Precipitation levels in La Ronge currently well-below normal
Precipitation levels for La Ronge in April and May are far below annual rates.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Alysa Pederson, in April 2021, La Ronge had 9.5 millimeters of precipitation when the normal amount should have been 35 mm. So far this May, there has been 4.2 mm of rain when the normal amount for the entire month should be 43.6 mm.
“That’s quite a lot less than usual,” Pederson said. “It’s actually been a very dry start to this year.”
She noted moisture is in the forecast, as there is a 60 per cent chance of showers in La Ronge on Friday. Moving into the weekend, thunderstorms could develop and possibly bring five to 10 mm of rain.