Armstrong – Weather – Residents of Armstrong and Whitesand are waking up to cloudy skies and a chilly 15°C at 6:00 AM, with the barometer holding steady at 100.9 kPa. The calm before the storm is palpable, with winds still calm and humidity high at 88%, setting the stage for a day of changing weather patterns.
Today’s Weather Dynamics
The forecast promises a mainly cloudy day with a 30 percent chance of flurries starting from the morning and becoming more certain near noon.
Winds are expected to pick up significantly, shifting west at 30 km/h and gusting up to 50 km/h before turning north with the same intensity later in the afternoon.
Temperatures will hover around -1°C, but the wind chill will make it feel as cold as -21°C in the morning and slightly less harsh at -8°C in the afternoon.
The low UV index of 1 indicates minimal sunlight exposure, aligning with the day’s overall gloomy weather.
Frostbite Possible for Exposed Skin Tonight
Tonight, as the flurries taper off early, the skies will partly clear, but the north wind will maintain its strength at 30 km/h, gusting to 50.
The plummeting temperatures to a low of -27°C, combined with the wind chill, will reach a biting -37°C overnight, posing a significant risk of frostbite to exposed skin.
Weekend Outlook
The weather on Friday is set to be mainly sunny despite the continued wind, now coming from the northwest at 20 km/h and gusting to 40.
The high for the day is forecasted at -12°C, with morning wind chills reaching a frigid -36°C and -20°C in the afternoon, maintaining the risk of frostbite. The UV index remains low.
The weekend sees a gradual shift, with Saturday offering a mix of sun and cloud and a high of -3°C, leading into a night of cloudy periods with a low of -6°C. Sunday brings cloudier skies with a 40 percent chance of flurries and a high of -2°C, followed by a clear night and a low of -15°C.
