Slave Lake, Alberta can expect clearing skies and a stretch of sunny weather this week, according to Environment Canada.
As of 11:00 AM MDT on Monday, August 17, conditions at the Slave Lake Airport were sunny with a temperature of 14.7°C, with no weather alerts in effect. However, tonight brings a 30 percent chance of showers with a risk of a thunderstorm, along with fog patches developing overnight before skies clear.
From Tuesday through Friday, residents can look forward to mainly sunny conditions with daytime highs ranging from 22°C to 25°C through the period, reaching 25°C by Friday. Overnight lows will range from 9 to 12°C, and the UV index will be moderate to high, so sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activities.
The weekend outlook shows a mix of sun and cloud on Saturday with a high of 26°C, but clouds increase on Sunday with a 60 percent chance of showers and a high of 20°C.
These temperatures are a few degrees above the August normal of 20°C for Slave Lake, which typically sees about 260 hours of sunshine during the month. The pleasant forecast offers ideal conditions for enjoying the outdoors around Lesser Slave Lake before the weekend shift to cloudier weather.
