If you’re reading this on the day it is posted, take a look outside right now. You’ll probably see (and maybe hear) the strong gusts coming through the area right now. This is because of a series of low to the north and east of here, taking wind from the Rockies and carrying it through the area. Here’s a map to show you:
As you can see, we have two lows carrying strong winds straight through here (we are the purple circle). The forecasted peak winds are expected to be around 3 pm, with gusts possibly getting above 60 km/h.
Today will bring an average high, as will tomorrow. Tonight, the winds will calm, but not fully. Only tomorrow will gusts actually get below 30 km/h.
It does seem that there will be a chance of precipitation Sunday morning. It’s not set it stone yet, and the amount is far from certain. I would say we’re doing to get anywhere from nothing to 5 mm. As well, if the morning low is cool enough, we might get a flurry or two, but nothing accumulating.
That’s your Friday and weekend forecast! If I find time, another post will come later today.