Watson Lake, Yukon, is in for a wet week as Environment Canada and The Weather Network forecast rain through mid-week, with The Weather Network also flagging a risk of thunderstorms by Friday. Residents can expect daytime highs between 17 and 19 degrees, with overnight lows dipping to 8 to 10 degrees. Outdoor plans may need to be adjusted as the unsettled weather settles in.
On Tuesday, July 7, Environment Canada calls for rain with 10 to 15 millimetres expected. Winds from the southeast will gust up to 40 km/h before easing in the afternoon. The high will reach just 16 degrees, and the UV index is expected to remain low. Cloudy conditions continue Wednesday, keeping things damp.
By Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, the forecast shifts to a risk of thunderstorms, according to The Weather Network. There is a 60 percent chance of showers both days, with 5 to 10 millimetres of rain possible on Saturday. Daytime highs will be near 17 or 18 degrees, with overnight lows around 9. While no weather alerts are in effect as of Monday morning, the risk of lightning and localized heavy rain means residents should stay aware of changing conditions.
At 11:00 a.m. Monday, the Watson Lake Airport weather station reported mostly cloudy skies and a temperature of 18.2 degrees. The wind was from the east at 23 km/h, with visibility at 64 kilometres.
This week’s temperatures are somewhat cooler than the July average of 21 degrees, but the rain fits the month’s pattern—Watson Lake typically sees about 61 millimetres of rain over 14 days in July. With almost 18 hours of daylight this time of year, any dry breaks will still offer plenty of time to be outside between showers.
