20-degree drop in 12 hours: Get ready for a potent cold front in Alberta
Alberta is in for a temperature rollercoaster to end the week. It starts with a chance to see Canada's first 30-degree temperature of the year, and then plummets in less than 24 hours
May has been greeted by a taste of summer warmth across the Prairies, as temperatures soar to well above seasonal values.
Daytime highs will reach the mid-20s in Alberta on Friday, with the warm temperatures also spreading eastward across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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Could we see Canada's first 30°C of the year this weekend? It's certainly possible as we closely watch sections of southern Alberta, and along the Saskatchewan border. On Saturday, Medicine Hat is forecast to reach a high of 29°C.
The summer-like heat will shift east for Sunday, with temperatures reaching the upper 20s and possibly 30°C across parts of southern and eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba. That's as much cooler and more seasonal weather spreads across Alberta behind a strong and potent cold front.
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From Saturday into Sunday, temperatures are expected to plummet 10-25°C within just 24 hours.
The cold front pushes into the province late Saturday afternoon, bringing temperatures down quickly into the overnight hours.
Calgary is expecting to see a 20-degree drop in a mere 12 hours.
Rain, and even snow flurries will follow along the cold front into Sunday, slumping down the QE2 and the foothills.
Stay with The Weather Network for more information and updates on your weather across Alberta.