Haines Junction, Yukon is in for a sunny start to the week, but residents should get ready for a change by mid-week. Environment Canada says Monday and Tuesday will bring clear skies and warm temperatures, with highs of 19°C and 21°C. After that, clouds will begin to move in Wednesday night, and Thursday looks to be a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 22°C.
No weather alerts are in effect right now, so the early part of the week is perfect for outdoor plans. On Monday morning, conditions were 12°C with light northwest winds at 4 km/h and humidity sitting at 50%. The forecast shows that Monday will turn into a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon with west winds picking up to 20 km/h gusting to 40. Tuesday stays sunny with similar afternoon winds.
The shift to cloudier weather later in the week is typical for this time of year in southwestern Yukon. It comes as the community enters its peak tourism season, with nearly 19 hours of daylight this time of year – the sun rises around 4:42 a.m. and sets close to 11:37 p.m. That gives residents and visitors plenty of time to get outside before any rain arrives.
For anyone heading into Kluane National Park and Reserve, Parks Canada reminds people that mountain weather can change fast – rain or even snow can happen any time of year, even when the forecast looks clear. The park’s June average temperature is just 11°C, so extra layers are always a good idea. Haines Junction itself normally sees daytime highs around 18°C in June, so this week’s temperatures are running warmer than usual.
The village serves as the main gateway to the park, sitting at the crossroad of the Alaska and Haines highways on the traditional lands of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. The Village of Haines Junction operates a visitor centre that is open for the season, ready to help tourists make the most of the long days – even when the weather takes a turn.
