The Metro Vancouver forecast includes typical spring weather over the next week, however, that includes a variety of conditions.
Environment Canada meteorologist Colin Fong tells V.I.A. the region experiences a range of weather during the season, with everything from gust winds to heavy rain to light showers to warm sunshine. Thunderstorms are also possible, as well as late season snowfall, although the latter is rare.
Tuesday, April 8, started wet for locals, with plenty of rainfall from a low-pressure system that rolled inland off the Pacific. Winds gusting up to 70 km/h are possible near the water.
"It's just kind of a wet spring day, and it will be windiest during the day," he explains, adding that the strongest winds will blow near the Strait of Georgia.
The rain will taper off through Tuesday night, with a mix of sun and cloud expected on Wednesday. The midweek forecast includes a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers, but some showers are possible during the day.
Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes second storm
The department expects that another low-pressure system will make its way into the region on Thursday.
"It's not a particularly interesting storm. It is just a run-of-the-mill weather system that is moving fairly quickly," he explains, noting that conditions will feel similar on Tuesday.
"A good soaking but no rainfall warnings will be issued."
Skies are expected to mostly clear as the system departs but the atmosphere will remain unsettled through Friday and Saturday. A slight chance of showers exists on both days, but no "well-defined weather system" is coming through.
Fong says a ridge of high pressure is expected to build on Sunday, providing warmer, drier conditions. Temperatures may rise a couple of degrees and may continue to increase through the start of the next work week.
Currently, the forecast indicates a high of 17 C next Monday with clear skies and sunshine. However, it may change closer to the date. Locals should stay tuned to the forecast for updates.
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