Scattered but much-needed rainfall moved across the Canadian Prairies over the weekend, delivering heavy amounts to some locations, but leaving others still mostly dry.
As can be seen on the map below, portions of Alberta and Saskatchewan received over 65mm of rain, while areas eastward received gradually diminishing amounts. Areas north of Winnipeg – as well as north of Edmonton - received lighter amounts.
According to World Weather Inc., the most significant improvement in soil and crop conditions from the weekend moisture likely occurred in central and southern Alberta and west central through central Saskatchewan, “which was one of the driest areas previously.” However, more rain is still needed in southwestern Saskatchewan, Manitoba and northeastern Saskatchewan, it added.
The rainfall was important, as Saskatchewan and Alberta crop reports this past week showed generally weak crop condition ratings, as well as diminishing topsoil and surface soil moisture levels. In some cases, crops were just barely hanging on amid dryness and drought.