Residents of Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories, can look forward to a steady warm-up after a cool, damp Wednesday, as a summery high of 24°C is forecast for Sunday. Environment Canada says no weather alerts are in effect, and conditions will improve each day through the weekend.
Wednesday started off cloudy with a 60 percent chance of morning showers and a high of 14°C. North winds gusting up to 40 km/h kept things cool, but the outlook brightens rapidly. Thursday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 17°C, while Friday climbs to 19°C under a mix of sun and cloud.
The best days arrive Saturday and Sunday, with highs reaching 23°C and 24°C respectively. Both days are expected to have a mix of sun and cloud. While Friday night is expected to be clear, the days from Friday through Monday will feature a mix of sun and cloud. Overnight lows will be on the chilly side, dipping to around 9°C tonight, but afternoons will feel genuinely summery.
These temperatures sit a few degrees above the August normals of a 20°C high and 10°C low. For a community where summer usually tops out around 24°C, the weekend offers a perfect chance to get outside. Whether it is boating on Great Slave Lake or simply enjoying the long daylight hours, the weather should cooperate.
The forecast is based on data from the Whatı̀ weather station, which recorded 11.8°C early Wednesday afternoon. With no alerts in place, the warming trend is simply a late-summer gift for Behchokǫ̀, Canada’s largest Dene community, located about 110 kilometres northwest of Yellowknife.
