Insights and Stories on Precipitation

Jun. 19, 2023 at 1:57 am CDT

So far, the general forecast seems to be on track, but there have been some changes. The area of low pressure expected to develop and move north through Alberta is still on track but the weather models now it show it winding itself up across central and northern Alberta on […]

By Daniel Bezte

Jun. 14, 2023 at 8:20 pm CDT

So far, the weather models have been doing a good job with the medium-range forecasts, only falling off late in the forecast period. Of course, in the summer, short-range forecasts can be difficult, especially when it comes to just when and where thunderstorms will develop. I always find it interesting […]

By Daniel Bezte

Jun. 14, 2023 at 4:40 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — With soybean and corn seeding nearing completion across the United States, attention in the futures markets is focused squarely on growing conditions. “We’re in a weather market, so look for traders to keep these prices chopping around over the next few weeks,” said Terry Reilly of Futures International […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jun. 12, 2023 at 8:05 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Warm and dry conditions across much of the Prairies in May caused drought conditions to worsen, especially in Alberta, according to the latest Drought Monitor report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. As of May 31, an estimated 79 per cent of the Prairie region was classified as abnormally […]

By MarketsFarm

Jun. 5, 2023 at 4:05 pm CDT

The heat and humidity moved into a large portion of the Canadian Prairies late last week and over the weekend as the previous general forecast played out pretty close to what the weather models predicted. There is not much change in the forecast for the next three days. The heat […]

By Daniel Bezte