Tomorrow's Weather Edmonton (May 14): Rainy, Very Windy with Gusts - The Weather Network

Strong winds are expected to sweep across Alberta on Saturday, with gusts reaching up to 90 km/h by the evening, possibly going as high as 100 km/h along the immediate foothills. The strongest winds are expected to develop as a cold front passes through the province on Saturday morning, bringing increasingly gusty conditions throughout the day. Drivers should be prepared for unexpected crosswinds, especially on exposed highways where strong gusts can make travel difficult. CHECK OUT: Canada announces a 'historic' $1.2B investment for ocean conservationWhat's driving the strong winds? A Pacific low is expected to redevelop over northern Alberta, bringing Pacific air to the area. At the same time, a sharp difference in air pressure between high pressure off the coast of British Columbia and a trough over the Prairies is causing winds in Alberta to accelerate. When air pressure varies significantly over a short distance, air moves faster between areas of high and low pressure, resulting in stronger winds. Content continues belowSEE ALSO: Feel like you're seeing more spiders this fall?