Tag: frost

Winter is coming: Storm watches, frost advisories issued for parts of Alberta

Source: Jeff Lawrence, CTV News, September 25, 2019  Environment Canada has issued winter storm watches for parts of southern Alberta and frost advisories in the north as icy weather moves in on the province. The frost advisories were issued Wednesday afternoon for the areas of Fort McMurray-Fort MacKay and the High Level region. Temperatures will likely drop below… Continue reading Winter is coming: Storm watches, frost advisories issued for parts of Alberta

Prairie producers dodge early frost bullet

Source: Sean Pratt, Producer.com, September 19, 2019  Weather forecaster now predicts later-than-normal frost, which would add bushels to an already growing crop Western Canadian farmers are breathing a collective sigh of relief after avoiding an early fall frost this year. Drew Lerner, president of World Weather Inc., was originally forecasting a normal to early frost,… Continue reading Prairie producers dodge early frost bullet

Frost Damage: Is Temperature the only Factor that Matters?

Source: Erin Campbell, PAg. MSc. CCA, Crops Extension Specialist, North Battleford, September 2019 As crops continue to mature this season, the risk of frost will have a larger impact on crop harvest timing. Most often when temperatures start to dip into the single digits, it is habit to start looking solely at the thermometer to determine… Continue reading Frost Damage: Is Temperature the only Factor that Matters?

Low pressure system brings record-low temperatures to Sask. over weekend

Source: CBC News, August 19, 2019  Temperatures dipped to below freezing in North Battleford and Last Mountain Lake areas early Sunday A low pressure system bought low temperatures to Saskatchewan on Sunday, with the mercury dipping below freezing. The North Battleford and Last Mountain Lake areas dipped below 0 C, with the Last Mountain Lake area… Continue reading Low pressure system brings record-low temperatures to Sask. over weekend

Wintry spring: Frost advisories for 5 provinces

Source: CTV News, May 27, 2019  Canadians eagerly awaiting summer temperatures may want to shelve their weather expectations with several provinces facing frost advisories. Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for five different provinces, including parts of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, calling for temperatures near the freezing mark. Regions of… Continue reading Wintry spring: Frost advisories for 5 provinces

Electrical grid expert has never seen frost cause massive power outage

Source: Jason Warick, CBC News, December 5, 2018  SaskPower says outage caused by heavy frost on the power lines, Lights back on across most of Saskatchewan An expert in North American electrical grids says he has never seen frost cause a major power outage. “This isn’t the craziest I’ve heard, but it is an unlikely explanation,”… Continue reading Electrical grid expert has never seen frost cause massive power outage

Frost on lines chief suspect as power out across large area of Saskatchewan

Source: Danny Kerslake, CBC News, December 4, 2018  Power utility says electricity should be back on late this afternoon SaskPower says large sections of the province are without electricity Tuesday morning, and power won’t likely be restored until late this afternoon at the earliest. The ​Crown utility is experiencing numerous power outages in different areas of… Continue reading Frost on lines chief suspect as power out across large area of Saskatchewan

Why the rime frost has stuck around in Sask.

Source: Christy Climenhaga, CBC News, December 3, 2018  A stagnant air mass meant day after day of foggy, frosty weather Saskatchewan has played host to some unusual weather over the past week. A temperature inversion at the surface, where cold air lies below warmer air, led to low-level cloud and fog which drove down visibility across… Continue reading Why the rime frost has stuck around in Sask.