Dawson Creek, B.C. is in for a sunny stretch to start the week, with temperatures climbing well above the August average before cooler, wetter weather arrives by Thursday.
According to Environment Canada, Monday will reach a high of 26°C under sunny skies, with Tuesday hitting 27°C and Wednesday climbing to 29°C. The normal high for this time of year is 20°C, so residents can expect conditions 6 to 9 degrees warmer than usual.
The clear skies will be welcome for outdoor plans early in the week. The UV index is forecast to be moderate, around 5, so sun protection is still recommended. Current conditions at the Dawson Creek Airport were sunny and 21.3°C on Monday morning, with westerly winds gusting up to 28 km/h.
The warm spell ends mid-week. Environment Canada says Thursday will be cloudy with a high of 23°C, followed by a 60 percent chance of showers Thursday night as a low of 13°C moves in. Friday turns cooler at 18°C with a mix of sun and cloud, and the weekend outlook shows similar conditions with highs of 16 to 18°C.
There are no weather alerts in effect for Dawson Creek at this time. Environment Canada is the primary source for forecasts and warnings in the region.
