Edmonton weather: Gusty and cool today but it's going to improve

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This morning the temperature is -3 degrees but it feels more like -9 with the windchill.

Two runners jog in unison at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton as temperatures reached a high of 12C degrees in the sunshine on March 13, 2021. (Photo by Larry Wong/Postmedia)Two runners jog in unison at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton as temperatures reached a high of 12C degrees in the sunshine on March 13, 2021. (Photo by Larry Wong/Postmedia)

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Today will be our cool day this week. The wind will play a significant role in how the weather feels today. Wind gusts up to 32 km/h are expected. This morning the temperature is -3 degrees but it feels more like -9 with the windchill.

Today the skies will be mainly cloudy in the morning but expect some clearing in the afternoon. A high of 3 degrees in the afternoon.

This evening the skies will be clear with winds reaching 15 km/h. Overnight low of -7 degrees feeling more like -12 with the windchill.

apelech@postmedia.com

Does Lisa need a coat?

Lisa will want her coat today but by the end of the week, things are looking nicer.

Today: Mainly cloudy. Clearing early this afternoon. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light early this afternoon. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight: Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 7. Wind chill minus 12 overnight.

Tomorrow: Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 9. Wind chill minus 12 in the morning. UV index 3 or moderate.

Sunrise: 7:48 MDT

Sunset: 19:37 MDT

Yesterday

Max: 2°C

Min: -7°C

Total Precipitation: 0.0 mm

On This Day (1996-2020)

Highest temperature: 12.0°C – 2010

Lowest temperature: -23.7°C – 2020

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A Canada goose gets an earful from its mate at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton on March 13, 2021. (Photo by Larry Wong/Postmedia)A Canada goose gets an earful from its mate at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton on March 13, 2021. (Photo by Larry Wong/Postmedia) It was a lucky day for this squirrel who scored a peanut in Edmonton’s river valley. (Photo by Larry Wong/Postmedia)It was a lucky day for this squirrel who scored a peanut in Edmonton’s river valley. (Photo by Larry Wong/Postmedia)