Insights and Stories on Prairies

Sep. 16, 2016 at 9:43 am CDT

CNS Canada — Rain is going to slow weekend harvest progress in parts of the Prairies, though farmers in most areas will still be able to get into their fields, one meteorologist says. But as temperatures drop, some late-maturing crops may have been hit with frost damage. Showers are expected […]

By Jade Markus

Oct. 8, 2015 at 6:21 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Parts of the western Prairies that have been bogged down by wet, cool weather should see drier conditions as the month rolls along, according to a weather expert. However, that still doesn’t mean wet crops are going to dry out anytime soon, according to Drew Lerner of […]

By Dave Sims

Aug. 14, 2015 at 3:27 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Alberta crops could be put at risk during the last week of September due to cooler weather, but for the most part, a U.S. meteorologist expects average to slightly above-average temperatures for the Prairies during harvest. Farmers will need to monitor temperatures during the last 10 days […]

By Jade Markus

Jul. 15, 2015 at 6:49 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Most of the Prairies are expected to get well-timed rain that will maximize growing potential, except for where it’s needed most, according to a U.S. weather specialist. Saskatchewan Drew Lerner, president at World Weather Inc., based near Kansas City, said the driest areas in southwestern Saskatchewan will […]

By Jade Markus

Apr. 30, 2015 at 7:47 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Warm and dry weather is allowing for a good start to spring seeding in Manitoba, but that dryness could pose problems down the road as its longer-term outlook is also on the dry side, according to meteorologist Drew Lerner. Temperatures on Thursday in Manitoba were hitting levels […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin