Slave Lake, Alberta residents can look forward to a couple of sunny days this week before wet weather moves in for the weekend, according to Environment Canada.
Tuesday started off cloudy and cool, with a 30 percent chance of morning showers and showers with thunderstorms beginning late this afternoon. Southeast winds are expected to pick up to 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, as temperatures climb to a high of 22°C. The Humidex will make it feel more like 25°C. The UV index is forecasted to reach 7, which is considered high, so anyone spending time outside should take precautions.
Wednesday and Thursday will bring a welcome break from the gray skies. Wednesday is expected to be sunny with a high of 20°C, and Thursday will see a mix of sun and cloud with temperatures reaching 21°C. These will be the best days for outdoor plans before conditions shift.
The weekend outlook is less favourable. Saturday will bring showers and a high of 20°C, while Sunday is forecasted to have showers and a high of just 15°C, marking the coolest day of the week.
July is typically Slave Lake’s wettest month, with an average of 114 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. This week’s mix of thunderstorms and weekend showers is typical for the region at this time of year.
