After a grey and gusty Friday, Sylvan Lake, Alberta is set for a bright and warm weekend. Environment Canada forecasts clearing skies and climbing temperatures that will give residents ideal conditions for outdoor plans on June 13 and 14.
Friday stays mainly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and a high of 14°C, along with north winds gusting to 40 km/h. As of early afternoon, conditions at the Red Deer Regional Airport showed cloudy skies, a temperature of 10°C, and winds gusting to 39 km/h.
Saturday morning will see the clouds move out, leaving a sunny day with a high of 19°C. Sunday will be sunny with a high of 23°C, though Monday is expected to be even warmer at 24°C. Saturday carries a high UV index of 7, so sun protection is recommended.
The pleasant stretch matches a province-wide trend this season. Environment Canada‘s summer outlook calls for warmer-than-normal temperatures across most of Canada, with an El Niño pattern expected to develop. Sunday’s high of 23°C sits just above the June normal maximum of 21°C.
Residents should enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Showers are expected to return by Tuesday, with a high of 19°C, and Wednesday brings a 60 percent chance of showers and a cooler high of 16°C.
