Weather expert Daniel Bezte looks at heat waves and the climate factors that lead to extended periods of high heat in the Prairies.
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Prairie heatwaves and upper highs
Sunshine and sinking air mean rising temperatures for the Prairies
Rains help late crops in Saskatchewan, but delay harvest
Harvest progress at two per cent complete
Widespread rains across Saskatchewan during the week ended Aug. 11 brought much needed moisture to later seeded crops still filling. However, the precipitation slowed desiccation operations and may hurt the quality of earlier seeded crops, said the weekly provincial report.
Brief La Niña expected in fall 2025 before more stable pattern returns says U.S. forecaster
A brief period of La Nina conditions is favoured in the fall and early winter 2025-26 before reverting to a more stable El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.
Soybeans, peas flag under Manitoba drought conditions
Manitoba’s lack of rain is stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential in soybean and pea fields
Manitoba’s pea and soybean acres are suffering in drought-stricken regions like the Interlake. Dry conditions are stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential.
The theories of tornado formation
Even with the very best of modern technology, the definitive answer hasn’t been found
Even with the very best of modern technology, we’re still not sure about the science behind how tornadoes form.
Prairie fall weather outlook mixed for late summer and early fall
Weather models show no clear consensus on how late summer and early fall 2025 will shake out for the Canadian Prairies, but some expect cooler temperatures
Weather models show no clear consensus on how late summer and early fall 2025 will shake out for the Canadian Prairies, but some expect cooler temperatures.
Drought year continues to develop for beef producers
Dry pasture and poor forage in parts of Manitoba have cemented 2025 as another year of support measures and drought management struggles for beef and other grazing sectors
Dry pasture and poor forage in parts of Manitoba have cemented 2025 as another year of support measures and drought management struggles for beef and other grazing sectors.
Blocking patterns needed for Prairie heatwaves
A look at the ingredients it take to make a prolonged heat event
Heatwaves aren’t as dramatic as some other extreme summer weather - but they’re among the most dangerous and deadly.
Canadian canola prices at a potential inflection point
The week ending July 24, 2025, saw both higher canola prices and much-needed rain for the parched Canadian Prairies
The week ending July 24, 2025, saw both higher canola prices and much-needed rain for the dry Canadian Prairies.
ICE Weekly: Canola trade choppy, makes weekly gains
Weather, strong loonie fail to prevent canola’s rise
Scattered weather across the Canadian Prairies and a stronger Canadian dollar failed to stop rising canola prices during the week ended July 23, 2025.
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