A fall-like storm will drench B.C.'s south coast over the weekend, starting on Friday, Aug. 15, but the dismal conditions aren't supposed to persist into next week.
Environment Canada Meteorologist Brian Proctor tells V.I.A. that the moisture-laden frontal system should start clearing out Friday evening, and only scattered showers will continue through the weekend.
On Monday, the Metro Vancouver forecast includes cloudy but dry conditions with a daytime high of 20 C or just a couple of degrees cooler than seasonal.
After an overcast kick-off, the rest of the week shows improving conditions, with the sun peeking out on Tuesday as skies clear and temperatures climb to the seasonal average.
Proctor says the "warmer, drier trend" will continue through the week, with temperatures slowly but steadily increasing. This drier pattern should continue into the following weekend.
The long-term Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes typical temperatures
Environment Canada expects temperatures to stay at or just above seasonal levels for the remainder of August, meaning locals have some opportunities to enjoy more pleasant conditions before the start of meteorological fall in September. Meteorological fall kicks off on Sept. 1, differing from the Western Hemisphere's unofficial start to fall on the equinox (Sept. 22).
Forecasters can only observe general trends weeks in advance, with more significant weather, including heat waves and cold snaps, emerging within roughly 10 days of specific events.
However, in a previous interview, Matthew Loney told V.i.A. that weather models indicate average temperatures with typical rainfall for September.
For the first time in several months, October's temperatures could dip below the seasonal average. However, there is no indication of the amount of precipitation expected for the month.
November's overall forecast has near-normal temperatures, offering a milder respite heading into the coldest months of the year (provided no early cold snaps emerge).
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