate change. Agricultural water management has

Issued: Monday, June 15, 2009 Covering: June 17 –June 24

Maybe I should be a pessimist more often. After months and months of trying to see the best possible outcomes in the weather models, last week I finally gave in, went to the dark side and what happens? The weather ends up taking the optimistic path! The big question that’s now on most people’s minds