Edmonton on track for second month of record rainfall after wet June
Environment Canada says this year's Alberta summer has broken from the recent pattern of wildfire smoke, with heavy rain instead dominating the season.
Why it matters
Record rainfall marks a notable break from the smoke-filled summers Albertans have experienced in recent years.
Environment Canada reports that Edmonton experienced record-breaking rainfall in June and is on pace to set another rainfall record in July, marking a sharp contrast to recent summers dominated by wildfire smoke across Alberta.
The unusually wet pattern has affected the province more broadly, with Environment Canada noting the heavy rain has been widespread rather than isolated to the Edmonton area.
The shift comes after several consecutive summers in which smoke from wildfires blanketed much of Alberta, prompting air quality warnings and outdoor advisories. This year's conditions have instead been shaped by persistent rainfall.
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