Claresholm is in for a mixed bag of weather this week, with a cool and showery start giving way to sunny skies and warmer temperatures mid-week, according to Environment Canada. Residents should keep an umbrella handy early on and again by the weekend, but outdoor plans look promising for Tuesday through Thursday.
As of midday Monday, the temperature sat at 14°C with gusty northwest winds. The forecast calls for showers to taper off this afternoon, though there is still a 30 percent chance of rain and a risk of a thunderstorm. The high is expected to reach 16°C, with a UV index of 6, or high.
Tuesday brings a shift to sunny conditions and a high of 21°C. Wednesday is shaping up to be the warmest day of the week, with sunny skies and a high of 23°C. Thursday will see a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 21°C, offering one more pleasant day before the pattern changes.
The weekend outlook is unsettled. Friday and Saturday both come with a 60 percent chance of showers and highs of 21°C and 18°C, respectively. Sunday looks wetter, with rain expected and a high of just 14°C. No weather alerts are currently in effect for the area.
June is typically the wettest month in Claresholm, averaging 99 mm of rain, and this week’s pattern fits that norm. The normal high for this time of year is 20°C, with a low of 7°C, and long daylight hours mean sunset isn’t until 9:47 p.m.
