Taber, Alberta is in for a cool and occasionally wet beginning to the final week of June, with conditions expected to improve significantly by mid-week before rain returns for the weekend, according to Environment Canada.
Monday, June 22 brings a high of just 17°C, well below the seasonal normal of 23°C for this time of year. There is a 30 percent chance of showers throughout the day along with a risk of thunderstorms. Northwest winds are expected to reach 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. As of midday, the Lethbridge Airport weather station reported mostly cloudy skies and a temperature of 14.6°C with similar blustery conditions.
The weather will begin to settle on Tuesday, with mainly sunny skies and a high of 21°C. Wednesday looks even better, with full sun and a high of 25°C. Thursday, June 25 is forecast to be the warmest day of the week, reaching 26°C under sunny skies, giving residents a solid window for outdoor plans.
Showers return on Friday with a high of 24°C, and Saturday stays cloudy with a high of 20°C and a 60 percent chance of showers overnight. Sunday rounds out the period with periods of rain and a cooler high of 15°C. June is historically the wettest month in Taber, with an average of 95 mm of precipitation, so the pattern is not unusual.
For those hoping to get outside, mid-week offers the best chance to enjoy warm and dry conditions before a damp weekend settles in.
