5:57 AM MST Thursday 27 June 2024 Special Weather Statement in effect for: Pelly - Carmacks A period of unseasonably high temperatures will continue into the weekend. When: Now through Sunday. Where: Dawson, Mayo and Pelly - Carmacks regions. Remarks: A weak upper ridge of high pressure remains over central Yukon this week. This brings daytime maximum temperatures of about 5 degrees Celsius above seasonal normals for this time of year. There may be some brief relief in the afternoons as a chance of showers or thunderstorms exists for most days. Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle. Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and seek cool places if necessary. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #YTStorm .