Residents of Lethbridge can expect a warm stretch of weather this weekend as temperatures climb well above historical averages for early May. According to The Weather Network, this sunny, warm pattern marks a transition to milder conditions for Alberta following a chilly start to the spring season.
Friday will be mainly sunny with a high of 24 C. Saturday will bring more cloud cover with sunny breaks and a high of 18 C, though residents should be aware of a 40 percent risk of thunderstorms in the evening. Sunday will round out the weekend with mainly sunny skies and a high of 23 C.
Looking ahead to next week, conditions will remain warm. Monday and Tuesday will be slightly cooler and cloudy with temperatures between 16 C and 18 C and a chance of scattered showers. Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day of the week, reaching 26 C under mainly sunny skies. A more organized system of showers is anticipated for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures holding steady between 21 C and 23 C.
The forecast highs of 23 C to 26 C are above the historical May average of 19 C for Lethbridge. The recent shift in weather aligns with regional forecasts calling for a warmer and drier trend during the month of May.
Residents can find ongoing updates and climate information through Environment Canada.
