Folks in the Sundre area woke up to record-setting cold on Monday morning, just days after parts of the province saw unusually warm spring temperatures.
Environment and Climate Change Canada says the Sundre area recorded a low of -10.6 C on April 27, setting a new daily minimum temperature record. The previous record of -10.2 C was set in 2002.
The record chill was seen across the province — particularly in southern Alberta — as communities including Brooks, Coronation and Medicine Hat.
The chilly start to the week contrasts with weather from just a week ago, which saw the Rocky Mountain House area tie a nearly century-old heat record at 22.8 C — a mark that had stood since 1934.
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Other communities, including Camrose, Bow Island and Waterton Park, also set new daily high temperature records that day.
The sudden drop comes in sharp contrast to conditions earlier this month, when several parts of the province posted record highs.
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