Chilly, rainy pattern stays locked over Alberta, 50 mm on tap Thursday
Calgary could see 30-50 mm of rainfall through Thursday as Alberta's rainy pattern stays locked in
It may be mid-July, but southern Alberta remains stuck in a pattern of cool and wet conditions, with another round of rain and below-seasonal temperatures expected later this week.
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Renewed rain chances start Thursday
A persistent northeasterly flow will drive a low pressure system southward, settling over the Rockies by Thursday.
Widespread rainfall is forecast from Red Deer to Calgary, with totals between 30–50 mm or more by the time the system exits.
Upsloping flow near the foothills could enhance rainfall amounts locally. Folks may also hear some embedded thunder from non-severe storms. We could see a severe storm briefly develop, however, in the southernmost part of the foothills by the late afternoon.
There is also a risk of funnel clouds developing.
Temperatures are expected to stay cooler than average under thick cloud cover and rain, as well, with daytime highs near 15°C—well below the seasonal norm of 23°C.
The unsettled weather is likely to linger, with some additional rain and sub-20°C highs into early next week, as well.
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This wet pattern may provide much-needed drought relief, but residents should stay updated on rainfall warnings or localized flooding risks if heavy amounts persist.
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