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| Figure 1. Weekly (July 9 - 16, 2018) average temperature (°C) . |
Weekly and 30-day total precipitation was less than average (Figs. 2 and 3). The wettest region (30-day cumulative precipitation) was across eastern areas in Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba while western Saskatchewan and most of Alberta continue to be dry.
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| Figure 2. Weekly (July 9 - 16, 2018) cumulative precipitation (mm). |
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| Figure 3. The 30-day (June 16 – July 16, 2018) cumulative precipitation (mm). |
The map below reflects the Highest Temperatures occurring over the past 7 days (July 11-17, 2018) across the prairies and is available from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Fig. 4).
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| Figure 4. Highest temperature across the Canadian prairies the past seven days (July 11-17, 2018). Image has not been reproduced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada and was retrieved (18Jul2018). Access the full map at http://www.agr.gc.ca/DW-GS/current-actuelles.jspx?lang=eng&jsEnabled=true&reset=1529635048320). |
The map below reflects the Lowest Temperatures occurring over the past 7 days (July 11-17, 2018) across the prairies and is available from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Fig. 5).
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| Figure 5. Lowest temperature across the Canadian prairies the past seven days (July 11-17, 2018). Image has not been reproduced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada and was retrieved (18Jul2018). Access the full map at http://www.agr.gc.ca/DW-GS/current-actuelles.jspx?lang=eng&jsEnabled=true&reset=1529635048320). |
The growing degree day map (GDD) (Base 10ºC, March 1 – July 15, 2018) 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.
