Forecast: Warm-cool weather cycle to persist

Issued October 22, 2018: Covering the period from October 24 to October 31

We definitely saw a return of warm and sunny weather this last forecast period. All the right conditions came together last Thursday to bring record-breaking temperatures across much of southern and central Manitoba. While the warm weather only lasted a day before cooler weather moved back in on Friday and Saturday, Sunday did see a

Some sunflower crops – including others such as soybeans, flax and some canola – are still out in the field waiting to be harvested due to poor harvest weather conditions.

Will the cold weather continue?

Colder fall weather is known to coincide with above-average amounts of precipitation

Another month has come and gone and just as quickly as summer arrived across the Prairies in May, it left about halfway through September. After three to four months in a row of near- to above-average temperatures, we saw a blocking pattern develop across the eastern Pacific that allowed cold arctic air to dive well


Forecast: Stuck in a cold unsettled pattern

Issued October 1, 2018: Covering the period from October 3 to October 10

All the ingredients for our first measurable snowfall of the season were in place during last week’s forecast period, they just didn’t come together at the same time. While some areas did see some snowflakes, and there may have been a few locations near the lakes that saw a little bit of accumulation, overall, we

Hurricane Florence and Ottawa’s tornadoes

For heaviest tropical-storm rain in that part of the U.S., Florence now holds the record

OK, OK — I’ll take the blame for our weather turning cold! As my family has so nicely pointed out, I jinxed it when I talked about how long the growing season has been and that we might be able to pull off a record-long season. Then, a couple of days later, what happens? Southern


Forecast: Cold, wet weather to continue

Issued September 24, 2018: Covering the period from September 26 to October 3

The only issue with last week’s forecast was the temperature. Thanks to a bit of a stronger push of cold air than was forecast, temperatures for much of last week’s forecast period were a good 5 C cooler than expected. It was really noticeable last weekend as heavy cloud cover, showers, rain and even some

Eastern Prairies still wait for frost

Eastern Prairies still wait for frost

It will often take ground-level temperatures colder than -2 C to finish most crops

Every year around this time the weather discussion begins to centre around the first fall frost. Some years, like when we see an early fall frost, this topic is at the forefront of conversations. This year, if you live in Alberta or Saskatchewan, there is a good chance you’ve already seen your first fall frost


Forecast: Cool, unsettled conditions expected

Issued September 17, 2018: Covering the period from September 19 to September 26

Looking back at last week’s forecast, it would seem I was way off with my forecast for widespread frost. I can’t even really say I was close, but if we look at the overall weather pattern for last week, you could actually say I was close. Thanks to a strong area of high pressure over

Forecast: A good chance for widespread frost

Issued September 10, 2018: Covering the period from September 12 to September 19

As we slowly slide into fall, it looks more likely that most, if not all, regions will see their first fall frost during this forecast period. Before you get all depressed, it doesn’t look like the shot of cold air will last long, as the models are pointing toward a return to more “summer”-like conditions


Our first look at the fall and winter forecasts

Our atmosphere remains warmer than average, raising the odds for warmer temperatures ahead

I’ve received several emails asking when we’ll be doing our in-depth review of this summer’s weather. For those of you who are interested, you will have to wait for one more issue. As part of my seasonal review, I also take some time to look ahead to see what the long-range forecasts call for next

There have been many smoke-filled skies recently, as was the case seen in this photo on Aug. 12, 2018.

Lazy, hazy, smoking days of summer

It would’ve been even hotter over the last couple of weeks without the smoke in the air


This week’s weather article is coming to you from one of my favourite places to camp, Riding Mountain National Park. As I write this the skies are nice and blue, with a yellow sun rising up through the trees. That’s right, blue skies and a yellow sun! The biggest weather story over the last couple