Most of Alberta under a ‘very high' to ‘extreme' fire danger risk with more hot, dry weather in the forecast
A strong ridge of high pressure will become the main weather-maker for Alberta and B.C. pushing temperatures close to 30 C in southern Alberta.
There is very little precipitation in the forecast and relative humidly values will remain low, which is concerning for regions dealing with wildfires.
Most of Alberta under a 'very high' to 'extreme' fire danger risk with more hot, dry weather in the forecast
Air quality advisories have been issued for many provinces and territories as smoke from fires in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba is spreading west to east across the country.
Most of Alberta under a 'very high' to 'extreme' fire danger risk with more hot, dry weather in the forecast
Air quality advisories (smoky gray) as of 7 a.m. June 5, 2025.
The high-riding jet stream is keeping most of the particulate into the northern and central portions of the Prairies, including in Alberta.
There will be persistent atmospheric stability in Alberta, meaning it should remain mostly sunny with only a light breeze for most of the next week.
Most of Alberta under a 'very high' to 'extreme' fire danger risk with more hot, dry weather in the forecast
Daytime highs in Calgary are forecast to sit between 21 C to 30 C with lows between 8 C to 13 C until next Wednesday.
The normal range this time of year is 19 C for a high and 6 C for a daily low.
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