Alberta records unseasonably warm February, breaking multiple monthly heat records

Alberta has seen unusually high February temperatures, with Lethbridge topping 20 C and five monthly records broken alongside more than two dozen daily records.

Alberta is experiencing unusually warm conditions for February and has broken several temperature records. Lethbridge reached just over 20 C on Thursday, surpassing a monthly high set in 1962. Environment Canada reported a ridge of high pressure over Western Canada bringing in warmer air. The report notes both multiple monthly records and many daily records were broken during the stretch. Key reported facts: - Lethbridge exceeded 20 C, breaking a monthly heat record from 1962. - Five monthly records were reported broken across the province. - More than two dozen daily temperature records were also reported broken. - Environment Canada attributed the warmth to a ridge of pressure drawing warmer air into Western Canada. - The report contrasted Alberta’s warmth with much colder readings elsewhere, including Quebec’s Pingualuit National Park at about -30 C. Summary: The warm spell has produced an unusually large number of daily records and several monthly records, altering typical February conditions in parts of Alberta. Forecasts indicate mild conditions may continue for southern areas, but how long the warmth will last is unclear. Undetermined at this time.