The arrival of the Victoria Day long weekend is here, yet if your intention was to enjoy the outdoors in British Columbia, you may want to reconsider. Weather predictions indicate unusually cool temperatures and unstable conditions throughout most parts of the region.
According to The Weather Network (TWN) The weekend will begin with some badly needed rainfall. Although this might dampen your plans somewhat, the extra water is certainly appreciated considering how arid it has been recently.
Expected rainfall is set to traverse the coast on Friday and Saturday, prompting Vancouver residents to have their umbrellas and rain boots at the ready. By Saturday, the precipitation is likely to extend more broadly over the province with increased intensity. The coastal zones may experience as much as 50 mm of rain by Sunday, whereas other parts of the region can anticipate receiving anywhere from 10 to 20 mm.
TWN observed that "multiple systems will bring several episodes of rain showers" which might persist into early next week throughout much of the province.
Regarding temperatures, it will feel cold. Anticipate highs that are lower than usual, with Vancouver experiencing daytime temperatures ranging from 12°C to 15°C over the weekend.
Although the outlook isn’t great for enjoying patios or heading to the beach, TWN indicates that the lower temperatures and precipitation could “temporarily enhance wildfire safety” and might also “moderately alleviate the drought situation.”
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