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Record from Aug 18, 2026. Back to current conditions

Banff Aug 18, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 28, 2026, 6:40 AM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A dry stretch is forming

high

8 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-24. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 23, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-18. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 21, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · ski tourism

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 25.1mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 2mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 23, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 26.2°C over the next week — above the 23.1°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 25, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0 mmMax 23.6 °CMin 8.2 °CGusts 34.9 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 18, 2026.