Meteorological spring arrives with notable temperature fluctuations throughout the area this week. Whereas astronomical spring begins on March 20 when the solar’s rays align instantly over the equator, meteorological seasons align with calendar months.
Temperatures reached 6°C on Sunday, however cooler air dominates the approaching days. Daytime highs stay under 0°C till Thursday via Saturday.
Present Situations and Snow Outlook
Count on a excessive close to -3°C this night, adopted by daytime highs round -8°C on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday stands out because the week’s coldest day, notably with wind chill components. Northeasterly winds at 15 km/h, gusting to 30 km/h, produce wind chills between -15°C and -20°C.
A climate entrance stretches throughout north-central Alberta, bringing flurries and light-weight snow. In Edmonton and close by areas, accumulations attain 1-3 cm as we speak, with one other 1-3 cm attainable Tuesday and Wednesday. Persistent gentle precipitation builds modest snow cowl over the interval.
Additional northwest within the Peace Nation, heavier snow develops, with 10-15 cm attainable in remoted spots.
Edmonton Space Forecast
As we speak
Cloudy with occasional flurries and light-weight snow. Excessive: -5°C.
Tonight
Cloudy skies with a 30% likelihood of flurries. Round 9 p.m.: -3°C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with flurries and intervals of sunshine snow. Winds: NE 15 km/h gusting to 30 km/h. Temperatures step by step drop via the day. Morning: -8°C. Afternoon: -10°C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with gentle snow within the morning. Morning low: -12°C. Afternoon excessive: -8°C.
Thursday
Combination of solar and clouds. Morning low: -10°C. Afternoon excessive: 1°C.
Friday
Principally cloudy. Morning low: -6°C. Afternoon excessive: 4°C.
Saturday
Principally cloudy with a 30% likelihood of showers or moist snow. Morning low: -3°C. Afternoon excessive: 4°C.
