Residents in Sylvan Lake can expect a short burst of warm, sunny weather this week before a turn toward cooler temperatures and rain for the upcoming weekend. According to Environment Canada, local conditions will shift from a windy start on Monday to pleasant mid-week highs, eventually giving way to a cooler, wetter pattern starting Friday night.
Monday, May 11, began with a mix of sun and clouds and gusty winds reaching up to 50 km/h. Observations from the Red Deer Regional Airport indicate that while the early part of the day saw some showers, conditions are expected to remain clear for the next two days. The Weather Network reports no active weather alerts for the region at this time.
Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the best days for outdoor activities, with sunny skies Tuesday reaching 22°C and mainly cloudy skies Wednesday with a high of 23°C. However, the weather will turn starting Thursday, which is expected to bring periods of rain.
A cooler trend will follow for the rest of the week, with a 60 percent chance of showers beginning Friday night and continuing through the weekend. Temperatures are forecast to drop significantly, with daytime highs falling to between 9°C and 13°C throughout the weekend.
