Warmer temperatures were observed throughout the prairies and the west was drier compared to the east.
The Accumulated Precipitation the past 7 days (June 22-28, 2016) is below:
The map below reflects the Accumulated Precipitation for the Growing Season so far for the prairie provinces (i.e., May 1-June 26, 2016):
The Accumulated Precipitation the past 7 days (June 22-28, 2016) is below:
The map below shows the Highest Temperatures the Past 7 Days (June 22-28, 2016):
The updated growing degree day map (GDD) (Base 5ºC, March 1 – June 26, 2016) is below:
While the growing degree day map (GDD) (Base 10ºC, March 1 – June 26, 2015) 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.