Thompson, Manitoba is in for a weather roller coaster this week, starting with warm and sunny conditions before rain and much cooler air move in by Thursday. Environment Canada forecasts a high of 23°C on Monday with a risk of a thunderstorm near noon, then clearing skies. Tuesday will be the pick of the week with sunny skies and a high of 25°C, but residents should enjoy it while it lasts because a cold front is on the way.
As of noon on Monday, June 8, the temperature at Thompson Airport sat at 20.7°C under mostly cloudy skies, with southwest winds gusting to 40 km/h and humidity at 79%. Showers were expected to end near midday, followed by clearing and a pleasant evening with a low of 13°C.
Tuesday, June 9 looks ideal for outdoor plans, with sunshine, southwest winds at 30 km/h, and a high of 25°C. The UV index will hit 6, which is considered high, so sunscreen is a good idea. Clear skies overnight will keep things mild at 15°C.
The real change arrives Thursday, June 11, when a cold front drops daytime highs to around 15°C under cloudy skies. Rain is likely, with a 70% chance of precipitation and 5 to 10 mm expected, making it feel more like 7 or 8°C with the wind. Friday, June 12 will be even cooler at 12°C and cloudy, with overnight lows dipping to 6°C. AccuWeather describes Friday as “cold with rain and drizzle” and predicts a high of only 10°C with an 88% chance of wet weather.
No weather alerts are in effect for the Thompson area right now. For comparison, the normal June high in Thompson is 19°C with a low of 5°C, so Tuesday will be well above average before temperatures tumble below normal later in the week. Anyone with outdoor plans should aim for Monday afternoon or Tuesday, and keep a raincoat handy from Thursday onward.
