The map below reflects the Accumulated Precipitation for the Growing Season so far for the prairie provinces (i.e., April 1-May 10, 2017):
Whereas the seven-day precipitation accumulations were greatest across Saskatchewan:
The map below shows the Lowest Temperatures the Past 7 Days (May 4-10, 2017) across the prairies:
Whereas the map below shows the Highest Temperatures the Past 7 Days (May 4-10, 2017):
The updated growing degree day map (GDD) (Base 5ºC, March 1 – May 7, 2017) is below:
While the growing degree day map (GDD) (Base 10ºC, March 1 – May 7, 2017) is below:
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.
