Edmonton weather: Slop on some sunscreen, the sun is coming out to play

A look at Friday’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.

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A look at Friday’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.

It’s 12 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station, with 9 km/h winds out of the west, northwest.

The sunshine has returned!

We got the rain we desperately needed, enough that the City of Edmonton lifted the fire ban that was put in place on May 5. We can now, carefully, start to have backyard fires and get those backyard smokers and open fire grills heating up. Just let me know when I should drop by for a bite to eat.

The Friday forecast is looking spectacular and the only warning I will give is to remember to put on some sunscreen.

We’re heading into what is promising to be an absolutely gorgeous weekend. I hope you’re able to get out and enjoy!

apelech@postmedia.com

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Today’s forecast

Today: Mainly sunny. Hazy this afternoon. High 23. UV index 7 or high.

Tonight: A few clouds. Hazy. Low 13.

Tomorrow: Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the morning. Hazy. High 23. UV index 7 or high.

Sunrise: 5:11 a.m.

Sunset: 9:54 p.m.