At this stage of the shift it's not just cold. Variability is already affecting things. There was a lot of flooding in Spring across Canada this year and in the Fall last year, which was a blow to Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Rains, then flooding, killing crops for many Ontario farmers
thestar.com
Farmers cope with flooding after heavy rain in Rouleau, Sask Aulie said his crops went from drought conditions to flooding. The rain was more than they've had since June of last year, he said. "We were so dry three weeks ago. We seeded through every slough, every low spot. We were praying for rain and I guess our prayers were answered," he said. "We're getting a little too much now. It's too muddy to get in the field. "He said some rain is better than none, but he's bracing for the consequences. He said some farmers in the area don't have insurance for rain because it's not common they get too much of it.
And late frost in Nova Scotia this year
globalnews.ca
Nova Scotia vineyards, farms facing potentially devastating crop loss due to frost
“You don’t ever expect a disaster like this. I never did, anyway,” Dyck told Global News.
The unusual weather is also having an impact on vineyards in Nova Scotia, including Benjamin Bridge in Wolfville, N.S. An aggressive frost had left a significant impact on the winery.
“Comparing what our projected production should have been and what it will be, it may be down by 50 per cent,” said Gerry McConnell, owner and founder of Benjamin Bridge.
“This is an exceptional environmental, adverse impact that I’ve been in the business since 1999, we’ve not seen it,” said McConnell.
And drought is showing up all over the world.
Drought conditions as of June 30, 2018 agr.gc.ca
So far Canada is mostly "abnormally dry" right now.
Keep an eye on Hudson Bay ice in August this year.
polarbearscience.com
"W Hudson Bay freeze-up one of earliest since 1979" November 13, 2017
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