Reading Time: 3 minutes As the weather models were indicating as early as last week, we are now seeing a clear shift in our weather pattern from unseasonably warm and dry to more seasonable cold. This comes with a snowy start and additional chances for snow over the next week or two.
Prairie forecast: Cold weather settles in after snowy start
U.S. forecaster sees signs of La Niña shift towards El Niño conditions in early 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutes There is a 60 per cent chance of a shift in the climate phenomenon known as La Niña towards El Niño in February-April 2026. This pattern, known as ENSO-neutral, likely to persist through the Northern Hemisphere summer, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.
Prairie forecast: Mild pattern holds across the Prairies
Reading Time: 3 minutes Weather models show the current weak, westerly flow holding in place, which means more quiet and mild weather across the Prairies.
Prairie forecast: Above-average temperatures across Prairies
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Feb. 4 to 11 forecast looks mostly warm across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba with chances of light precipitation in Manitoba.
Prairie forecast: Warmer temperatures but east Prairies still cool
Reading Time: 3 minutes Temperatures will moderate across the Prairies between Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 2026, though a clear west-to-east gradient will remain
Prairie forecast: Extended cold snap as Arctic high pressure moves in
Reading Time: 2 minutes Artic high pressure will dominate Prairie weather between January 21 and 28, which means a low chance of storms or significant precipitation.
Prairie forecast: Mild start before winter pushes back in
Reading Time: 4 minutes For this forecast period, we are starting with a fairly sharp ridge of high pressure over Western Canada and a deep trough of low pressure over Ontario. This setup will keep Alberta and the western half of Saskatchewan in milder air, while Manitoba sees a quick return to more winter-like temperatures.
U.S. CPC sees 75 per cent chance of La Niña transition by early 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutes La Niña continues to persist, with a 75 per cent chance of a transition to ENSO-neutral conditions likely between January and March, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.
Prairie forecast: Mid-winter thaw expected under building ridge of high pressure
Reading Time: 3 minutes Mild temperatures are expected to persist across the Prairies for most of the forecast period with little for significant weather events.
Prairie forecast: Northwesterly flow brings seasonable temperatures, weak systems
Reading Time: 3 minutes This forecast period is dominated by two lows — one to the far west, and one over Hudson Bay. The relative strength of the two lows will determine temperatures across the Prairies.
A message from April Stewart, Country Guide's Associate Editor
