Slave Lake, Alberta is in for a week of mostly sunny skies and climbing temperatures, according to Environment Canada. The forecast calls for a high of 12°C on Monday, but the mercury is expected to hit 20°C by Saturday and Sunday.
Monday brings a 30 percent chance of showers and a high of 12°C. Monday night carries a risk of frost with a low of 3°C, and Tuesday night is expected to dip to 1°C. Residents with sensitive plants should take precautions against the cold.
Tuesday will start sunny before a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers moves in, with a high of 13°C. Wednesday and Thursday are both forecast to be sunny, with highs of 17°C and 18°C respectively. Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 18°C.
For the weekend, Environment Canada predicts a mix of sun and cloud on both Saturday and Sunday, with highs reaching 20°C. That is well above the normal high of 15°C for mid-September in Slave Lake.
The warm spell follows early season frost potential, which is typical for northern Alberta as fall approaches.
