An Alberta Clipper will reach La Ronge tomorrow afternoon. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Unseasonal temperatures in La Ronge to continue for another week: Environment Canada

Jan 12, 2021 | 4:28 PM

Above-average temperatures are expected to continue in La Ronge for at least another week or longer.

That’s according to Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang, who said above-average temperatures have persisted since the beginning of December. She called the long stretch of unseasonal weather unusual, considering winter was forecasted to be colder and snowier than average.

“Thirty-year average highs for this time of year is around -15 C and the average overnight lows are around -26 C, so we’re nowhere near any of those temperatures,” Lang said. “We still haven’t really seen a polar vortex with the really, really cold temperatures. It hasn’t appeared on the horizon yet, even though we are seeing indications it will cool to more seasonal temperatures.”

As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, the temperature was 2 C in La Ronge with the overnight low expected to be -6 C.

On Wednesday, Lang explained an Alberta Clipper will come through the tri-communities starting in the afternoon and continue until midnight. She noted the weather system could bring upwards to 15 centimeters of snow, adding blowing snow will reduce visibility in open areas. The temperature tomorrow is expected to be -1 C with an overnight low of -3 C.

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“The other issue that’s going to be happening is the wind is really going to come up, particularly in the evening to around 20 to 30 km/h, gusting 50 to 60 km/h and they are going to stay up even into Thursday,” Lang said.

For those who are travelling Wednesday, Lang encourages motorists to check the Highway Hotline before doing so. She believes the Alberta Clipper on the way is going to be messy.

On Friday, Environment Canada is forecasting a mix of sun and cloud with a high of -7 C and a low of -12 C. Saturday is expected to be sunny with a high of -2 C and a low of -12 C.

“People should get out and enjoy these temperatures,” Lang said.

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