Raymond, Alberta is in for a stretch of unseasonably warm and sunny weather this week, with temperatures climbing well above the late-September norm. According to Environment Canada, the forecast calls for highs of 29°C on Monday, 27°C on Tuesday, and 25°C on Wednesday. The normal high for this time of year is just 18°C.
Monday morning was already mild, with temperatures around 22°C and low humidity as of 11:00 a.m. A southwest wind is expected to pick up during the day, gusting to 40 km/h. The UV index is rated at 5, or moderate, so sunscreen is a good idea for anyone spending time outside.
Sunny skies are expected to dominate through Wednesday, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities, gardening, or enjoying the final days of summer. Residents can expect the warm spell to continue through midweek, though a change is on the horizon.
Cloud cover is forecast to increase on Thursday, though Friday clears again to sunny skies, with temperatures cooling to a high of 20°C on Thursday and 18°C on Friday. There is a 30 percent chance of showers Friday night. By the weekend, conditions are expected to return to seasonal levels, with Saturday’s high only reaching 15°C.
This warm weather follows a pattern seen across Alberta in recent Septembers. Last year, Edmonton and Calgary both recorded their warmest September mean temperatures on record, with Calgary breaking a mark that had stood since 1938.
