These environmental and climate heatmaps are developed through a partnership between Ukko Agro Inc. and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers to support Saskatchewan producers and agronomists.
Weather data is collected from a 20 km grid of virtual stations using hourly weather data from IBM/The Weather Company. Maps are generated in four-day increments for average, maximum, and minimum temperature, giving you timely updates to inform management decisions. In addition, a frost risk map is produced for each day, allowing growers to monitor and respond to potential frost events.
The maps provide producers and agronomists with the data to optimize seeding planning and predict potential emergence risks, ultimately aiming to improve yields and reduce risks associated with weather variability across Saskatchewan. Access to reliable climate data empowers growers to respond to changing conditions throughout the growing season.
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Temperature Maps: Agronomist Notes
- Average temperatures are generally cool to near‑normal (~5–10 °C) across most of Saskatchewan, which will slow emergence and early pulse crop development.
- The daytime maximum temperature across the reporting period is in the 15–20 °C range, which can be favourable for seeding and other field operations and will help gradually warm soils.
- Cool nighttime minimums near 0–5 °C will limit early crop development and may delay emergence.
- Fields seeded into cold soils should be monitored for slow or uneven emergence, especially where seedbed moisture is low.
Precipitation Map: Agronomist Notes
- Limited precipitation is expected across most pulse‑growing regions over the next four days.
- Dry conditions will support continued seeding progress but may reduce topsoil moisture for germination in some fields.
- Pulses seeded shallow into dry soil may have delayed or uneven emergence.
- Disease risk remains low due to the cool temperatures and dry conditions.
Frost Maps: Agronomist Notes
- Frost risk is present most nights, with several regions seeing 2–6+ hours of frost, particularly early in the period.
- The highest frost risk occurs Monday through Wednesday, with more widespread and prolonged frost hours across much of the province.
- Repeated frost events increase stress on emerged pulse crops, especially early‑seeded peas and lentils.
- Newly emerged pulse crops may show frost injury, but growing points are often protected.
- Germinated seeds below ground remain largely protected from frost.
- Frost risk becomes more localized later in the week, with higher risk in Central and Eastern Saskatchewan.
While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of these maps, it is important to understand that weather-driven models are inherently uncertain, and forecasts may not be 100% precise. The maps presented are based on the weather conditions at the time of the forecast and are subject to change as conditions evolve.
These maps are intended to serve as a general guide for understanding potential environmental and climate-related conditions and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for operational or management decisions. Local site conditions, land management practices, and other variables may influence outcomes beyond what is captured in the model. Where possible, verify conditions with on-site measurements and observations, and consult qualified professionals for advice tailored to your location and objectives.
Information related to these weather-based environmental and climate condition maps are OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The map creators and collaborating organizations assume no liability for decisions made or actions taken based on the use of this information.