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Fairly quiet pattern developing

Issued: Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 – Covering: Dec. 3 – Dec. 10, 2014

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Our last forecast started off right on track, but a stronger-than-expected storm system brought widespread measurable snow to southern and central Manitoba last Friday and Saturday and altered the general flow enough to change the rest of the forecast. Cold weather moved in behind this storm system, as high pressure dropped southeastward out of the
severely flooded field in Manitoba
Local news

‘Disaster by design’ wreaks flood havoc on the Prairies

Meeting participants agreed the only way forward is to collaborate on a plan

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Some have coined the term “disaster by design” to capture how severe weather now impacts those farming and living on the Prairies. But improved long-term planning for times of excess and drought can reduce our vulnerability to the latter, said speakers at the inaugural Assiniboine River Basin Initiative conference in Regina earlier this month. “One
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
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Weather pattern becoming more active

Issued: Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 – Covering: Nov. 26 – Dec. 3, 2014

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Last week’s forecast didn’t turn out exactly as the weather models predicted. A large storm system moving across the central Prairies last weekend washed out as it moved into Manitoba, and was replaced by a second system that was forecast to move by us to our south. This system became much stronger than forecast and,
Manitoba flooding at the Portage Diversion
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Manitoba flood compensation dollars flow

Landowners along the Portage Diversion are eligible

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The flood waters have receded and now it’s cash that is flowing. The Manitoba government announced last week that farmers whose lands were flooded as a result of the decision to use the Portage Diversion this past summer will be eligible for $1.15 million in compensation. “During our flood response, the Manitoba government used the
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
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Gift ideas for the weather aficionado

Got a weather watcher among you? Here's a few items to consider for the holiday season

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Once upon a time, when you wanted to find that unique weather gadget, the best website to check out was Ambient Weather based in the U.S. While it still stocks what I consider the best assortment of weather instruments, either high or low tech, it no longer ships internationally. So, unless you have some kind
a flooded home in Buenos Aires
International news

Weather forecasters predict better services for women

Women suffer more from changing weather patterns, as their duties were not limited to agriculture. 
They are also responsible for cooking, childcare and water fetching

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Meteorologists from around the world are meeting with women’s rights activists and aid workers in Geneva to develop climate and weather services geared specifically to women. The Nov. 5-7 conference will also discuss how to attract and promote more female scientists in meteorology and hydrology. Michel Jarraud, secretary general of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO),
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
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Winter starts without the snow

Issued: Monday, Nov. 10, 2014 – Covering Nov. 12 to Nov. 19, 2014

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If you remember back to last week’s forecast I pointed out the confidence level was not that high. Well, the overall pattern proved to be pretty correct but, as they say, the devil is in the details. The large low over Hudson Bay formed as expected and did drag a cold front across our region
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
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Pattern trying to transition to winter

Issued: Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 – Covering: Nov. 5 – Nov. 12, 2014

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Last week’s Arctic high built in as expected, but brought slightly cooler temperatures than expected, with overnight lows dropping into the minus teens late last week. The strong area of low pressure also developed to our west as predicted, but fortunately for us, it took a more northerly route and brought nice mild weather to
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
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Mild October weather to continue

Issued: Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 – Covering: Oct. 22 - Oct. 29, 2014

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This forecast period begins with a continuation of the warm, dry weather we’ve been seeing off and on now for nearly two weeks. This warm weather, which has been bringing temperatures a good 6 to 10 C above the long-term average, looks to continue for at least a few more days before more average late-October
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
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Weather models point to a fall heat wave

Issued: Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 – Covering: Oct. 15 - Oct. 22, 2014

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The long weekend turned out to be a little nicer than expected as the large Pacific low ended up staying off shore, with only a few pieces of energy moving through our region. Overall, the forecast for the next couple of weeks looks to be pretty good. Confidence is actually fairly high as the weather

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