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CBC
a day ago
- Climate
- CBC
Whitehorse saw driest June in nearly a century
If it seemed drier than normal last month in Whitehorse, you weren't imagining it — the city saw the lowest amount of precipitation on record for any June since record-keeping began in 1941. Megan Bercier, a hydrologist with the Yukon government, says it was a combination of factors including a below-average snowpack, a delayed melt, and no sustained period of hot weather to trigger glacial melt. However, Bercier says it hasn't quite reached drought conditions. "We're not currently in a drought. We are under extremely dry conditions, although ... we're coming back to average conditions as of, kind of early July," she said. "We had really low water levels throughout June and they've kind of just picked up now and reached kind of average water levels." Most of the territory was under fire restrictions in late June because of the dry conditions but those restrictions were lifted earlier this month. Bercier said most regions of the Yukon are now reaching average water levels for this time of year. Dave Phillips, a senior climatologist at Environment Canada, said Whitehorse has seen relatively dry conditions since the beginning of the year. From January to June, every month except February saw below-normal precipitation. He also says that's been a common pattern over the last decade. "If we take a look at Whitehorse, I think there's no question about it that conditions have been drier than normal," Phillips said.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Drought-stricken Manitoba farmers hoping for rain
Extremely dry conditions in Manitoba are leaving farmers praying for rain. Across much of the province's south, farms are experiencing moderate to severe drought, with precipitation about 70 per cent below average, according to Environment Canada.
CBC
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Drought-stricken Manitoba farmers hoping for rain
Extremely dry conditions in Manitoba are leaving farmers praying for rain. Across much of the province's south, farms are experiencing moderate to severe drought, with precipitation about 70 per cent below average, according to Environment Canada.
The Independent
15-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Midlands now in drought as millions more brace for hosepipe bans
The Environment Agency has warned that millions more people across England are expected to enter " drought" status this summer. Drought has been officially declared in the West and East Midlands, adding to three other UK areas already experiencing such conditions. More hosepipe bans are anticipated across the UK following the driest spring in over 50 years, with Thames Water 's ban commencing next Tuesday. Farmers are facing significant challenges due to the dry conditions, including low irrigation reservoir levels, poor crop quality, and reduced livestock yields. The Met Office forecasts changeable weather for July, with a likely near-average rainfall for the UK in the longer term, offering some potential relief. Drought declared in the Midlands with more hosepipe bans on the way
Washington Post
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
What to know about the fires dotting the western U.S. and Canada
Hundreds of wildfires are burning across the Western states, Alaska and Canada as fire season perks up amid a sprawling heat wave and widespread dry conditions. More than 100 of the blazes are in the United States, including three dozen uncontained large fires, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. At least 14 major fires began over the weekend. The Canadian fire season continues to climb the list of worst on record, just recently surpassing last year in the top five for most acreage burned.
