With spring planting on the Canadian Prairies a few weeks to a month away, the region’s weather outlook is very likely to take somewhat different paths, according to Scott Kehler of the Manitoba-based Weatherlogics.

A La Niña weather pattern is on its way and may even bring timely spring rains
Warmer than normal temperatures expected to continue on the Prairies
La Nina likely to affect production of wheat, corn in US, soybeans, corn in Latin America, analyst says
Recent hot spell in Argentina may have eroded potential corn yields
Oil and gas, hydro, forestry, sports affected alongside agriculture
Fertilizer companies are already dealing with lower profits as prices sag
Risk of getting stuck mean less grain per barge