Slave Lake, Alberta is set for a stretch of sunny, mild late-summer weather this week, according to Environment Canada. After a chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms on Monday, skies are expected to clear for three straight sunny days, with daytime highs climbing to 26°C by midweek.
The forecast, issued Monday morning, calls for a high of 23°C today under a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorm. Overnight lows will dip to around 9°C. Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high of 24°C, followed by 26°C on Wednesday and 25°C on Thursday. Nighttime temperatures are forecast to range from 9°C to 13°C for most of the week.
Current conditions at the Slave Lake Airport at 1:00 p.m. Monday showed sunny skies and a temperature of 19.3°C, with a north wind at 9 km/h and good visibility.
The mild temperatures are slightly above the seasonal average for Slave Lake, which typically sees August highs around 21°C and lows near 9°C based on long-term climate data.
Residents can expect the pleasant conditions to hold through Thursday, though Environment Canada warns that showers may return Thursday night into the weekend. The clear, mild days offer a good opportunity for outdoor activities before the transition to cooler fall weather begins.
