Ethan Williams
CBC News
December 30, 2024
Drastic temperature changes, heavy spring rains among this year’s outliers
Monthly Archives: December 2024
‘Eternal optimists’: Southern Alberta farmers wary of drought conditions look to prairie skies for comfort
Stephen Hunt
CTV News Calgary
December 29, 2024
Magrath farmer Sean Stanford has lived through too many dry summers to be completely hopeful about the coming growing season in southern Alberta, but sees signs that the summer of 2025 might be better for farmers than the last few.
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Uncover Alberta’s Winter Miracle: The Surprising Savior for Struggling Farmers!
Ezra Biyogo
West Island Community News Blog
December 28, 2024
This winter’s snowfall has brought relief to Alberta farmers who are welcoming the moisture after facing dry conditions last year. Scott Jespersen, vice-chair of Alberta Grains, highlighted the significance of this precipitation for crop and cattle production. John Pomeroy, a researcher from the University of Saskatchewan specializing in water resources, noted that although mountain snow levels are lower than usual for this time of year, the overall snowpack across much of the province remains above average.
Pomeroy explained the benefits of the snow, describing it as a valuable asset for farmers. As the snow melts, it will seep into the soil, promoting crop growth. This accumulation of snow acts like a savings account, providing essential resources for agriculture. Despite the positive outlook, Jespersen expressed hope for additional snowfall to further support agricultural efforts in the coming spring.
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Alberta snowpack in ‘a great spot,’ says researcher
Erik Bay
Global News
December 28, 2024
This winter’s snow has been a welcome sight for Alberta farmers.
At the same time last year, much of the ground in and around Edmonton was virtually uncovered.
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University of Saskatchewan researcher John Pomeroy says current conditions will help replenish some of that water.
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Listen: One of the world’s leading hydrologists gives us some frosty facts on snow
The Morning Edition – Saskatchewan
CBC Listen
December 23, 2024
We’ve got a lot of snow lately and while it isn’t great to drive in, it may not be all that bad.
We’ll find out more about how snow melt is important for our water here in Saskatchewan with one of the world’s leading hydrologists, John Pomeroy.
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Video: The fight to preserve the world’s glaciers
CBS News
December 14, 2024
Glaciers around the world are melting due to climate change. In response, the United Nations has declared 2025 the year of glacier preservation. In the Canadian Rockies, glaciers power a uniquely stunning ecosystem, but the changes to the ice are concerning.
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Let it snow: Frosty facts about flurries with Dr. John Pomeroy
Matt Olson
Usask News
December 6, 2024
The weather outside is frightful – but in the long run, that might be delightful.
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The great thaw: Canada must lead climate change battle in a time of disappearing ice and snow
John Pomeroy
The Hill Times
December 4, 2024
It is now time for Canadians to prepare for ‘cryospheric destruction’ and it is going to be a distressing experience. We must prepare for earlier, smaller, and less reliable snowmelt and, hence, less reliable river flows and lake levels that supply drinking water, irrigation water, hydropower, and cold-loving fish such as trout and salmon.