Edmonton is about to see its hottest temperatures in over 230 days
Grab your sunglasses and arrange the patio furniture, because Edmonton is about to be treated to some lovely temperatures not seen since September of last year.
According to the seven-day forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Edmonton is going to be treated to a high of 26°C today, and it’s only getting warmer for the peak of the weekend.
Saturday is looking to reach a spectacular 28°C, a temperature not reached in more than 230 days, with September 8, 2024, being the last day Edmonton saw a day that was at that temperature or hotter.
Things start to take a dive into more normal temperature territory come Sunday and Monday with highs of 15°C and 16°C, respectively. Better get out and enjoy most of the warmth on the weekend.
Environment and Climate Change Canada
The heat makes a return in the middle of next week, with 28°C in the cards for Wednesday, May 7, with a mix of sun and cloud.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the average high for this time of year in Edmonton is 16°C, while the average low is 4°C.
If you were curious about how May is looking for Alberta, we chatted with ECCC about all of that.