The sizzling heat is forecast to come back to Calgary this week

After a slight drop to cooler temperatures, the sizzling heat is set to return to Calgary, with a string of above-average daytime highs in the forecast.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Calgary is forecast to see a chance of showers today and tomorrow, with daytime highs of 26°C and 25°C.

It only gets hotter as we progress through the workweek, with the 30°C mark being reached on Thursday before highs in the 26°C to 28°C range over the weekend.

The average high for the ECCC station that reports the data for Calgary is 23.5°C, so the city will see above-average daytime highs every day this week. Make sure to have that sunscreen handy!

Environment and Climate Change Canada

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