Wet conditions across Metro Vancouver this Saturday
Residents across Metro Vancouver should expect a shift in weather as the weekend begins with cooler temperatures and widespread rain. Following a mild and partly cloudy Friday, the breakdown of a ridge of high pressure overnight is paving the way for a cooler trough, which is expected to sweep across the region by early Saturday morning.
Friday, May 30, saw highs of 23°C (73.4°F) and lows of 13°C (55.4°F) in the downtown core, under mixed skies. According to Environment Canada meteorologist Bobby Sekhon, this temporary warmth is due to the ridge, but its retreat means temperatures will fall and precipitation will increase across most of the Lower Mainland.
Saturday forecast: regional breakdown of rain and temperatures
On Saturday, the downtown Vancouver area will cool significantly, with daytime highs only reaching 16°C (60.8°F) and lows around 12°C (53.6°F). Rainfall totals are expected to be around 9 mm, contributing to a damp start to the weekend.
In Langley, similar conditions are forecast with matching temperatures and identical rainfall amounts. However, Burnaby West will experience slightly warmer weather, reaching 19°C (66.2°F) and seeing about 7 mm of rain.
Moving further inland, Coquitlam Centre can expect a 17°C (62.6°F) high and 8 mm of precipitation, while Deep Cove will be slightly wetter, with the same high but up to 11 mm of rain. Surrey City Centre will mirror Deep Cove’s temperature but with only 7 mm of rainfall predicted.
Sunday outlook and next week’s sunny streak
By Sunday, the forecast improves, with mainly dry skies and only a 30 per cent chance of isolated showers. Highs will return near seasonal norms at around 18°C (64.4°F). The beginning of June will then bring a noticeable shift in conditions, with a drier pattern expected from Monday through Thursday.
Skies will alternate between sun and clouds, and daytime highs are projected to hover near or even slightly exceed the 20°C (68°F) mark. While no extreme heat events are currently forecast, Environment Canada notes that above-average temperatures are anticipated throughout the summer in British Columbia, though specific events like heat domes or thunderstorms aren’t included in the seasonal projections.
Keep an eye on local forecasts as the region transitions from this brief rain event into a warmer and more stable weather pattern.
