Severe drought conditions lingered on and defined the summer of 1988.
June of 1988 was historically one of the hottest and driest recorded. Temperatures soared into the 40s, further baking the already parched soil.
Many areas of the province received less than half their average precipitation. The Prairie Drought, as it was dubbed, triggered staggering losses in crop production, while the hot, dry conditions provided the perfect recipe for dust storms.
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100 Years of Saskatchewan History
This article is part of a series that celebrates both the history of Saskatchewan and the 100th anniversary of one of Saskatchewan's most storied radio stations. For more key moments from the last 100 years, visit the CKRM timeline.
