Last week, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast called for a high chance of snowfall on Christmas Day. However, the latest update from Environment Canada calls for a decidedly drier holiday.
Starting on Monday, Dec. 23, however, the forecast calls for a 30 per cent chance of showers during the day and a high of 5°C. The evening forecast calls for a 60 per cent chance of showers, with a low of 2°C. Following this, Christmas Eve day's forecast calls for a chance of showers followed by periods of rain at night.
On Christmas morning, the forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 7°C. The skies are expected to stay clear through the day, and, as a result, the evening low will dip down to a chilly -1°C. Boxing day's forecast also calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 4°C and a low of -1°C.
Starting Friday, however, the forecast calls for a 60 per cent chance of showers during the day followed by a 60 per cent chance of rain showers or flurries at night. Saturday and Sunday are also expected to see showers.
Photo: Environment CanadaMetro Vancouver Weather Forecast
While Vancouver offers a smorgasbord of holiday events, the city isn't likely to see snow on Christmas Day.
According to The Weather Network, the south coast of B.C. has the lowest chance of seeing a white Christmas across Canada. With that in mind, their forecast notes that there will be an abundance of snow on the mountain next week, which will be a boon for local ski resorts. However, the latest forecast from Environment Canada shows that Vancouver just might get its snowy Christmas, after all.
