Carstairs, Alberta, will see a mix of sun and cloud through the rest of the work week before sunny skies and warm temperatures arrive Friday and Saturday, followed by a shift to showery weather for the weekend, according to Environment Canada.
Thursday is expected to be mainly cloudy with a high of 21°C, but Friday and Saturday will bring sunny conditions and highs of 26°C and 23°C respectively — great outdoor weather. The clear pattern is expected to hold through Saturday, but Saturday night skies become cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers moving in.
The wetter weather will stick around through Monday, with daytime temperatures cooling to 19°C. Overnight lows will dip to 11°C Saturday night, then 10°C Sunday night and 9°C Monday night, so residents heading out in the evening should plan for cooler, damp conditions.
This kind of late-summer swing is typical for central Alberta, where August normally sees highs around 22°C and overnight lows near 8°C. The coming moisture will be a welcome sight for farmers and gardeners who rely on steady rain to finish out the growing season.
Residents with weekend plans outdoors, such as the area’s many community and agricultural events, may need a backup plan once Saturday night arrives. For now, Friday and Saturday offer a good chance to get outside and enjoy the warmth before the rain returns.
