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Forecasting the Unpredictable: Alberta’s Wild Weather
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When it comes to weather in Western Canada, unpredictability is the only constant!
Kara Mastel sits down with veteran meteorologist David Spence to unpack Alberta’s wild 2025 weather—from early-season heat waves to record July rainfall.
They explore shifting patterns that challenge old expectations, the “new normal” for drought and storms, and how AI is reshaping weather forecasting.
Along the way, David shares insight on regional extremes, the delicate dance of rain and irrigation for agriculture, and what farmers might expect as summer winds down.
Listen For:
3:45 Alberta’s weather in 2025—rain here, drought there
7:20 The “seasonal flip” that turned May hot and July wet
9:35 When drought stops being unusual and becomes the new normal
14:28 Will summer stretch into October? What fall could look like
21:24 How AI is reshaping the future of weather forecasting
GUEST: David Spence, retired Chief Meteorologist for CTV
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Chapters
1. Forecasting the Unpredictable: Alberta’s Wild Weather (00:00:00)
2. Alberta’s weather in 2025—rain here, drought there (00:03:45)
3. The “seasonal flip” that turned May hot and July wet (00:07:20)
4. When drought stops being unusual and becomes the new normal (00:09:35)
5. Will summer stretch into October? What fall could look like (00:14:28)
6. How AI is reshaping the future of weather forecasting (00:21:24)
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