Dawson Creek is starting the week under mostly cloudy skies, but residents can expect a shift to more pleasant conditions over the coming days, according to Environment Canada.
As of Monday afternoon, the temperature sat at 17°C at Dawson Creek Airport, with humidity at 62 percent and light winds from the south. The week ahead brings a mix of sun and cloud, with highs climbing from 19°C on Monday to a warmer 22°C on Tuesday and Wednesday.
There is a 30 percent chance of showers on Tuesday, but Wednesday is expected to remain dry despite the cloud cover. The latter half of the week will see a return to wetter weather, with showers likely on Thursday and a 60 percent chance of showers Thursday night. Temperatures will cool to 18°C on Thursday and 16°C on Friday.
The weekend outlook is brighter, with sunny skies forecast for Saturday and Sunday and highs of 19°C and 20°C respectively. For comparison, the normal high for this time of year is 18°C, so conditions are running close to seasonal averages.
No weather alerts are currently in effect for the Dawson Creek area. Residents planning outdoor activities or end-of-summer projects will find the most reliable conditions in the first half of the week and again over the weekend.
