Prairie Thunder Storm near Fort Qu'Appelle Saskatchewan

Leaving Regina, I went east on Hwy 1 and then north/east on Hwy 35 to Fort Qu'Appelle Saskatchewan. As I traveled east I could see a thunder storm brewing in the distance.
7 July 2024 at   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
As I traveled along Hwy 35, it was clear that a storm was gathering. I wanted to reach the Qu'Appelle river valley before it rained. Would the rain hold off until then?
7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
This tree stood out on the flat prairie land. Storm clouds continue to gather on my way to Fort Qu'Appelle.
7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
The contrast between the green fields and the dark blue sky made for interesting photos.
7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
The prairie thunder storm gathering in the distance accentuated the green of the crops in the field.
7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
This is a little side road on my way to Fort Qu'Appelle. The dark storm clouds continue to gather.
7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
Here is a welcome sign as the road curves downward to the valley with the river running through.
7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
The Qu'Appelle River runs through the Qu'Appelle valley. It is 430 km long and eventually joins up with the Assiniboine River in Manitoba.
7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
Fort Qu'Appelle has a population of around 2,000 people. In 1864 the Hudson's Bay Company set up a post and district headquarters here.
7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
Just a few miles east of Fort Qu'Appelle, I arrived in Lebret, population around 200 people. The skies opened up. Thunder boomed. Lightning flashed. There was this beautiful old church but I couldn't get a picture of it. Rain was so heavy I had...
Just a few miles east of Fort Qu'Appelle, I arrived in Lebret, population around 200 people. The skies opened up. Thunder boomed. Lightning flashed. There was this beautiful old church but I couldn't get a picture of it. Rain was so heavy I had to pull off into this parking lot.
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7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
It was raining so heavily it was difficult to drive. The only option was to drive in the opposite direction, away from the rain.
7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
Very beautiful scenery in the Qu'Appelle valley. The sky was still undecided about further rain but it made for a vivid picture against the dark sky.
7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
As I drove away from Fort Qu'Appelle, the scenery was so green and lush. A beautiful area.
7 July 2024 ·   3 weeks ago taken in   Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada
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