This forecast period is dominated by two lows — one to the far west, and one over Hudson Bay. The relative strength of the two lows will determine temperatures across the Prairies.
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Prairie forecast: Northwesterly flow brings seasonable temperatures, weak systems
Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays
The pattern of Pacific storm system after Pacific storm system looks set to continue for a while longer. We begin this forecast period with a heavy snowfall warning in effect across parts of Alberta.
What is perfect Christmas weather?
December weather on the Prairies can be all over the map, what can Manitoba expect for the 2025 holiday season?
What is ‘perfect’ Christmas weather on the Prairies? Here’s where you should head this holiday, according to historical weather data.
Prairie forecast: First blizzard of the year, then quiet?
A strong Alberta clipper is forecasted to track across the southern Prairies, but the strength and track of the system remains to be seen.
La Niña to fade early next year, neutral Pacific conditions likely, U.S. forecasters say
La Niña is expected to linger for another month or two before likely giving way to neutral Pacific conditions between January and March 2026, carrying a 68 per cent probability, the U.S. Climate Prediction Centre said on Thursday.
Prairie forecast: Arctic highs, Pacific lows, and a short milder break
Alberta can expect a few days of unsettled conditions with widespread cloud cover and scattered flurries. For the weekend, Alberta should see cold temperatures before milder conditions return early next week. Manitoba and Saskatchewan can expect frigid temperatures towards the weekend before a brief milder period early next week.
Predicting Manitoba winter snowfall
How much snow should farmers in Manitoba expect for the rest of December 2025 and into January-February 2026? Here’s what the weather models say about the winter to come.
How much snow should farmers in Manitoba expect for the rest of December 2025 and into January-February 2026? Here’s what the weather models say about the winter to come.
Prairie forecast: Northwest flow ushers in a wintery pattern across the Prairies
Manitoba and Saskatchewan can expect cold temperatures to settle in. Alberta will benefit from some moderating influences, with colder temperatures not expected to last long.
Prairie forecast: Winter temperatures moving in
After several weeks of mild weather across the Prairies, it looks like true winter conditions are finally set to arrive.
Farmer gift idea: How about a weather station?
The 2025 holiday season is looming, and a home weather station might make a great Christmas gift for farmers
The 2025 holiday season is looming, and a home weather station might make a great Christmas gift for farmers
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