Vancouver and other parts of BC have experienced a seeming parade of storms over the past couple of weeks, but there’s good news in the forecast in the form of the autumn sun.
According to the forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the sun returns for three consecutive days after another wet weekend and a shower-filled start to next week on Monday.
Despite the return of sunshine, temperatures will continue to drop to near freezing by Wednesday next week, with overnight lows as chilly as 1˚C.
Over the past couple of weeks, it has been wet and windy across the province, including the recent bomb cyclone that left hundreds of thousands temporarily without power.
There are still some gusty conditions in the forecast, as wind speeds could hit 70 km/h on Friday, lowering to highs of 50 km/h on Saturday. Beginning Tuesday, the sun returns as the forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 7˚C. It’s the same for Wednesday and Thursday, just slightly cooler.
ECCC
Vancouver was hit with another small storm last night, which will mostly taper off today. ECCC also warns that some areas could see flooding.
“Minor coastal flooding is possible near low-lying shorelines adjacent to the Strait of Georgia near high tide in the morning. Potential impacts include seawater across low-lying roadways and trails.”
You should also note that if you plan to travel on the Coquihalla highway this weekend, including today, you could see a hefty amount of snow on your drive. ECCC has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Summit between Hope and Merritt. Up to 15 cm of snow is forecast for that area, which ECCC warns could lead to hazardous driving conditions.
If you’ve felt a bit cold in Vancouver over the past week without the sun, maybe seeing Calgary’s forecast will make you feel a bit better:
ECCC
Click here to see the full Vancouver forecast. And if you’re wondering what winter might look like in Vancouver, click here.