Chestermere residents are being reminded to protect their gardens this week as overnight temperatures hover near the freezing mark. While Environment Canada currently has no active weather alerts for the area, the agency is forecasting a risk of frost for both Tuesday and Wednesday nights with lows reaching 4°C.
The average last spring frost for Chestermere typically occurs between June 1 and June 10. Because of this, planting guidelines for the region suggest that gardeners should wait until after the June long weekend to transplant warm-season crops, as late frosts are common.
For those who have already begun planting, the federal agency advises residents to cover up sensitive plants, especially those located in frost-prone areas of their yards, to prevent damage from the cooling temperatures. Recent regional alerts from Environment Canada during the Victoria Day weekend highlighted the importance of taking these precautions when overnight lows dip near 0°C.
Warmer weather is expected as the week progresses. Forecasts show daytime highs climbing from 13°C on Wednesday to 26°C by Saturday. Overnight temperatures are also expected to improve, moving from the current cool trend up to 10°C by the weekend.
