A high-pressure system hovering over Western Canada means the forecast across the province for the week ahead is downright balmy. And the unseasonably mild temperatures will be accompanied by sunny, cloud-free skies, perfect for working on your tuque tan. The temperatures started to thaw over the weekend, melting mountainous snow banks, turning roads into skating rinks and giving sun-loving Albertans a welcome reprieve from winter temperatures. 'Sweater weather'The temperatures expected are about 10 to 15 degrees warmer than average for this time of year, Phillips said. After a frigid fall marked by the stress of the pandemic, the balmy forecast is likely a welcome weather anomaly.

Source: CBC News December 02, 2020 14:01 UTC