Weather roller coaster: Edmonton to see a 32-degree temperature swing over just two days
Edmontonians are no strangers to the volatility of winter weather, and this week appears to be one of those times, with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) forecasting a 32°C change in temperature in just two days early next week.
The city is forecast to warm up gradually over the weekend after this week’s nasty cold spell. Tonight’s low of -24°C will be the coldest point before temperatures rise to a high of 3°C on Monday.
But warm stretch won’t stick around. By Monday night, the mercury could dip back below freezing, with an overnight low of -12°C.
The cold deepens midweek, bottoming out on Wednesday night with a low of -29°C. With Thursday’s high only expected to reach -20°C, there’s a chance temperatures could fall even further.
ECCC
According to ECCC, the average high for Edmonton around this time of year is -5°C, while the average low is -14°C.
The return of frigid weather also brings the risk of snow. Environment and Climate Change Canada says flurries could begin Tuesday, with a 60 per cent chance of snow through the rest of the week. It’s starting to look like Edmonton may be headed for a white Christmas this year!
But with temperatures this extreme, frostbite becomes a risk. Bundle up if you’re spending time outdoors, and consider helping out neighbours who have difficulty clearing their sidewalks.