Vermilion, Alberta is in for a warm and sunny weekend after a cool and showery Friday, according to Environment Canada. Residents can expect clearing skies by Saturday morning, with temperatures climbing to a high of 21°C on Saturday and 24°C on Sunday, making it a great time to get outside.
Friday, June 12 started off cloudy with a chance of showers and gusty north winds reaching up to 50 km/h. The high for the day was only 15°C. As of 9:00 AM, the temperature sat at 9.1°C with 81% humidity and north winds at 19 km/h. But conditions will improve overnight, with Saturday bringing a mix of sun and cloud that clears near noon.
The UV index for Saturday is forecast at 7, which is considered high. Anyone spending time outdoors should take sun protection, like sunscreen and a hat. Saturday night is expected to be clear with a low of 8°C. Sunday looks even better with full sunshine and a high of 24°C. These temperatures are in line with Vermilion’s typical June highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
The weekend weather comes as Environment Canada’s seasonal outlook suggests a 40 to 70 per cent chance of warmer-than-normal temperatures across Alberta this summer, with southern parts of the province potentially seeing the most warmth. While the season is starting off warm, meteorologists are keeping an eye on June rainfall, noting that missing critical moisture now could lead to drought concerns later in July and August.
For Vermilion, a town of about 4,000 in east-central Alberta, the pleasant conditions arrive just before the busy summer event season, which includes Canada Day celebrations and the Vermilion Fair. Outdoor spots like Vermilion Provincial Park, with its camping and golf, are likely to be popular this weekend.
