Insights and Stories on Weekly Forecast Prairies

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The cold weather has also been replaced by above average temperatures.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. 28, 2024 at 9:47 am CST

Cold Arctic air has invaded the Prairies much to many people’s surprise. We have gotten so used to mild spring-like weather that some people may be put off that winter has returned. For those who read my last column, this type of weather shouldn't be surprising since we are now moving into what can be the snowiest time of the year.

By Daniel Bezte

Feb. 21, 2024 at 9:44 am CST

Sunshine prevailed a fair bit more over the last forecast period than expected and so did the milder temperatures. Oh, sure there were a couple of cold nights, especially over the eastern half of the prairies, but overall, temperatures ended up being about 2 to 4 C warmer than what was forecasted.

By Daniel Bezte