Edmonton forecast is COLD with a 28-degree temperature swing soon
The Thanksgiving long weekend is just around the corner, and the forecast is calling for a significant drop in temperatures.
According to the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) forecast, the weather in Edmonton is above average for today, Oct. 7; however, the thermometer takes a dip starting tomorrow.
Edmonton is forecast to reach a sunny high of 22°C today, with an overnight low of 6°C. Temperatures dip on Wednesday and Thursday before a slight recovery on Friday with a daytime high of 17°C.
Looking at the Thanksgiving long weekend, Edmonton gets downright chilly with plenty of cloud cover, and the chance of flurries is even in the conversation for Saturday night.
Sunday is expected to see a daytime high of just 3°C, with a mix of sun and cloud, before dropping to -6°C overnight.
When you do the math between today’s daytime high and the low on Sunday, it’s a temperature change of 28 degrees. It’s almost time to start booking your seasonal winter tire change!
Environment and Climate Change Canada
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According to ECCC, the average high for Edmonton around this time of year is 13°C, while the average low is 2°C.
Though flurries may be in the forecast, check out the best list of fall and Halloween things to do in Alberta this year, or some of the coziest neighbourhoods in Edmonton to explore this fall. It’s spooky season after all!