Residents of Haines Junction can expect a steady stretch of mild spring weather through the week ahead, with daytime highs sitting close to seasonal norms, according to Environment Canada. Highs are expected to range from 11°C to 13°C through Tuesday, May 12, with overnight lows easing from below freezing early in the week to a few degrees above zero by the weekend.
Today, Wednesday, May 6, will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers this afternoon and a high of 13°C. Wind is the standout: northwest at 20 km/h this morning, shifting to south at 40 km/h with gusts up to 70 km/h late this morning and through the afternoon. That gusty south wind continues into the evening before easing late tonight, when temperatures drop to -4°C with a 30 per cent chance of early evening showers.
Conditions calm down from there. Thursday is expected to be mainly sunny with a high of 11°C and an overnight low of -4°C. Friday brings a mix of sun and cloud, a high of 11°C, and a milder overnight low of +3°C. The weekend warms slightly: Saturday and Sunday both reach 13°C with a mix of sun and cloud, and overnight lows around +2°C. Monday and Tuesday continue the pattern with highs of 12°C and overnight lows just above freezing.
The forecast aligns closely with seasonal averages for Haines Junction in early May, which typically see daytime highs around 11°C and overnight lows around -1°C. There are no weather alerts currently in effect for the area.