It seems the weather pattern we have been dealing with in southern Manitoba lately is about to change. 

According to Environment Canada, Steinbach has not seen one day above 27 degrees since July 2nd. But if you look at Steinbach's forecast for the next week, all seven days are expected to hit at least 27 degrees.

Samantha Mauti with Environment Canada says much of Manitoba has been under a weather pattern that is causing cooler weather and generating storms. She explains an upper trough is resulting in an upward motion of air, causing that cooler weather. 

However, over the next couple of days, Mauti says we will be coming out of that pattern. As a result, temperatures should be very normal for this time of year which is a high of 26 degrees. But there is still a chance of showers and thunderstorms. 

Then, if you look into next week, Mauti says the pattern will change. She explains we will be getting more of a ridging pattern which generally causes a downward motion of air. As that air moves down it warms, producing a clear sky and warmer weather. As a result, Environment Canada is calling for highs of at least 30 degrees for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Steinbach has not had a day over 30 degrees since July 2nd. 

According to Mauti, it is difficult to know exactly how long the heat will last. However, she says their long-range forecast is showing a moderate probability that Southern Manitoba will be above normal until mid-August. 

Meanwhile, with regard to precipitation, rain has been spotty the last while. According to Environment Canada, the weather station at Kleefeld has received 33.7 millimetres (mm) of rain since July 4th, compared to Sprague with 31.2 mm, Pinawa and the Whiteshell with 16.7 mm and Emerson with 9.3 mm.