Rain forecast for weekend expected to clear smokey skies
You’d never think we’d be wishing for rain in the middle of the summer, but this smoky haze seriously needs to take a hike, so we’ll take whatever we can get.
Luckily enough for Calgary, this weekend is expected to bring a respite in the form of rain clouds, swooping in on Friday night with a 60% chance of showers throughout Saturday.
The days following show a bright yellow sun in the forecast, instead of that dastardly smoke symbol that has been lingering all week.
Calgary weather this week (Environment Canada)
Before we get to the city-wash that is Saturday (hopefully), we’ll need to get through two hot, smoky days on Thursday and Friday when temperatures will reach 26°C and 28°C respectively.
The special air quality statement from Environment Canada remains in effect, warning residents to spend as much time as possible in air-conditioned and air filtered facilities.
2018 is currently Calgary’s third smokiest year on record, and is only 100 or so hours off from taking the top spot — which is held by 2017.
#5am today was #Calgary‘s 212th smoky hour so far this year, which put us in 3rd place for most ever. Another 56 smoky hours and we’ll make it to 2nd place. #YYCWx pic.twitter.com/PwT6PQWOxm
— YYC Weather Records (@YYC_Weather) August 16, 2018
That is not a record we want to see broken, so if everyone could start thinking rainy thoughts, that would be much appreciated.
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