Snowpack in Rocky Mountain valleys shrinking, researcher says
Teilor Stone
The Saxon
April 4, 2023
The snow cover period in the Canadian Rockies has decreased by four to six weeks since the early 1970s, according to John Pomeroy, Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change at the University. of Saskatchewan.
What the decline of mountain snow cover means for Canada
Christy Climenhaga
CBC News
April 3, 2023
The Prairies Climate Change Project is a joint initiative between CBC Edmonton and CBC Saskatchewan that focuses on weather and our changing climate. Meteorologist Christy Climenhaga brings her expert voice to the conversation to help explain weather phenomena and climate change and how they impact everyday life.
Spring is coming – where is our Canada Water Agency?
The Globe and Mail
March 22, 2023
The Canada Water Agency needs to happen now – and it needs to be a solutions-focused, forward-looking and co-operative body, with an eye to water sustainability for all Canadians.
Sask.’s Lake Diefenbaker irrigation project was announced 3 years ago. Where is it now?
Dayne Patterson
CBC News
March 11, 2023
Irrigation project still in preliminary engagement, assessment stages: Water Security Agency spokesperson
Snowpack in mountains low to normal
Cathy Ellis
Rocky Mountain Outlook
February 9, 2023
“We must remember that we are only about half way through the snow accumulation season and can expect a couple hundred more millimetres of snowfall before melt.”
Sask. farmers worry about spring melt
CTV Saskatoon
February 2023
Experts are forecasting a favorable Spring for farmers this year.
Rain after fog? Weather legend holds no water, say experts
Ethan Williams
CBC News
February 2, 2023
U of S researcher crunches the data to clear the air on weather tale
After the floods: Rebuild or relocate?
The National
CBC News
January 17, 2023
Canadians living in flood-prone regions, especially near rivers and other waterways, are grappling with whether to remain in their homes and communities or move further inland.
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How do snowflakes form? Is each snowflake really unique? Why is some snow light and fluffy or heavy? The amazing science of snow
Krystopher Chutko
The Conversation
January 12, 2023
Many a writer has mused about snowflakes as a natural work of art. Here’s a scientific look at the amazing nature of snowflakes and snow.
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How a former ski hill in southern Alberta has become an important key to climate study
Helen Pike
CBC News
January 9, 2023
Researcher says collecting lab data is becoming increasingly important due to the changing climate.
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