Source : The Canadian Press
Exploring Monday’s weather in Edmonton, Environment Canada reports a current temperature of 10°C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station, accompanied by gentle 7 km/h winds from the east-southeast.
A particular concern arises from a special air quality statement issued for Edmonton and its surrounding areas due to wildfire smoke drifting from northeastern British Columbia. This smoke significantly impacts air quality and visibility, prompting an Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) rating of 4 (moderate risk) as of 6 a.m. The forecast anticipates an improvement to a rating of 3 (low risk) by Tuesday.
While the primary source of smoke stems from neighbouring B.C., recent wildfires that emerged on May 10 in northern Alberta have escalated the situation. Evacuation orders and alerts have been issued for several communities, including Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, and Greenview.
The northern half of the province remains under air quality alerts, heightening concerns for vulnerable populations such as individuals with respiratory or cardiac conditions, seniors, children, pregnant women, and outdoor workers. Health advisories urge proactive measures, including consultation with healthcare providers to devise management plans for wildfire smoke exposure and ensuring an adequate supply of essential medications.
Monday’s weather forecast for Edmonton entails a blend of sunshine and clouds, coupled with a 60% chance of showers. The morning begins with haze, with temperatures reaching a high of 20°C. The UV index is moderate at 5.
As evening approaches, cloud cover persists, maintaining a 60% chance of showers, with temperatures dropping to a low of 9°C.
Tuesday promises clearing skies in the morning, with temperatures climbing back to 20°C and a moderate UV index of 5.
Notably, sunrise is at 5:37 a.m., while sunset graces the skies at 9:25 p.m.
Looking at historical weather data, the average maximum temperature for this date ranges around 18°C, with the minimum temperature averaging at 6°C.
Reflecting on past weather records for May 16 from 1996 to 2023, the highest recorded temperature stands at 27.5°C in 2023, while the lowest plummets to -4.0°C in 2009.
