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Balloons over Saskatoon help anticipate severe summer storms
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Balloons over Saskatoon help anticipate severe summer storms

This summer, Saskatoon has been seeing big white weather balloons floating high in the sky, part of an initiative by Environment Canada. These balloons, filled with helium or hydrogen, carry a device that collects crucial atmospheric data, helping forecasters predict severe weather. It's fascinating how they gather information from different elevations, providing a vertical snapshot of the atmosphere. This pilot program is a great step towards improving weather predictions in Saskatchewan, and I can't wait to see how it develops!
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