Despite meteorologist's long range prediction of above average temperatures this fall, we are already starting to see the mercury drop and we’re not expecting to see much warming in the coming days.

Currently, the west central region is sitting below the average temperatures of +4 for the daytime high and -7 for the overnight low. This week has seen the biggest cool down so far, with average daytime highs sitting around -4 and lows hovering around -11. On top of the recent chilly temperatures, the windchill has made most mornings feel closer to -20, adding to the early freezing temperatures.

Terri Lang, meteorologist with Environment Canada, states although we may see a mild increase in temperatures going into the weekend, it will be short-lived and possibly accompanied by snow.

“It will try and warm up Friday, Saturday, Sunday – temperatures right around that zero degree mark, so nothing crazy warm in there. There is a chance of snow on Sunday, not big accumulations with that but also, no big warm ups, at least not in the next 10 days.”

Lang said the long range monthly forecast still favours above average temperatures through November, however, if we are to see any warming, it won’t be until the second week of November at the earliest.