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South Africa To Dry Down Further; Minor Crop Losses Possible

Kansas City, February 29 (World Weather Inc.) – Limited rainfall and warm weather kept soil moisture below the threshold needed for ideal late-season development in Free State and North West. Both states have struggled with dryness this month combined with periods of warmer than normal weather. Production potentials may have been reduced marginally in the driest fields. There is still time for rain to improve late-season development for the later planted crops, though many crops have likely matured or will be ready to mature in the near future. Eastern South Africa still has ample moisture to support good late-season development. Drier-than-normal weather is slated for much of crop country during the coming week. The rain that does occur will be welcome and should help support favorable growth in the east. Free State and North West will remain too dry for good development. The lack of rain will otherwise be beneficial for maturation and early-season harvesting across the country.

Canadian Prairies Bracing For Snow; Blizzard Possible

Kansas City, February 29 (World Weather Inc.) – The Canadian Prairies is bracing for a strong winter storm that will impact the region this coming weekend. A storm system (often referred to as a “Montana Low”) will gradually make its way from the U.S. Pacific Northwest and the U.S. northern Plains into central Canada Saturday through Monday that will promote varying amounts of snow. The snow will be accompanied by strong wind speeds that will significantly reduce visibility at times. Travel conditions will be hazardous and livestock stress will be possible. The snow will otherwise be welcome as moisture deficits remain a concern across the Prairies heading into spring. Snowpack is well below normal for this time of year and the need for abundant precipitation is high. The precipitation will not be enough to end drought conditions, though some moisture improvement is expected once the snow melts. Frost is not very deep in the ground and some of the moisture from melting snow should seep into the soil.

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