Several areas in west central Saskatchewan enjoyed unseasonably warm weather on October 27, with temperatures soaring past previous records. The Kindersley and Lucky Lake areas broke daily maximum temperature records that had stood for decades, capping off a month of varied and unpredictable weather across the Prairies.
In the Kindersley area, the temperature peaked at 21.5°C at the Kindersley Airport, surpassing the previous record of 21.1°C set back in 1944. Weather records for Kindersley have been maintained since 1942.
Meanwhile, the Lucky Lake area also saw record-breaking warmth, with temperatures climbing to 18.6°C. This narrowly broke the previous record of 17.8°C set in 1998. Lucky Lake has been recording temperatures since 1972.
Despite the warmth, cooler temperatures are on the way, with a swift return to seasonal norms expected by this evening. Environment Canada forecasts a drop in temperatures below 10°C throughout the week, along with a chance of flurries tonight and early tomorrow morning. The region can expect chilly highs and overnight lows for the rest of the week, a stark contrast to yesterday’s summery highs.
While these record-breaking temperatures have been a welcome break from typical autumn chills, west central Saskatchewan residents will need to brace for more typical fall weather returning soon. Flurries are expected to dust the ground, offering a gentle reminder that winter isn’t far behind.