Dawson City is in for a warm spell this week, with temperatures climbing above seasonal norms and the risk of thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday. Environment Canada forecasts a high of 22°C on Monday, above the August normal of 19°C, before conditions cool slightly and then improve mid-week.
Monday will see a few showers ending in the morning, followed by a mix of sun and cloud. There is a 30 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon with a risk of a thunderstorm, and west winds could gust to 40 km/h near noon. As of 10:00 AM MST, Dawson Airport reported cloudy skies at 14.1°C with 82 percent humidity.
Tuesday is expected to be mainly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of afternoon showers and a high of 19°C. Winds will become west at 20 km/h, gusting to 40. No weather alerts or warnings are in effect for the region.
The outlook improves on Wednesday, which is forecast to be a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 22°C. Thursday and Friday will see highs of 20°C and 19°C respectively. The weekend continues mild with 20°C on Saturday and 18°C on Sunday.
August is historically one of the wetter months for Dawson City, with about 60 mm of rain spread over 11 days, so the week’s shower chances are typical for the time of year. Residents and visitors planning outdoor activities should keep an eye on the sky, particularly Monday afternoon when the thunderstorm risk is highest.
