Residents in Sandy Bay should prepare for a week of unsettled spring weather as temperatures are expected to drop significantly following a mild start to the weekend. According to Environment Canada, the region will see a shift from a mild Saturday high of 9°C to much colder conditions by mid-week.
A cold front is moving into the area on Sunday, April 12, bringing a high of 5°C. The forecast includes a 60 percent chance of rain or flurries and strong northwest winds that could gust up to 50 km/h. This type of weather is consistent with fast-moving systems often referred to as Alberta clippers, which can make for tricky conditions in April when temperatures remain near the freezing mark.
The coldest air of the week is expected on Thursday night, April 16, with a low of -12°C. This is significantly colder than the typical April climate normal for the area, which generally sits at a low of -3°C. The day on Thursday will also be quite chilly, with a daytime high of only -2°C and a 60 percent chance of flurries.
This cooling trend aligns with broader regional expectations. The Weather Network previously indicated that colder-than-normal conditions would likely dominate through April in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, leading to a slow and variable transition out of the winter season.
