Residents of Lethbridge, Alberta, should prepare for a significant warm-up this week as spring weather continues to fluctuate. After a messy Tuesday featuring a mix of morning showers, afternoon wet snow, and evening flurries, local conditions are expected to improve drastically by the end of the week.
According to The Weather Network, sunny skies are forecast for Friday and Saturday. Temperatures during those days are expected to reach 19°C, which is well above the seasonal average of 12°C for this time of year.
While the warmer weather provides ideal conditions for outdoor plans and preparing garden beds, residents are reminded that the region’s frost season is not yet over. Data from the Farmers Almanac indicates that the last spring frost in Lethbridge typically occurs around May 25, so gardeners should hold off on planting frost-sensitive flowers or vegetables for now.
This rapid shift in temperature is a familiar pattern for the area, often influenced by Chinook winds. These dry, warm winds descend from the Rocky Mountains and can cause temperatures to climb by 10 to 20 degrees within just a few hours. Lethbridge sees these weather events regularly, experiencing between 30 and 35 such days each year.
