May is getting off on the right foot, with sunny skies and mild temperatures expected this week. No major precipitation is expected either, helping to continue the drying process after our heavy April rains.
Today will be one of the warmest days of the year thus far, as temperatures climb above the 20C mark. High temperatures in the 21-23C range are generally expected. Skies will be mainly sunny, with only some light upper cloud cover rolling through. Light winds and dry soil should develop superadiabatic profiles near the surface, helping to ensure we warm as much as possible today. There isn’t much else to be said about today’s conditions, so enjoy it!
Tuesday will feature a slight cool-down as a cold front passes through early in the morning. You’ll notice that this front has passed because winds will be brisk throughout the day, with speeds of 40 km/h gusting to 60 km/h out of the north. Temperatures won’t drop too much though, with highs still expected to be in the mid teens under sunny skies.
Wednesday will see temperatures hovering in the mid teens once again, but the gusty winds from Tuesday will have died down. Skies are expected to remain sunny as we will be under the influence of a surface high pressure system.
Long Range
Long range models suggest that the first half of May will generally see above-seasonal temperatures. A large upper ridge is expected to remain over Western Canada, helping to keep our skies sunny and temperatures mild. There is no indication yet about how the second half of May will fare, but it appears the month as a whole will end up being warmer than normal.
