RRC Podcast S2E32: El Niño and Changing Chinook Patterns
From Rural Roots Canada · 00:14:47
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On this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, meteorologist David Spence discusses the strong El Niño bringing warm, dry conditions across the Prairies. Then, University of Calgary geography professor John Yakel explains research showing a long-term decline in Chinook frequency and intensity across southeastern Alberta, linked to climate change. The trend is contributing to cooler winters and springs, potentially allowing snow to remain longer and provide moisture closer to planting season. Yakel discusses what the changing weather patterns could mean for farmers and ranchers.
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