Environment Canada Forecasts Above 30 C Temperatures Across Southern Prairies

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued forecasts for daytime highs above 30 C across southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba beginning Tuesday. The agency projects several consecutive days of readings that could reach 35 C in some locations.

The agency called for highs above 30 C in Regina and Saskatoon from Tuesday through Saturday, with possible extension into Sunday. In Manitoba, southern areas including Brandon and Winnipeg are expected to reach 30 C or higher starting Thursday, while The Pas and Flin Flon may also see elevated readings.

Hat is forecast to record 30 C or higher this week, accompanied by rising humidity and a risk of thunderstorms. The Weather Network separately warned of elevated humidex values during the period.

David Phillips, senior climatologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, stated that Winnipeg could reach 36 C on Wednesday, approximately 15 degrees above seasonal norms. He noted that eastern Prairie lakes and rivers still held ice at the time of the forecast.

2 C below normal in May. He attributed the shift to a change in circulation patterns that can produce both colder winters and hotter late-spring conditions. The Weather Network advised residents to stay hydrated, limit direct sun exposure and use air conditioning when available.

It further recommended checking on older residents and neighbors during the heat.