Thompson will see a mix of showers and mild temperatures this week, according to Environment Canada. As of 4 p.m. on Monday, August 31, light rain was falling at the Thompson Airport with a temperature of 17.1°C and gusty east-northeast winds up to 32 km/h. Humidity sat at 90% and the barometric pressure was falling.
The extended forecast calls for cloudy skies and a 30% chance of rain or drizzle on Tuesday with a high of 20°C. Wednesday remains cloudy and reaches 19°C. Conditions improve Thursday with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 23°C, followed by a sunny Friday at 25°C. Saturday brings back clouds and a 60% chance of showers with a high of 20°C.
No weather alerts are currently in effect for the Thompson area, according to Environment Canada.
These temperatures are above the historical average for early September in Thompson, which normally sees daytime highs around 16°C and overnight lows near 4°C. The region typically experiences a subarctic climate with short, mild summers that begin to cool rapidly in September.
