This is the official #desertfarmer podcast of the western/southern 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.Â
Send us a textI 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.
Send us a textBeautiful 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.
Send us a textI 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.
Send us a textI 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.
Send us a textNot 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.
Send us a textUpdating 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...
Send us a textHot, 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?
Send us a textI 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...
Send us a textStill 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.
Send us a textThis storm has always had problems, and I don't see that changing. Some will score some good moisture while others will largely strike out.
Send us a textBIG 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...
Send us a textThree 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...
Send us a textI 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.
Send us a textAfter another major spring storm gets out of the way, I detail what's on the docket for the next couple of weeks.
Send us a textMAJOR March storm system causing a lot of problems in the Plains today.
Send us a textA 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?
Send us a textI breakdown the major spring storm that will eject from the southern Rockies later this week.
Send us a textBlizzard 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!
Send us a textFiner forecast details will be resolved tonight into Monday morning, but many of us with travel plans and livestock need to be prepared.
Send us a textActive March pattern starts to impact the Plains. Blizzard conditions, severe thunderstorms, EXTREME fire danger, the storm on Tuesday will have it all.
Send us a textHuge 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.
Send us a textBig 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
Send us a textThe 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.
Send us a textMy 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!
Send us a textPassing 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...
Send us a textJust an update on the upcoming shot of COLD air and snow that will impact many of us late Friday night through early next week.
Send us a textAnother 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.
Send us a textBig winter storm set to impact Kansas and Nebraska. Just how bad will it get, and when will conditions improve?
Send us a textA detailed analysis of who is going to see the worst weather from this upcoming major winter storm this weekend.
Send us a textSignificant 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?
Send us a textBig 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.
Send us a textIt'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...
Send us a textA 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...
Send us a textWe 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.
Send us a textAnother significant storm targets much of the Plains this week. However, not everyone will see the moisture from this storm. Who sees what?
Send us a textWhat 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...
Send us a textBig episode today, with important short and long range weather info! I hope you enjoy it...
Send us a textBreaking 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...
Send us a textJust a quick update discussing the latest trends with our big weekend storm.
Send us a textTalking about the big storm in the Desert Southwest and what it will mean for us over the next few days.
Send us a textJust a short episode talking about when our next rain chance might arrive and what that might look like.
Send us a textBig episode today talking about powerful Hurricane Milton, the BS surrounding weather modification, and the latest NMME forecast.
Send us a textMany thanks to those that have reached out to me this week. I focus on whether there is any rain or snow coming our way and a brand new update from the EURO Seasonal Model.
Send us a textI look at who is seeing continued drought and will it ease in the next two weeks. Plus, I tell you about the most important thing I did this past week...NOTHING to do with business or work.
Send us a textI break down the upper level weather pattern that will lead to SOME of us getting rain this week.
Send us a textWho will be getting moisture over the next two weeks along with my thoughts on the developing La Niña and updated seasonal forecast. Some of us are not going to be happy...
Send us a Text Message.Some of us will get a good round of storms today, but certainly not everyone. Heat relief coming next week into Labor Day Weekend. Hoping for better rain chances Labor Day week too...
Send us a Text Message.Breaking down the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) and Atlantic Multi-Decadal Oscillation (AMO) and why they are so important to our long range forecast.
Send us a Text Message.A big thank you to all that reached out to me in the past week! Looking at latest short and long term trends along with the seasonal forecast info. Desert farmer meetup next Saturday in Burlington, Colorado!
Send us a Text Message.Personal update about my retirement from television. Desert farmer meetup details, as well as a weather and La Niña update. Busy schedule of speaking coming up too... Life is great!
Send us a Text Message.A sad recap about the hail damage that took place yesterday across Nebraska and Kansas. Pattern flips to a hotter and drier one, during the next two weeks, Plus, the latest seasonal models are out and are conflicted about whether La Niña is going to develop or not.