Insights and Stories on Forecast

Mar. 20, 2024 at 10:23 am CDT

A sprawling Arctic high pressure system is poised to dominate the region, ushering in colder-than-normal temperatures reminiscent of January's grip, but not as cold. While cold snaps this time of year often bring snow, the prevailing high pressure suggests storm activity will largely skirt the area, save for southern and southwestern Alberta where significant snowfall is anticipated.

By Daniel Bezte

Mar. 13, 2024 at 9:38 am CDT

The cold weather has also been replaced by above average temperatures. The question I have been hearing the most is--has spring arrived or is there still a bit of winter left to be felt?

By Daniel Bezte

Mar. 6, 2024 at 9:51 am CST

After what was probably the biggest storm system of the winter, it looks like this forecast period will see a break from the active weather for the most part.

By Daniel Bezte

Mar. 2, 2024 at 7:17 pm CST

The weather models have come into fairly good agreement for the storm system forecasted to impact much of the southern prairies over the next 24 to 48 hours. An area of low pressure is developing over Wyoming with an inverted trough stretching northwestwards.

By Daniel Bezte

Feb. 29, 2024 at 1:30 pm CST

All of Canada, aside from Yukon and parts of the Northwest Territories are expected to see warmer than normal temperatures over the next three months, according to the latest long-range seasonal forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada, released Feb. 28.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin