Redcliff residents can expect a significant warm-up later this week after a cool and showery start, according to Environment Canada. Temperatures are forecast to climb from a high of 15°C on Monday to a summery 24°C by Thursday, with clear skies and sunny conditions lasting into the weekend.
As of Monday afternoon, Redcliff was mostly cloudy at 14°C with northwest winds gusting to 46 km/h. Overnight, temperatures are expected to drop to 5°C, creating a frost risk for sensitive outdoor plants and gardens. Showers are expected to end in the evening.
Environment Canada advises residents to protect sensitive plants from frost by bringing them indoors or covering them with blankets and tarps. Vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, peas, corn, and gourds are vulnerable to light frost. Root vegetables, kale, cabbage, and apples can survive light frosts.
The frost risk is not unusual for this time of year. According to the Alberta Climate Information Service, the historical chance of frost reaches 40% by September 10 and rises to over 80% by September 20. Redcliff, known as the “Greenhouse Capital of the Prairies,” has a normal mid-September high of 20°C and low of 5°C.
By Wednesday, temperatures will start to climb, reaching 18°C, then 24°C on Thursday, and peaking at 25°C by Saturday. The warming trend will bring ideal conditions for outdoor activities before autumn settles in.
