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Accumulated rain on the Prairies for the period of May 1 to 26, 2015. (WeatherFarm.com)

Light rain on way for Prairie crops, but ‘soaker’ needed

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel May 27, 2015

Winnipeg | Reuters –– Rain looks to splash parched farms on Western Canada’s Prairies over the next week as concerns mount that soil is too dry for canola to grow normally. Offsetting the concern somewhat is the region’s brisk pace of planting, which may wrap up by the weekend. The southern Prairies will be lucky

Weather, Weather Vane

How are severe thunderstorms created?

All the ingredients can be in place, but good luck pinpointing where the storm will form

By Daniel Bezte May 21, 2015

I’d said we were going to examine which weather conditions bring long-duration rainfall warnings, and also dig into some of the rainfall records from across southern and central Manitoba in this issue, but that topic will have to wait until next time. An early deadline for this issue due to the long weekend, combined with

Crops, Weather

Dawson: Time to assess crops for frost, water damage

By Allan Dawson, GFM Network News May 20, 2015

Each day it gets easier to assess how much damage frost and excessive moisture did to Manitoba crops over the Victoria Day long weekend. Farmers can expect their soybeans to emerge this week because of warm and sunny conditions — and that germination will probably suffer in some soybean fields. “I’m expecting to see a

Weather, Weather Vane

Showers and thundershowers in our forecast

Issued: Monday, May 4, 2015 – Covering: May 6 – May 13, 2015

By Daniel Bezte May 7, 2015

Last week’s forecast played out pretty much as expected, with the only deviation from the weather models coming from the timing of the cold front that pushed across Manitoba over the weekend. The original forecast had the front coming through late Sunday, but instead it came through Saturday afternoon. We also saw temperatures make it

Weather, Weather Vane

Arctic high pressure dominates once again

Issued: Monday, Mar. 16, 2015 – Covering: Mar. 18 – Mar. 25, 2015

By Daniel Bezte March 19, 2015

Given all the trouble the weather models had with last week’s forecast, they ended up hitting it pretty much right on the mark. An intense low moved in from the Pacific and tracked across the southern Arctic last weekend. That, combined with a ridge of high pressure, brought the warmest weather of the season to

Crops, Local news, Weather

Forecaster sees a ‘drier bias’ this season

But Lerner cautions that he predicted the same last year

By Shannon VanRaes March 11, 2015

While much can still change, parts of Manitoba may be en route to a drier spring and summer. Speaking to producers during CropConnect in Winnipeg, Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. said “what we’re going to be looking at this year is probably a little bit higher potential for a drier bias.” After years of

Weather Vane

Gift ideas for the weather aficionado

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

By Daniel Bezte November 25, 2014

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

Crops, Local news

Poor weather leads to poor quality crops

Soybean and lentil yields are up this year, but don’t expect that prices will follow suit

By Shannon VanRaes November 14, 2014

The quality of Canadian wheat may be down this year, but that doesn’t mean demand will drop. Speaking at a recent Cereals North America conference in Winnipeg, CWB crop and weather specialist Bruce Burnett said this season’s crop got off on the wrong foot from day one, following a late thaw. “The roots of our

Swathed canola near Elphinstone awaits drier weather. Photo: Laura Rance

Crops, Forages, News, Oilseeds, Weather

Rain, rain go away

Recent rains and forecasts for more along with shorter days and cooler temperatures are delaying Manitoba’s harvest

By Allan Dawson September 4, 2014

Harvest is looking like spring — too wet. Most of agro-Manitoba received rain last week, and again over the long weekend with more was forecast for this week, prompting concerns about harvest delays and deteriorating grades. “I think everyone is pretty worried about this is affecting the quality of grain, especially wheat,” Keystone Agricultural Producers’

News, Weather

Rainfall flood watch issued for Southwest Assiniboine River area

By Province of Manitoba September 3, 2014

Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation’s Hydrologic Forecast and Water Management Centre advises water levels on the Assiniboine and Souris rivers in the southwest area of the province are rising due to heavy rainfall. The Assiniboine River and Souris River watershed has received 280 to 300 per cent above the normal precipitation from

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Tag Archives Rain

Light rain on way for Prairie crops, but ‘soaker’ needed

How are severe thunderstorms created?

Dawson: Time to assess crops for frost, water damage

Showers and thundershowers in our forecast

Arctic high pressure dominates once again

Forecaster sees a ‘drier bias’ this season

Gift ideas for the weather aficionado

Poor weather leads to poor quality crops

Rain, rain go away

Rainfall flood watch issued for Southwest Assiniboine River area

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