Thompson, Manitoba, is in for several days of unsettled weather this week, with showers, a risk of thunderstorms, and temperatures dropping well below seasonal norms. Environment Canada says the wet pattern begins this evening, with a chance of thunderstorms before skies clear this evening. The high today reached 24°C, but overnight lows will fall to 12°C.
Thursday, August 6, will feel more like fall, with cloudy skies and a 60 percent chance of showers. The daytime high is expected to reach only 16°C, which is 6 degrees below the average August high of 22°C for Thompson, according to Environment Canada. The UV index will be moderate at 4.
The Weather Network says shower activity will persist through the early part of next week. On Thursday, there is an 80 percent chance of rain with about 5 mm expected. Friday brings a 70 percent chance of a few showers with 1 to 3 mm of rain. Temperatures will hover around 17°C both days. The pattern continues into the weekend, with conditions improving slightly by Saturday but highs remaining near 17°C.
AccuWeather forecasts similar cool and damp conditions, showing highs of 17°C on Saturday before gradually warming to near 20°C by Friday, August 14. No severe weather alerts are in effect for the Thompson area as of Wednesday afternoon, but residents should be prepared for wet roads and the possibility of brief thunderstorms.
