Canadian meteorologist Heather Pimiskern said heat flowing north from the US is “increasing temperatures in many parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and will likely move into Manitoba later this weekend and into early next week.” There are currently numerous heat warnings in place for southern Alberta, with some in place in southern BC. at the shore. This heat is expected to remain in Alberta and spread further into the prairies over the weekend. “We’re basically expecting temperatures to be in the low to mid-30s starting Friday and continuing through Saturday and Sunday,” Pimiskern told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview, referring specifically to the Prairies region. Extreme heat has broken records in the US this week, sparking wildfires and heatstroke. Western Canada has experienced a similar effect, and that will continue into the weekend. “A building ridge of high pressure … draws warm air from the south and carries it northward into Canada,” Pimiskern explained. “And what that does is it raises the temperature at all levels in the atmosphere and that causes heat to rise in the region.” So if heat is moving north from the heat dome currently gripping the western US, does that mean Canada is going to see a huge jump in heat and experience a similar heat dome? No, Pimiskern says — although it will be hot this weekend in Western Canada, and certainly a thermal “episode” in some areas, a thermal dome is a whole other can of worms. “When you think of a heat dome, what comes to mind is what happened last year in BC where they had endless weeks of extreme heat and it dried everything out and it didn’t rain for a long time. ” he said. BC is currently experiencing a late-season heat wave, but the impact so far has been less brutal than the punishing heat wave of 2021, with BC’s heat warnings expected to ease starting Friday. More than a dozen temperature records were broken or tied in B.C. earlier this week, ranging from the low to high 30s. While Canada shouldn’t experience the full impact of the heat dome, those planning long weekend activities should definitely check the forecast ahead of time, particularly if they live in provinces affected by heat warnings, experts say. Although everyone has a different tolerance to heat, Pimiskern noted that “excessive heat affects everyone.” “It is very important to drink plenty of water and try to find a cool place or space to allow yourself to cool down both externally and internally. We’re also saying, you know, you should reduce your heat risk by planning outdoor activities during the cooler parts of the day.” She added that it’s important to keep animals hydrated and not lock them in cars on hot days, and to check on elderly neighbors and relatives. Alberta and Saskatchewan will be most affected by the heat this weekend, Pimiskern said. But overnight temperatures won’t be as hot, dropping to near 14 to 16 degrees. “Because the days are getting shorter, we just have more opportunities to cool off at night,” Pimiskern said. “There is a chance that temperatures will drop slightly below the (heat warning) criteria of 14 degrees, however with the day’s highs being so extreme and so far above normal for this time of year, we have the heat warnings in action.” When will the effects of this heat begin to wear off? It depends on your exact area, Pimiskern said, but it will be around the end of the weekend. “In the US, it looks like the heat will be quite prolonged in nature,” he said. “Just looking at some of the extended range models, the Western U.S. is unfortunately going to be heavily impacted by this heat, even potentially (into) next weekend.” But in Canada, we’ll see the effects of that heat “diminishing late Sunday or early Monday, the heat will begin to move eastward.” He added that the heat could “potentially rebuild later into next week, but at this point in time, the recovery from this current event will not be until Monday.” Eastern Canada won’t have much to worry about in terms of heat domes this weekend, with temperatures forecast to be largely seasonal — but the Weather Network says there may be intermittent showers and thunderstorms across Ontario and Quebec, moving south from Friday afternoon to Saturday. And on Monday, scattered showers may occur in the Atlantic provinces.


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Canadian meteorologist Heather Pimiskern said heat flowing north from the US is “increasing temperatures in many parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and will likely move into Manitoba later this weekend and into early next week.” There are currently numerous heat warnings in place for southern Alberta, with some in place in southern BC. at the shore. This heat is expected to remain in Alberta and spread further into the prairies over the weekend. “We’re basically expecting temperatures to be in the low to mid-30s starting Friday and continuing through Saturday and Sunday,” Pimiskern told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview, referring specifically to the Prairies region. Extreme heat has broken records in the US this week, sparking wildfires and heatstroke. Western Canada has experienced a similar effect, and that will continue into the weekend. “A building ridge of high pressure … draws warm air from the south and carries it northward into Canada,” Pimiskern explained. “And what that does is it raises the temperature at all levels in the atmosphere and that causes heat to rise in the region.” So if heat is moving north from the heat dome currently gripping the western US, does that mean Canada is going to see a huge jump in heat and experience a similar heat dome? No, Pimiskern says — although it will be hot this weekend in Western Canada, and certainly a thermal “episode” in some areas, a thermal dome is a whole other can of worms. “When you think of a heat dome, what comes to mind is what happened last year in BC where they had endless weeks of extreme heat and it dried everything out and it didn’t rain for a long time. ” he said. BC is currently experiencing a late-season heat wave, but the impact so far has been less brutal than the punishing heat wave of 2021, with BC’s heat warnings expected to ease starting Friday. More than a dozen temperature records were broken or tied in B.C. earlier this week, ranging from the low to high 30s. While Canada shouldn’t experience the full impact of the heat dome, those planning long weekend activities should definitely check the forecast ahead of time, particularly if they live in provinces affected by heat warnings, experts say. Although everyone has a different tolerance to heat, Pimiskern noted that “excessive heat affects everyone.” “It is very important to drink plenty of water and try to find a cool place or space to allow yourself to cool down both externally and internally. We’re also saying, you know, you should reduce your heat risk by planning outdoor activities during the cooler parts of the day.” She added that it’s important to keep animals hydrated and not lock them in cars on hot days, and to check on elderly neighbors and relatives. Alberta and Saskatchewan will be most affected by the heat this weekend, Pimiskern said. But overnight temperatures won’t be as hot, dropping to near 14 to 16 degrees. “Because the days are getting shorter, we just have more opportunities to cool off at night,” Pimiskern said. “There is a chance that temperatures will drop slightly below the (heat warning) criteria of 14 degrees, however with the day’s highs being so extreme and so far above normal for this time of year, we have the heat warnings in action.” When will the effects of this heat begin to wear off? It depends on your exact area, Pimiskern said, but it will be around the end of the weekend. “In the US, it looks like the heat will be quite prolonged in nature,” he said. “Just looking at some of the extended range models, the Western U.S. is unfortunately going to be heavily impacted by this heat, even potentially (into) next weekend.” But in Canada, we’ll see the effects of that heat “diminishing late Sunday or early Monday, the heat will begin to move eastward.” He added that the heat could “potentially rebuild later into next week, but at this point in time, the recovery from this current event will not be until Monday.” Eastern Canada won’t have much to worry about in terms of heat domes this weekend, with temperatures forecast to be largely seasonal — but the Weather Network says there may be intermittent showers and thunderstorms across Ontario and Quebec, moving south from Friday afternoon to Saturday. And on Monday, scattered showers may occur in the Atlantic provinces.


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Canadian meteorologist Heather Pimiskern said heat flowing north from the US is “increasing temperatures in many parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and will likely move into Manitoba later this weekend and into early next week.” There are currently numerous heat warnings in place for southern Alberta, with some in place in southern BC. at the shore. This heat is expected to remain in Alberta and spread further into the prairies over the weekend. “We’re basically expecting temperatures to be in the low to mid-30s starting Friday and continuing through Saturday and Sunday,” Pimiskern told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview, referring specifically to the Prairies region. Extreme heat has broken records in the US this week, sparking wildfires and heatstroke. Western Canada has experienced a similar effect, and that will continue into the weekend. “A building ridge of high pressure … draws warm air from the south and carries it northward into Canada,” Pimiskern explained. “And what that does is it raises the temperature at all levels in the atmosphere and that causes heat to rise in the region.” So if heat is moving north from the heat dome currently gripping the western US, does that mean Canada is going to see a huge jump in heat and experience a similar heat dome? No, Pimiskern says — although it will be hot this weekend in Western Canada, and certainly a thermal “episode” in some areas, a thermal dome is a whole other can of worms. “When you think of a heat dome, what comes to mind is what happened last year in BC where they had endless weeks of extreme heat and it dried everything out and it didn’t rain for a long time. ” he said. BC is currently experiencing a late-season heat wave, but the impact so far has been less brutal than the punishing heat wave of 2021, with BC’s heat warnings expected to ease starting Friday. More than a dozen temperature records were broken or tied in B.C. earlier this week, ranging from the low to high 30s. While Canada shouldn’t experience the full impact of the heat dome, those planning long weekend activities should definitely check the forecast ahead of time, particularly if they live in provinces affected by heat warnings, experts say. Although everyone has a different tolerance to heat, Pimiskern noted that “excessive heat affects everyone.” “It is very important to drink plenty of water and try to find a cool place or space to allow yourself to cool down both externally and internally. We’re also saying, you know, you should reduce your heat risk by planning outdoor activities during the cooler parts of the day.” She added that it’s important to keep animals hydrated and not lock them in cars on hot days, and to check on elderly neighbors and relatives. Alberta and Saskatchewan will be most affected by the heat this weekend, Pimiskern said. But overnight temperatures won’t be as hot, dropping to near 14 to 16 degrees. “Because the days are getting shorter, we just have more opportunities to cool off at night,” Pimiskern said. “There is a chance that temperatures will drop slightly below the (heat warning) criteria of 14 degrees, however with the day’s highs being so extreme and so far above normal for this time of year, we have the heat warnings in action.” When will the effects of this heat begin to wear off? It depends on your exact area, Pimiskern said, but it will be around the end of the weekend. “In the US, it looks like the heat will be quite prolonged in nature,” he said. “Just looking at some of the extended range models, the Western U.S. is unfortunately going to be heavily impacted by this heat, even potentially (into) next weekend.” But in Canada, we’ll see the effects of that heat “diminishing late Sunday or early Monday, the heat will begin to move eastward.” He added that the heat could “potentially rebuild later into next week, but at this point in time, the recovery from this current event will not be until Monday.” Eastern Canada won’t have much to worry about in terms of heat domes this weekend, with temperatures forecast to be largely seasonal — but the Weather Network says there may be intermittent showers and thunderstorms across Ontario and Quebec, moving south from Friday afternoon to Saturday. And on Monday, scattered showers may occur in the Atlantic provinces.


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Canadian meteorologist Heather Pimiskern said heat flowing north from the US is “increasing temperatures in many parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and will likely move into Manitoba later this weekend and into early next week.” There are currently numerous heat warnings in place for southern Alberta, with some in place in southern BC. at the shore. This heat is expected to remain in Alberta and spread further into the prairies over the weekend. “We’re basically expecting temperatures to be in the low to mid-30s starting Friday and continuing through Saturday and Sunday,” Pimiskern told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview, referring specifically to the Prairies region. Extreme heat has broken records in the US this week, sparking wildfires and heatstroke. Western Canada has experienced a similar effect, and that will continue into the weekend. “A building ridge of high pressure … draws warm air from the south and carries it northward into Canada,” Pimiskern explained. “And what that does is it raises the temperature at all levels in the atmosphere and that causes heat to rise in the region.” So if heat is moving north from the heat dome currently gripping the western US, does that mean Canada is going to see a huge jump in heat and experience a similar heat dome? No, Pimiskern says — although it will be hot this weekend in Western Canada, and certainly a thermal “episode” in some areas, a thermal dome is a whole other can of worms. “When you think of a heat dome, what comes to mind is what happened last year in BC where they had endless weeks of extreme heat and it dried everything out and it didn’t rain for a long time. ” he said. BC is currently experiencing a late-season heat wave, but the impact so far has been less brutal than the punishing heat wave of 2021, with BC’s heat warnings expected to ease starting Friday. More than a dozen temperature records were broken or tied in B.C. earlier this week, ranging from the low to high 30s. While Canada shouldn’t experience the full impact of the heat dome, those planning long weekend activities should definitely check the forecast ahead of time, particularly if they live in provinces affected by heat warnings, experts say. Although everyone has a different tolerance to heat, Pimiskern noted that “excessive heat affects everyone.” “It is very important to drink plenty of water and try to find a cool place or space to allow yourself to cool down both externally and internally. We’re also saying, you know, you should reduce your heat risk by planning outdoor activities during the cooler parts of the day.” She added that it’s important to keep animals hydrated and not lock them in cars on hot days, and to check on elderly neighbors and relatives. Alberta and Saskatchewan will be most affected by the heat this weekend, Pimiskern said. But overnight temperatures won’t be as hot, dropping to near 14 to 16 degrees. “Because the days are getting shorter, we just have more opportunities to cool off at night,” Pimiskern said. “There is a chance that temperatures will drop slightly below the (heat warning) criteria of 14 degrees, however with the day’s highs being so extreme and so far above normal for this time of year, we have the heat warnings in action.” When will the effects of this heat begin to wear off? It depends on your exact area, Pimiskern said, but it will be around the end of the weekend. “In the US, it looks like the heat will be quite prolonged in nature,” he said. “Just looking at some of the extended range models, the Western U.S. is unfortunately going to be heavily impacted by this heat, even potentially (into) next weekend.” But in Canada, we’ll see the effects of that heat “diminishing late Sunday or early Monday, the heat will begin to move eastward.” He added that the heat could “potentially rebuild later into next week, but at this point in time, the recovery from this current event will not be until Monday.” Eastern Canada won’t have much to worry about in terms of heat domes this weekend, with temperatures forecast to be largely seasonal — but the Weather Network says there may be intermittent showers and thunderstorms across Ontario and Quebec, moving south from Friday afternoon to Saturday. And on Monday, scattered showers may occur in the Atlantic provinces.