Temporary reprieve from extreme cold on the way for Southern Alberta

The good news, at least for those in the southern region, is that we will have a couple of warmer days before the mercury drops once again.

She says Lethbridge and the surrounding area will see an interesting weather pattern develop on Wednesday.

“As the winds at the surface are going to shift a bit, winds coming out of the southwest today and increasing in strength by tonight, we should actually see a warming trend from that through parts of Southern Alberta.”

Environment Canada’s current forecast for Lethbridge on Saturday, January 1 includes a high of zero and plus three for Sunday.

All good things, however, must come to an end.

“By the time we get to Sunday night, temperatures start to fall and they don’t recuperate much on Monday – they fall further and don’t recuperate on Tuesday. It looks like we have these conditions for several more days. That warm-up over the weekend doesn’t stick around and then you’re back into the very cold temperatures very quickly and those don’t really warm up until the second week in January.”

The weather forecaster has several tips to help people stay safe and warm during the harsh winter months. You can read more here.

by David Opinko

Temporary reprieve from extreme cold on the way for Southern Alberta

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