Calgary weather: Above seasonal daytime highs continue [Video]

A strong ridge of high pressure will hover over Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan for the next five days elevating temperatures significantly.

A steady flow of warm, Pacific air will keep daytime highs in Calgary between 13 C and 17 C from Friday until Tuesday combined with overnight temperatures which will equal the average daytime high of 3 C.

Upper air map for B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan on March 17, 2024. (CTV News)

This unusual trend will create rapid snow melt both at lower elevations and in the mountains. As a result, places like Calgary will see lingering snow melt and pool on streets and sidewalks with open yards and green spaces becoming muddy.

In the mountains, an already vulnerable snowpack is being impacted in a dangerous manner. According to Avalanche Canada, freezing levels are expected to rise on Thursday, melting surfaces “on all terrain except for high north-facing slopes.”

Extreme and high avalanche ratings have been issued for areas on and near the …