It was active for two days in the meadows, as several rounds of storms targeted the area. However, the weather this week is pale compared to what follows. A strong storm system overlooking the western meadows could cause extensive heavy rainfall next week, especially for areas that are sinking into extreme drought. More about what to expect, below. Visit our Complete Guide for Summer 2022 for an in-depth look at summer forecasts, tips to plan it and much more!
THIS WEEKEND: POSSIBLE RAINLINES IN THREE PROVINCES
The Prairies have an active weekend ahead of the main event next week. A low-pressure system moving across the area will pose an extensive risk of thunderstorms in all three provinces this weekend. The most common risk for thunderstorms will fall on Saturday afternoon as the low brings enough instability and elevation in the area. Thunderstorms should not bring hail as we saw this week, but watch out for lightning and heavy rain if you are in the area. We will see a renewed chance of thunderstorms on Sunday, then we need to start looking ahead to the next big storm system that will arrive early next week.
MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY: MAIN SYSTEM APPROACHES WEST
We are immersed in a very bad drought in the western meadows. The latest update from the Canadian Drought Observatory, released May 31, shows almost the entire southern half of Alberta struggling with severe or extreme drought. This severe drought is also spreading to parts of southern Saskatchewan. Fortunately for growers, a storm is on the horizon that could bring beneficial rainfall to areas that need it most. A low-lying spiral over the Gulf of Alaska has brought a great deal of bad weather to the West Coast in recent days. This persistent pattern will result in a trough hovering over the Northwest Pacific this weekend before rising north to west meadows. This trough will create a low pressure system as it peaks in the Rocky Mountains, bringing several days of rainy weather to parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The low pressure system may not move anywhere in a hurry, leading to several days of rain for the affected areas. The rains are likely to start in Alberta on Monday and last until Tuesday. The rainfall will last even longer in Saskatchewan, with rainfall pressing later Monday and lasting through Wednesday.
WATCH: MEADOW FARMERS FIGHT WITH DROUGHT AND FLOOD THIS SPRING
title: “Weather Network Prairies Prepares For Heavy Rain Next Week As Heavy Rain Approaches " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-22” author: “Judith Sliwa”
It was active for two days in the meadows, as several rounds of storms targeted the area. However, the weather this week is pale compared to what follows. A strong storm system overlooking the western meadows could cause extensive heavy rainfall next week, especially for areas that are sinking into extreme drought. More about what to expect, below. Visit our Complete Guide for Summer 2022 for an in-depth look at summer forecasts, tips to plan it and much more!
THIS WEEKEND: POSSIBLE RAINLINES IN THREE PROVINCES
The Prairies have an active weekend ahead of the main event next week. A low-pressure system moving across the area will pose an extensive risk of thunderstorms in all three provinces this weekend. The most common risk for thunderstorms will fall on Saturday afternoon as the low brings enough instability and elevation in the area. Thunderstorms should not bring hail as we saw this week, but watch out for lightning and heavy rain if you are in the area. We will see a renewed chance of thunderstorms on Sunday, then we need to start looking ahead to the next big storm system that will arrive early next week.
MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY: MAIN SYSTEM APPROACHES WEST
We are immersed in a very bad drought in the western meadows. The latest update from the Canadian Drought Observatory, released May 31, shows almost the entire southern half of Alberta struggling with severe or extreme drought. This severe drought is also spreading to parts of southern Saskatchewan. Fortunately for growers, a storm is on the horizon that could bring beneficial rainfall to areas that need it most. A low-lying spiral over the Gulf of Alaska has brought a great deal of bad weather to the West Coast in recent days. This persistent pattern will result in a trough hovering over the Northwest Pacific this weekend before rising north to west meadows. This trough will create a low pressure system as it peaks in the Rocky Mountains, bringing several days of rainy weather to parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The low pressure system may not move anywhere in a hurry, leading to several days of rain for the affected areas. The rains are likely to start in Alberta on Monday and last until Tuesday. The rainfall will last even longer in Saskatchewan, with rainfall pressing later Monday and lasting through Wednesday.
