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Cheer up, Calgary. Summer weather is returning!

Despite a soggy and somewhat cool blast surprising Calgarians in recent weeks, a warm week ahead is expected to ramp up summer fun.

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Environment Canada meteorologist Sara Hoffman said hot weather is expected to stay until next weekend.

“It’s looking very seasonal. The normal daytime high for Calgary is 22C and we should see temperatures right around that all the way through until Saturday,” said Hoffman.

Wednesday is expected to be a scorching 28C, marking the coming week’s high, while temperatures on either side will vary around 22C.

Hoffman said forecasters expect warm air to be pumped into the region mid-week and could come with strong southern winds in advance of a low-pressure system forming in northern or central Alberta.

She said rain isn’t expected for the start of the week but by week’s end, there could be some showers considering enhance stability, however it’s likely to fall farther north of Calgary.