Moisture

• Monday’s rainfall not nearly enough to end Okanagan’s dry spell

  While any precipitation during a drought is a welcome sight, more hot, dry conditions are expected to continue throughout the valley.

  Weather

  Jul 11, 2023
  
• Extremely dry spring leaves southern Albertan farmers on the road to ‘zero production’

  With little to no precipitation since mid April in areas south of Calgary,  some farmers are already predicting crop losses.

  Environment

  Jun 11, 2023
  
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• Freeze-up report shows Saskatchewan on the dry side leading to winter

  Patrick Boyle, a spokesperson with WSA, said the significant snowfall events the province saw this fall have helped.

  Weather

  Nov 28, 2022
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• SPSA: No more flood risk for Sask., normal fire season expected

  Just over 300 seasonal staff members are returning to help put out fires this summer and are ready to respond when needed.

  Environment

  May 5, 2022
• Southern Alberta snowfall ‘good news’ for farmers amid dry winter

  Kyle Fougere, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said March is typically the snowiest month for southern Alberta.

  Environment

  Mar 3, 2022
• Dry January: Alberta farmers appeal for help as feed supply dwindles

  Alberta cattle producers say 2022 seems to have begun much the same way the 2021 season ended. Whether bracing against the bitter cold, or a chinook wind, conditions are dry.

  Weather

  Jan 28, 2022
• How can Manitoba care for its lawns when there’s ‘virtually no moisture’?

  The lack of moisture this year is particularly concerning for the owner of Connery's Riverdale Farms, near Portage la Prairie,

  Environment

  May 17, 2021
• What will Calgary’s mosquito season be like? It all comes down to rain

  Warm temperatures combined with lots of moisture create ideal breeding environments for mosquitoes, but that's just not something that has been happening too often this spring.

  Science

  May 11, 2021
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• Saskatchewan farmers look skyward as drought conditions persist

  Farmers across Saskatchewan continue to look skyward for much-needed rain as drought conditions continue across the province.

  Weather

  Jun 17, 2019
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• Weekend snowfall brings much needed moisture to southern Sask.

  This weekend's snowfall came unwanted for many in southern Saskatchewan, but for farmers it brought much need moisture to the soil.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2019