Stonewall-area families getting ready for a week of outdoor time that includes Father’s Day can expect plenty of sunshine and climbing temperatures, though active weather early in the week and a mid-week chance of showers could force a quick change of plans. Environment Canada’s forecast shows mainly sunny conditions settling in after Monday’s thunderstorm activity, with highs rising to the low 20s before clouds and a chance of showers arrive Wednesday, and a brief cooldown Friday.
As of early Monday afternoon, June 15, the Environment Canada weather station at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, about 26 kilometres from town, was recording a thunderstorm with light rainshowers and a temperature near 17°C. The rest of the day carries a risk of more thunderstorms, with north winds gusting to 50 km/h and a high of 20°C.
Tuesday should bring a quick turnaround. The forecast calls for mainly sunny skies and a high of 21°C, though clouds are expected to build late in the afternoon as a northwest wind picks up to 20 km/h. The UV index will climb to 7, which is high, so sunscreen and a hat are smart choices if you are outside for a while.
Wednesday turns cloudier and brings a 40 percent chance of showers, but the mercury still reaches 22°C. Thursday bounces back to sunny and 22°C, giving folks another comfortable day for backyard visits or a walk downtown. By Friday, clouds return with a 60 percent chance of showers and a slightly cooler high of 19°C. The weekend warms up again, with a mix of sun and cloud Saturday and a high of 24°C, then a high of 25°C and a mix of sun and cloud on Father’s Day Sunday.
The The Weather Network offers a similar picture, though its specific numbers differ a little. Its forecast shows Tuesday reaching 23°C, with Sunday sitting near 21°C and carrying a risk of a thunderstorm. That kind of variability is not unusual this summer, according to senior meteorologist Doug Gillham, who noted that the ongoing shift from La Nina to El Nino conditions makes it harder for hot, dry weather to lock into place for Central and Eastern Canada. June is also typically the wettest month of the year on the Prairies, providing a critical moisture foundation for farms around Stonewall.
