Claresholm residents can expect a rainy start to the weekend before skies clear up for pleasant outdoor conditions, according to Environment Canada. The federal weather agency says showers with a risk of a thunderstorm are on tap today, with local rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 millimetres expected. As of 10:00 a.m., the temperature sat at 8.3°C with 92 per cent humidity and a north-northeast wind at 16 km/h.
The rain is forecast to taper off by Saturday morning, when fog patches will lift and the sky will clear. Environment Canada calls for a high of 19°C on Saturday, with Sunday shaping up to be the pick of the weekend under sunny skies and a high of 23°C. No weather alerts are in effect for the area.
The wet start is not unusual for this time of year. June is historically one of the wettest months in Claresholm, averaging nearly 12 rainy days. Combined with May, the two months bring roughly 98 millimetres of rain. The current system aligns with typical late-spring patterns that often bring unsettled weather before more stable summer conditions take hold.
Looking further ahead, the forecast turns unsettled again next week. Cloudy skies and a 60 per cent chance of showers return Tuesday through Thursday, though Tuesday’s high is expected to reach 25°C before daytime highs drop to 16°C or 17°C for Wednesday and Thursday. The regional bulletin details similar conditions for the broader Okotoks–High River–Claresholm area, including gusty north winds of up to 40 km/h today.
While the brief clearing offers a window for outdoor activities, Environment Canada’s seasonal outlook suggests the province may see a warmer and slightly drier summer overall. Operational meteorologist Jennifer Kowal said Alberta has a 40 to 70 per cent chance of above-normal temperatures for the season, with southern portions of the province likely to feel the warmth most.
