Edmonton weather: it’s the final countdown (and downfall)

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It’s 7 degrees and overcast in Edmonton currently and as Oilers look to the Heavens for good omens, their cheeks may get wet.

Environment Canada expects the mercury to climb another 10 degrees for a high of 17 C today with showers predicted a little later this morning.

Winds up to 20 km/h and gusting up to 49 km/h out of the northwest will clear the precipitation, then taper out in the afternoon.

Today’s forecast

Today: Showers ending late this morning then clearing. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate.

Tonight: A few clouds. Low plus 5.

Tomorrow: Sunny. High 19. UV index 6 or high.

Sunrise: 5:35 a.m.

Sunset: 9:26 p.m.

normals

Average High: 18 C

Average Low: 6 C

Yesterday

Max: 17.3C

Minimum: 8.2C

Precipitation: 0.0 hmm

On This Day (1996-2020)

Highest temperature: 27.6 c in 2018

Lowest temperature: 0.7 C in 2009

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Claire Pearen sets up signs at Pride Corner on Friday, May 13, 2022 in Edmonton. After a year of sustained counter-protesting of religious extremism, the City of Edmonton recognizes the corner of 104 Street and Whyte Ave as Pride Corner.
Claire Pearen sets up signs at Pride Corner on Friday, May 13, 2022 in Edmonton. After a year of sustained counter-protesting of religious extremism, the City of Edmonton recognizes the corner of 104 Street and Whyte Ave as Pride Corner. Photo by Greg Southam /postmedia
Edmonton Police Service Recruit Training Class No. 153 officers are seen during their graduation ceremony at city hall in Edmonton, on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Edmonton Police Service Recruit Training Class No. 153 officers are seen during their graduation ceremony at city hall in Edmonton, on Friday, May 13, 2022. Photo by Ian Kucerak /postmedia
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A pedestrian stops to check their cell phone in a pedway in downtown Edmonton, Thursday May 12, 2022. Photo by David Bloom /postmedia
Figure skating champion Kurt Browning wearing an Edmonton Oilers jersey while in the city promoting Stars On Ice which opens on Sunday May 14, 2022
Figure skating champion Kurt Browning wearing an Edmonton Oilers jersey while in the city promoting Stars On Ice which opens on Sunday May 14, 2022 Photo by Cristi Carras /Supplied

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