Warm weather persists across the Prairies, breaking records

The weather continues to be warm and above seasonal across the Prairie provinces.

Several areas in Alberta set a daily maximum temperature record on Monday.

ESTHER AREA

New record of 31.0

Old record of 28.0 set in 1992

Records in this area have been kept since 1985

MILK RIVER AREA

New record of 28.5

Old record of 26.3 set in 2006

Records in this area have been kept since 1994

SUNDRE AREA

New record of 25.8

Old record of 25.6 set in 2008

Records in this area have been kept since 1993

WATERTON PARK AREA

New record of 27.5

Old record of 25.6 set in 2008

Records in this area have been kept since 1976

Data Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Looking ahead, the warmer weather will persist for the next few days, before temperatures fall somewhat by the end of the week.