Westlock, Alberta is in for a warm and mostly sunny weekend before showers return next week, according to the latest forecast from Environment Canada. Saturday will see clearing skies and a high of 21°C, while Sunday heats up to 26°C under sunny skies, well above the June norm of 21°C. Both nights will be clear with lows of 7°C and 10°C, making for ideal conditions for outdoor plans.
The pleasant weather is a welcome shift after a cooler-than-normal spring. Alberta’s summer outlook points to a 40 to 70 per cent chance of above-normal temperatures across the province, and this weekend’s highs fit that pattern. Gardeners and farmers alike can take advantage of the dry spell before a change arrives.
Unsettled weather is expected to move in Monday, June 15, with cloudy skies and a 60 per cent chance of showers Monday night. Showers are likely Tuesday, with a high of 18°C. Wednesday and Thursday will stay cloudy with a 60 and 40 per cent chance of showers respectively, and highs around 16°C. Overall, the work week will feel noticeably cooler and wetter.
For the Westlock Community Garden, the sunny weekend offers a chance to get plots ready and enjoy the garden’s shared spaces. The garden has about 50 plots and 26 raised beds, providing fresh food and connection for seniors, youth, and those facing economic hardship. Brenda Lussier, the garden’s president, has noted how important it is to work with Alberta’s unpredictable climate, making this dry window especially valuable for planting and weeding.
Residents are reminded that while no weather alerts are in effect, conditions can change quickly. Environment Canada encourages checking updated forecasts regularly. With the dry weekend ahead, it may also be a good time to water gardens before the rain returns mid-week.
