The Edmonton area has entered a four-month freezing period, the Weather Network says.
The freezing period, which specifically refers to average daytime highs at 0 degrees or colder, actually started on Nov. 14, according to the Network's forecast.
“This is the start of a long stretch, exactly 116 days, where the average high temperature is at or below freezing,” the Network wrote online. “This doesn't mean there won't be temperatures above freezing, it just signals a trend of what is coming.”
“That being said, however, temperatures are going to be well above seasonal for this week in particular.”
Indeed, Edmonton area residents can expect an unusually warm Friday as the daytime high is expected to reach 11 degrees.
The warmer weather won't stick around for long as daytime high temperatures are expected to drop to -6 degrees for most of next week, the Network is forecasting.
“Colder than normal temperatures are then expected to dominate as we head into the final week of November.”
Average daytime highs aren't expected to be above the freezing point until early March.
