Temperatures to reach 26°C in parts of Metro Vancouver today

Bring on the heat! Temperatures in Metro Vancouver are expected to soar several digits above what has been experienced so far this Victoria Day long weekend.

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According to Environment Canada, a high of 22°C is forecasted today for the main weather station at Vancouver International Airport, and similar low-elevation areas next to sea water can expect similar conditions.

However, areas further inland such as Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Surrey could experience temperatures reaching up to 26°C.

Elsewhere across the South Coast, similar heat is expected, with highs of 27°C in Abbotsford and Squamish as well as 25°C in Whistler Village, Victoria International Airport, and Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast.

This is the first time since 1999 that Vancouver has experienced a sunny, rain-free Victoria Day long weekend.

While extended forecasts call for warm temperatures and sunshine to continue through the start of June, there could be a small blip in the weather from Tuesday night to Wednesday due to a chance of rainfall. But if this system arrives it will be very short-lasting, with summer-like conditions promptly resuming Thursday.

Vancouver International Airport

(Environment Canada)

Abbotsford International Airport

(Environment Canada)

Squamish

(Environment Canada)

Whistler Village

(Environment Canada)

Victoria International Airport

(Environment Canada)

Schelt

(Environment Canada)