The #DesertFarmerPodcast
This is the official #desertfarmer podcast of the Great Plains. We discuss everything ag, lots of weather, and just about everything else in between. Most of my guests are real farmers and ranchers of the Great American Desert.
Looking at The Next Month - Early Seasonal Forecast Thoughts
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I break down what the pattern looks like for the next two to four weeks. I also touch on some things in the seasonal forecast that I do not like.
Rainfall and Forecast Update! Where Do We Go After This Storm?
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Beautiful rain for some of us and more to come through Wednesday. Trouble continues to brew in the pattern, as we move through the rest of May and into summer.
Update on Next Week's Storm - Beyond Next Week and Who I'm Worried About
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I break down some of the latest forecast data for next week. I also caution folks on the May forecast and elaborate further who I am concerned about going forward.
Who Gets Heavy Rain This Week? Big Storm May 5th-8th?
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I analyze who sees the best rain this week and why the potential storm May 5th-8th is so critical and what kind of weather it could bring.
The Rain and Severe Storms Have Come for Many of Us... Will It Continue?
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Not everyone has seen big storms and beneficial rain, but many of us have. I talk about the current pattern and what it evolves into next week.
Weekend Storm Update and Why The Next Three Weeks are Critical
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Updating who is likely to get good rain the rest of this weekend. I also dive into the pattern for next week and beyond, and why it is so critical in my opinion...
Another $hit Show in The Dust Bowl Today - Cold Front & Storm Update - The Next Two Weeks
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Hot, windy, and very dry today in parts of the Plains. Big cool down on the way with moisture chances, but certainly not for everyone. Hope for the next two weeks?
The Importance of The Upcoming Pattern Change and What to Make of It?
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I do my best to walk you through what I like and don't like about the upcoming pattern change. Who will likely see the best moisture and why it is so important...
Who Needs Water and Who Doesn't? The Next Two Weeks and Beyond...
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Still plenty of "have nots" in the western/southern Plains, despite the recent moisture. I lay out what to expect for the next couple of weeks and if there is a pattern change on the horizon that could help.
Late Week Storm Update: The Haves and The Have Nots...
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This storm has always had problems, and I don't see that changing. Some will score some good moisture while others will largely strike out.
Blowing Dirt, Fire Danger, Severe Storms Tuesday - Rain, Snow, Colder Weather Late Week/Weekend
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BIG episode today, with a lot of impactful weather this week. That's late March and April here in the Plains. I breakdown who is likely to see those impacts...
Active March Pattern Continues! Who Sees What in The Coming Days...
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Three storms in the pipeline that will produce a wide variety of impacts over the next several days. Here is what to expect and how to sort through the garbage for weather info that is meaningful...
Who Sees Rain This Week? Early Season Heat on The Way...
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I talk about the various computer models and how they are handling the storm that will bring some rain to Texas. Also, I am not a fan of the early season heat that is going to prevail over the next two weeks.
Major Spring Storm Departs - What Lies Ahead for The Next Two Weeks?
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After another major spring storm gets out of the way, I detail what's on the docket for the next couple of weeks.
Dangerous Day on The Plains: Damaging Wind, Blowing Dirt, & Wildfire Outbreak
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MAJOR March storm system causing a lot of problems in the Plains today.
Powerful Spring Storm: Damaging Wind, EXTREME Fire Danger, Rain/Snow?
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A powerful spring storm will bring damaging wind, blowing dirt, and extreme fire danger to many areas of the Plains on Friday. Will there be any moisture to go along with it?
The Warm Before A BIG Late Week Storm: Who's Sees What?
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I breakdown the major spring storm that will eject from the southern Rockies later this week.
Major Spring Storm Update!
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Blizzard warnings up for parts of Colorado, Nebraska, and northwest Kansas. With the powerful wind, it won't take much snow at all to cause blizzard conditions. Be prepared!
Major Spring Storm Still on Track: Blizzard Likely for Some, but Certainly Not All...
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Finer forecast details will be resolved tonight into Monday morning, but many of us with travel plans and livestock need to be prepared.
BIG Storm This Week! Who Gets a Blizzard and Who Just Gets Wind?
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Active March pattern starts to impact the Plains. Blizzard conditions, severe thunderstorms, EXTREME fire danger, the storm on Tuesday will have it all.
Seasonal Forecast Update: Who's at Risk for Drought Development and Expansion?
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Huge episode today, as I discuss the current and upcoming weather pattern and why it will likely be problematic for many of us in the Plains.
Bitter Cold Next Week? Snow too? Update on La Niña
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Big thanks to those that reached out to me after my mom suffered a heart attack. Looks like we have some significant winter weather to deal with next week and what is going on with our La Niña
Desert Farmer Meetup Tomorrow! Who's Been Dry Lately? What's Up for The Next Two Weeks?
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The 2025 Desert Farmer Meetup is tomorrow in Liberal, Kansas. Always a great event with such great folks... Many of us have been dry for the past 60 days and what that means going forward in this pattern for the next two weeks.
Social MEDIAologists - Big Storm or No Storm - Desert Farmer Meetup This Saturday!
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My two cents about the awful forecast practices on social media that confuse, taint, and basically do a disservice to the accuracy of forecasting. What does the storm actually do? Also, the Desert Farmer Meetup is 6 days away! RSVP now!
Desert Farmer Meetup Next Weekend - Big Storm Potential Next Week - La Niña Status
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Passing along information about the Desert Farmer Meetup in Liberal, Kansas next weekend. Plus, we've got a storm in the pipeline and it could be significant for some of us late next week. Also, an update on La Niña...
Nice Weather for Now...Arctic Blast This Weekend!
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Just an update on the upcoming shot of COLD air and snow that will impact many of us late Friday night through early next week.
Buckle Up for More Winter & Looking at The Next Few Months
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Another shot of cold air and snow coming for some of us, and it may last a while... Plus, I look at the weather patterns that will likely dominate for the next three months.
Major Winter Storm Update!
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Big winter storm set to impact Kansas and Nebraska. Just how bad will it get, and when will conditions improve?
Major Winter Storm This Weekend! Who's Going to be Impacted?
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A detailed analysis of who is going to see the worst weather from this upcoming major winter storm this weekend.
December 30th High Wind Event - Wintry Pattern Shift - La Niña Peaking?
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Significant wind event likely on December 30th for parts of the Plains. January looks wintry to start for some of us, and is this La Niña event peaking?
Some Personal News - La Niña / MJO Update - Latest IRI Multi-Model Seasonal Forecast
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Big episode today, sharing some great personal news and the unveiling of BrianBledsoeWeather.com. An important part of a potential pattern shift from Christmas Day through New Years Day, along with the latest IRI seasonal model outlook.
Greetings from Montana! Winter Pattern Shift? Latest PDO Data and Thoughts
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It's my pleasure to hang with the Montana Stockgrowers Association for a couple of days. Big shout out to them and all of their members for our continued partnership. Who could benefit from a winter pattern shift and some Pacific Decadal Oscillation analysis...
Special Shoutout to Covey Rise Farms - A Little Weather - A Lot of Gratitude
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A big thanks to Covey Rise Farms for supplying me with some beef, as the product is top tier! Breaking down our quiet weather pattern, and giving thanks to all of you...
Quieter Weather Pattern...How Long Will It Last? More Pacific Ocean Thoughts...
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We start to dry things out a bit, with the more active weather situated to our east and west. I offer plenty of thoughts on how long this will last and what role the Pacific Ocean has in how long it will last.
Big Storm Early This Week! Rain, Snow, WIND...Who Sees What?
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Another significant storm targets much of the Plains this week. However, not everyone will see the moisture from this storm. Who sees what?
Will The Active Weather Pattern Continue? Updated Thoughts on La Niña & The Seasonal Forecast
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What lies ahead for the next two weeks, including two storms that will likely have an impact. Plus, the latest seasonal and long range forecast data analysis...
Much Needed Rain Coming for Some of Us! Active Weather Pattern Next Week! Latest CanSIPS Model Analysis into 2025!
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Big episode today, with important short and long range weather info! I hope you enjoy it...
Active Weather Pattern Starts! Who's Gonna See Drought Relief?
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Breaking down the finish to October and the start of November, as several storm systems move into the western US. Rain, snow, and drought relief are all on the table...
Big Storm Update! "Haves and Have Nots" Theme Continues...
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Just a quick update discussing the latest trends with our big weekend storm.
Big Weekend Storm! Who Has The Best Rain Chances?
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Talking about the big storm in the Desert Southwest and what it will mean for us over the next few days.
