Dawson Creek is in for a soggy start to the week, with sunnier skies expected starting Thursday and into the first weekend of July, according to Environment Canada. Showers and a risk of thunderstorms are forecast through Tuesday, with daytime highs hovering around 20°C and overnight lows near 10°C. Wednesday, Canada Day, brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers.
On Monday, June 29, residents woke to mostly cloudy skies and a temperature of 17.9°C at the Dawson Creek Airport just after 1 p.m., with humidity at 80%. The Weather Network gives an 80 per cent chance of rain today, with about 5 mm expected. A thunderstorm risk hangs over the area through the evening, potentially bringing heavier downpours.
Tuesday, June 30 will stay cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and another round of afternoon thunderstorms. Winds could gust to 40 km/h by midday, and the humidex may push the 22°C high to feel more like 25. Wednesday, July 1, Canada Day, brings a 30 per cent chance of rain and a high of 21°C before skies clear Thursday.
Any rain is a welcome sight for a community now in its fourth straight year of drought. The city’s only water source, the Kiskatinaw River, sits at its lowest since 1992, and Stage 1 water conservation measures remain in place. City officials note that even a string of rainy weeks like this one would need to repeat for years to fully recharge the watershed. Still, every drop helps the parched landscape. Residents are reminded to watch for changing forecasts and secure outdoor items ahead of any gusty winds or lightning.
