Residents of Watson Lake can look forward to a week of mild and mostly sunny weather as temperatures climb slightly above seasonal averages. According to Environment Canada, there are no severe weather alerts in effect for the community during this period.
Daytime highs throughout the week are expected to range from 9°C to 15°C. These temperatures are roughly 1 to 5 degrees warmer than the historical May averages for the area. While the week will feature plenty of sunshine, there will be brief periods of light rain on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Those spending time outdoors should be prepared for cooler conditions overnight, with temperatures forecast to dip to between -3°C and 2°C on clearer nights. As of early Monday morning, the Watson Lake Airport reported conditions of 4.1°C under partly cloudy skies.