The rain tap might slow to a trickle on the Canadian Prairies this summer. Long range forecasts in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta all expect little precipitation in coming months.
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A dry spring may slide into a dry summer on the Prairies
Long range forecasts in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta all expect lack of rain for summer 2025
Neither rain, snow, sleet or hail…
It can be tough to tell the various precipitation types from each other
Farmers on the Prairies can expect to see all types of precipitation in the spring and early summer, including snow, rain, sleet and hail.
Seasonal outlook points to hot Canadian spring/summer
Warmer than normal temperatures are to be expected across most of Canada over the next three months, according to the latest long-range seasonal forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada as of April 30.
Farms fight unpredictable spring weather
Late season snow and unpredictable forecasts complicated spring planning for Manitoba farmers
Late season snow and unpredictable forecasts complicated spring planning for Manitoba farmers coming into the 2025 season.
Chinese tariffs could mess with U.S. soybean plans
The fate of canola prices hangs in the balance as American growers decide how to react to 125 per cent tariffs imposed by China
Soybeans could be headed for a wild ride this growing season, says an analyst. Rich Nelson, chief strategist at Allendale Inc., said the outlook ranges from “terribly bearish” to mildly bullish depending on tariffs and weather
Through rain, snow and sleet: What makes different precipitation types
The behaviour of water, and the idea of super-cooled water, in the atmosphere plays into what kind of precipitation we see on the ground
The behaviour of water, and the idea of super-cooled water, in the atmosphere plays into what kind of precipitation we see on the ground
Crunching the winter weather data
Some clear patterns emerged from the numbers
When diving into the data of this winter’s weather, it was clear that this winter brought near average temperatures across the Prairies with near to below average precipitation.
Weather warfare is mostly fiction
Humans can exert some modest control over weather, but a lot of theories have no basis in fact
Humans can exert some modest control over weather, but a lot of attention on weaponized weather, though things like cloud seeding, is mostly fantasy.
Shrinking sea ice
The last few years have seen some of the smallest sea ice coverage, plus a look into the continued spring melt on the Prairies
The last few years have seen some of the smallest sea ice coverage, plus a look into the continued spring melt on the Prairies.
Manitoba flood risk low to moderate, despite coming snow storm
Weather over the next few weeks will determine what kind of spring melt Manitoba is in for
Weather over the next few weeks will determine what kind of spring melt Manitoba is in for.
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