Saskatoon weather: Windy start to a sunny weekend, high 4 degrees

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

It’s 1 C at Saskatoon Diefenbaker International Airport this morning, with 16 km winds coming out of the southwest.

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This weekend is expected to be sunny and relatively warm, and it’s starting off strong with today’s forecast. While it’s windy today, that should calm down for the rest of the weekend. Even with the wind, it will be a great weekend for outdoor activities, though boots and waterproof clothing might not be a bad idea.

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Today’s forecast

Today: Clearing. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming northwest 50 gusting to 70 near noon. High plus 4. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight: A few clouds. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this evening. Low minus 10. Wind chill minus 15 overnight.

Tomorrow: Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High zero. Wind chill minus 15 in the morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Clear overnight. Low minus 12.

Sunrise: 7:19 a.m.

Sunset: 7:13 p.m.

Normals:

Max: 1 C

Min: -9 C

On this day (1892-2012):

Highest temperature: 11.8 C in 2012

Lowest temperature: -39.4 C in 1892

Yesterday’s temperature

High: 1.7 C

Low: -12.4 C

Precipitation: 0.0 mm

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