A much-needed reprieve from the heat arrived at the end of the long weekend for Albertans, however, strong wind and convective activity across B.C. created challenging conditions for some communities dealing with wildfires. A shift in the upper-level weather pattern will continue to moderate temperatures in southern Alberta for the next few days, with daytime highs in Calgary expected to sit around seasonal values. A slight northerly component will allow for mild to moderate instability in northern and central Alberta on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, Calgary should sit just south of any precipitation or active weather until the end of the week. Scattered cloud and light wind are expected in Calgary on Tuesday, with Air Quality Health Index ratings around two to three, or low risk. Wildfire smoke will continue to impact most of British Columbia and areas along the southern border of Alberta, but as of 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, there was only one air quality advisory issued for either province – and that was in the eastern Fraser Valley. The wildfire danger risk continues to be rated as very high or extreme across central and southern Alberta and British Columbia, due in part to the recent prolonged period of hot, dry weather. The risk level around the capital region is considered low due to record rainfall totals to start the summer and persistent rain events since.
