Residents of Amherst can look forward to a sunny and mild start to the week before cooler, wetter weather moves into the region. According to Environment Canada, local temperatures will climb to 15°C on Monday and Tuesday, which is about 4°C warmer than what is typical for this time of year.
While the first half of the week is ideal for outdoor activities, the weather will begin to turn on Wednesday as cloud cover increases. The high for Wednesday is expected to reach 13°C.
Showers are expected to arrive on Thursday, April 30, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation that will persist through the weekend. As the week progresses, temperatures will drop steadily, cooling to around 7°C by Sunday, May 3.
There are currently no weather alerts in effect for Amherst or the surrounding area. Residents are encouraged to enjoy the pleasant conditions early in the week and keep umbrellas nearby for the arrival of showers in the latter half.
