South America’s crops could suffer greatly if forecasts for a second consecutive La Nina weather event prove accurate, says an analyst. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there is a 70 percent chance of having a second La Nina in a row during South America’s summer growing season. Southern Brazil and Argentina typically […] Read more
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La Nina set to weaken heading into spring
WINNIPEG, Jan. 3 (CNS) – Despite being gripped by freezing temperatures, one weather expert says he thinks the Canadian Prairies will see a weakening of the La Nina weather phenomena in the coming months, which will mean more moisture come spring-time. “Most likely we’ll have neutral conditions with a slight La Nina bias during the […] Read more
High chance of La Nina will affect world crops
La Ninas have historically been tough on Argentina, but the impact isn’t expected to be as bad this time
Weather watchers are leaning toward predictions for a La Nina developing this winter and that has ramifications for crop production around the world. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology said there is a 70 percent chance or triple the normal likelihood of La Nina occurring. The Climate Prediction Center in the United States predicts a 65 to […] Read more
Bundle up; La Nina expected to bring in prairie deep freeze
The weather outside is going to be frightful this winter, according to forecasters. Temperatures across the Prairies will range from 1C to 4C below normal for the December through February period, says AccuWeather Canadian weather expert Brett Anderson. “Over a three-month period, that’s fairly significant,” he said. Manitoba will be the coldest, followed by Saskatchewan […] Read more
