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Have some supplies gathered ahead of time if you think you may be affected by flooding.
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Be prepared for flooding this year

Planning is a vital part of fighting the flood water

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“Knowing what to do will help keep you and your family from panicking and having to make last-minute decisions,” says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer and flooding expert, when referring to the threat of flooding. NDSU Extension has several resources to help you prepare for a flood. Visit the NDSU Extension’s
With any luck, any pockets of water will be contained and not result in any major flooding this spring.
Other, Weather

Flood outlook may improve under slow spring melt

The risk of significant spring flooding isn’t that high, except for the Red River Valley

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As we discussed in my previous article, if you want warm spring temperatures you need to have snow-free ground. While there was plenty of warm air moving into our region last week, the widespread snow cover kept things a little cooler than anticipated. That said, with all the snow cover and the cold ground, I
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Other, Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Expect the slow melt to continue

Issued March 25, 2019: Covering the period from March 27 to April 6

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Have I ever mentioned how difficult it can be to create weather forecasts in the spring and fall, never mind trying to create a week-long forecast three days ahead of time? The yearly springtime battle between cold and warm air simply makes for a rough, frustrating time in the weather forecasting department. This battle played
Albedo, the percentage of available sunlight reflected back into space, varies from surface to surface.
Other, Weather

Reflections on albedo and spring melt

If there’s still a lot of snow around, really warm temperatures are hard to come by

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As we begin the transition into spring, one topic that often comes up is, “When will it really get warm?” Most of us know that if there is snow on the ground, it can be difficult to experience really warm temperatures. This is a result of two different factors: the natural cooling effect of snow
The Manitoba government is expected to open the Portage Diversion this spring to control flows on the Assiniboine River.
Local news, Other, Weather

Manitoba March flood outlook

Red River Valley prepares as flooding expected to reach 2009 levels, closing ring dikes and PTH 75: Schuler

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The province’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre (HFC) forecasts a flood in the Red River Valley at or marginally above 2009 levels with normal to unfavorable weather, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said today. There also remains a moderate risk of flooding along the Assiniboine River. “Manitoba Infrastructure continues to make preparations for high water and is working
The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)
Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Markets at mercy of weather

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MarketsFarm — Traders are bracing for more inclement weather to hit the U.S. Midwest, which in turn could rock commodities. Springtime floods and adverse weather have impacted the majority of the U.S. Plains and Midwest, and those regions expect another snow system before the end of March. Flooding may delay planting dates, causing farmers to
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Warm with a chance of rain

Issued March 18, 2019: Covering the period from March 20 to March 27

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With the official beginning of astronomical spring, it looks more and more like we’ll finally see some of the above-average temperatures the weather models have been predicting for nearly a month now. While this might be good news for some, it might be a concern for those worrying about spring flooding. Before we dive into
We have more than enough snow in many parts of Manitoba as we head into spring.
Other, Weather

How we dodged a weather bullet

Did anyone really want a huge dump of snow just before the spring melt gets underway?

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For a while last week, it was looking like our worst spring fears were going to come true as two large and fairly powerful Colorado lows were predicted to hit southern Manitoba. If you follow any of the forecast models, were listening to CBC or read the Prairie weather discussion, then you too might have
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Other, Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Manitoba’s spring melt slowly begins

Issued March 11, 2019: Covering the period from March 13 to March 20

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As we begin to transition from winter to spring it’s not unusual for the accuracy of the forecasts to take a bit of a hit. We saw that in the last forecast as the weekend storm system that looked to stay well south of us took a much more northerly track, bringing measurable snow to

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