She said LNNIt has been so dry these last few months and leading up to even the winter that there is an area of severe drought and extreme water shortage in the southeastern parts of Alberta.
Lethbridge and the Lethbridge area are in an area that is in severe drought. Just east of that, in Brooks Medicine Hat, Milk River all the way around Cypress Hills we have an area in extreme drought. Dry conditions are definitely a concern both in the winter as well as in the spring.
Hoffman stated that, for spring, our extended outlook is not very favorable for some replenishing water.
NEAR-NORMAL TIMEPERATURES
Residents can expect to enjoy near-normal temperatures in the spring season. Hoffman explained that this time of year, the daytime high is about eight. [degrees]A nightly low of minus five
We expect temperatures to fluctuate around this normal for the next few weeks.
The forecast for Lethbridge’s early part of the week is for a high temperature of 15 degrees on Tuesday March 22nd and a low of 17 degrees Wednesday March 23rd.
WINTERTIRES
Hoffman suggested that drivers may be more inclined to remove winter tires due to warmer temperatures, but cautioned motorists to keep their winter tires off until at least Easter weekend.
This is the beauty of spring in Alberta. It can feel like winter is over. Then, the next thing you know, there’s 10 centimetres or more of snow and some pretty cold temps.
She advises drivers to keep their snow brushes in their vehicles and be ready for changing weather conditions.
If you’re driving or planning a trip, it’s going to be more important for the next few weeks to watch the weather forecast. It can change quite quickly now that it’s spring. You might start the day with very warm temperatures, or you might end it with a blizzard.
Hoffman stated that despite the warmer temperatures during the week’s early days, a cold front is expected on Thursday, March 24, despite the warmer temperatures. She explained that this could bring snow, rain, or a combination of both, and there is a possibility of snow accumulation in the Foothills.
Hoffman stated that it was important for Southern Alberta residents to remain weather-aware.
