After a weekend marked by severe storms, heavy rain, and strong winds, we should see a return to calmer weather this week. Temperatures will be near seasonal values with more sun than cloud.

This Week

Drier weather is on tap today, as a high pressure system builds into the region. This high should bring mainly sunny skies, offering a much needed break from the wet weather of the past week. Temperatures should climb into the low twenties with breezy winds out of the north at 20 km/h.

Tuesday should see temperatures climb into the mid twenties as some warmer air begins to filter in from the west. With slightly higher humidity expected to build in as well, we could also see some isolated thunderstorms develop. These storms are expected to be quite localized in nature, so not everyone will be affected. Those affected could unfortunately see more rainfall and perhaps a bit of small hail, but nothing too serious. Outside of the storms winds will be fairly light with mainly sunny skies.

We should see continued sunshine on Wednesday with temperatures once again in the mid twenties. Winds will be a bit stronger than Tuesday, at 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h out of the northwest.

Long Range

Long range models suggest we will generally see above seasonal weather as we move into July. However, it is less clear whether or not our weather pattern will be drier next month. Climatologically June is the wettest month of the year, with 90 mm being “normal”. So far this month the Winnipeg airport has received 91.4 mm, which is right around normal. However, many other parts of southern Manitoba have seen far more precipitation. For wetter areas a period of dry weather would be very much appreciated.