Near record-breaking heat isn't expected to continue in the Metro Vancouver seven-day weather forecast.
Environment Canada meteorologist Bobby Sekhon says Wednesday, May 28, will see the hottest temperatures of the year, rising 5 C to 10 C above the seasonal average across the Lower Mainland. In the Fraser Valley, temperatures may approach 30 C.
"This is the hottest day of the week," Sekhon notes, but temperatures are not expected to break records as previously expected.
The previous record for May 28 for the Vancouver area was 25.9 C set in 2017. To break the all-time heat record for May, temperatures must climb above 34 C.
Unfortunately, the sunny, warm weather will be "short-lived" as an upper trough moves into the region, dropping temperatures several degrees to 19 C or 20 C, closer to the 18 C seasonal average on Thursday, Sekhon explains.
Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes rain after an anomalous hot day
Rainfall is also expected to accompany the cooling temperatures overnight Wednesday, with light winds up to 30 km. Thursday's forecast includes a 30 per cent chance of showers.
A "mini" ridge of high pressure is expected to start building overnight Thursday, boosting temperatures slightly on Friday. Sekhon says the dry weather should continue through Saturday during the day, but temperatures are expected to drop a couple of degrees as another trough brings unsettled weather to the region.
Heading into next week, Monday and Tuesday are expected to be dry, although forecast confidence diminishes after the weekend for the seven-day weather forecast. The international weather models have different solutions, meaning the department can't confirm what to expect.
"Overall, we are not expecting any extreme weather," he notes, but recommends locals continue checking the forecast for updates.
"Keep in mind the UV index is high, so slap on the sunscreen, stay cool, and hydrated."
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