Warmer temperatures around Edmonton have brought welcome relief from winter, but the weather is set to take a dramatic turn come February 1, with a 34°C drop in temperature to kick off the month.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, today and tomorrow will be the warmest things get for a while, with highs hovering between 5°C and 6°C.
The forecast shows a gradual cooldown through the week before taking a plunge on Saturday. ECCC predicts a high of -19°C to kick off next month, followed by a punishing low of -28°C. Ugh!
When you do the math, that’s a 34°C temperature swing in less than a week. It’s time to put those parkas back on!
ECCC
Things appear to get chillier next week. Sunday, February 2, is predicted to have an even frostier daytime high of -25°C.
As for precipitation, periods of rain or snow could hit tomorrow evening, followed by a chance of flurries once things start to get chilly toward the end of the week.
So, if you’re planning to check out winter festivals like the Flying Canoe Volant this weekend, you’ll want to bundle up well.
Not a fan of the cold? No worries — stay warm and check out our roundup of things to do in Edmonton when the weather takes a frosty turn.