Some chilly temperatures are being reached in Alberta this morning, and some snow is in the forecast for some parts over the weekend, too.
Looking at the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Significant Weather Outlook, bitterly cold wind chill values are set to stick around in the eastern portions of the province, with values in the -45°C to -40°C for northeastern sections on Saturday.
Snow is also forecast to be on the way for a good section of the Alberta Foothills, with 10 to 15 centimetres set to fall on Saturday, Jan. 24.
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Luckily, the snow and cold spell won’t last for long, with a serious warmup in the cards across Alberta.
Edmonton forecast
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Looking at the forecast for Edmonton, residents will be shivering as we head into the weekend with a chance of flurries here and there; however, looking forward to next week, it’s going to feel balmy with daytime highs above zero on Wednesday, Jan. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 29.
According to ECCC, the average high for Edmonton around this time of year is -7°C, while the average low is -16°C.
Calgary forecast
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Looking at the forecast for Calgary, it’s cool and snowy for the majority of the weekend, but looking forward to next week, it’s going to feel like spring arrived early with daytime highs well above zero on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Wednesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 29.
According to ECCC, the average high for Calgary around this time of year is -2°C, while the average low is -15°C.