Thursday 4 August 2016

Weekly Update (Aug 03, 2016; Wk 14) - Weather Synopsis

The map below reflects the 7 Day cumulative precipitation map (July 26-August 1, 2016)


While the map below summarizes the cumulative precipitation for the growing season (April 1-August 1, 2016).



The accumulated precipitation for the growing season (April 1-August 1, 2016) is mapped below.



The updated growing degree day map (GDD) (Base 5ºC, March 1 – July 31, 2016) is below:


While the growing degree day map (GDD) (Base 10ºC, March 1 – July 31, 2016) is below:






The map below shows the Lowest Temperatures the Past 7 Days (July 26-August 1, 2016) across the prairies:


The map below shows the Highest Temperatures the Past 7 Days (July 26-August 1, 2016):


While the map below reflects the number of consecutive days above 25°C across the prairies for the growing season as of July 29, 2016.


The maps above are all produced by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.  Growers may wish to bookmark the AAFC Drought Watch Maps for the growing season.