A snowy pasture scene in eastern Manitoba. Photo: Geralyn Wichers

Prairie forecast: Mild start before winter pushes back in

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.










Copy of the 2026 Farmers' Almanac on a table with a cup of coffee

Farmers’ Almanac shutting down

U.S. publisher says 2026 edition will be its last

The Farmers’ Almanac, a traditional annual purchase by many farmers and home gardeners in both Canada and the U.S., will cease publication and shut down its website by the end of 2025.