Thunderstorms in Vancouver forecast as 'Juneuary' rain creeps in
You may want to bundle up to start your weekend adventures, because a thunderstorm is brewing in the forecast and it could hit Vancouver on Friday.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is calling for a risk of a thunderstorm to start in the late afternoon of June 5 and continue into the evening.
According to Colin Fong, ECCC meteorologist, the turbulent weather is part of the Metro Vancouver region’s transition out of spring into summer.
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“Atmospheric flow becomes more wavy,” explained Fong to Daily Hive. “A cold low, think of it as a pocket of cooler air, drifts over the B.C. region and brings unsettled conditions.
“It’s typical in this time of year, colloquially called Juneuary, and that’s why we have slightly cooler conditions.”
Though the temperatures will only reach 16°C for the last day of the work week, with a 60 per cent chance of showers, you may want to keep some sunscreen nearby.
Friday’s UV index is set to reach 5, or moderate, on both Friday and Saturday.
The chilliest overnight low for the next seven days is also slated to happen on Friday into Saturday, dipping down into single digits at 9°C.
There is a break in the clouds on Sunday, June 7, with sun peeking in and temperatures increasing to 18°C.
However, it may be the last rays we see for a while, as the new week calls for a high chance of rain and clouds from Monday until at least Wednesday.
ECCC
“Next week is a near-exact situation” added Fong. There’s going to be a brief break on Sunday when things will stabilize. Then another cold low coming from the north will stretch on Monday until Wednesday.
“It’s likely to see a scattered showers situation, and I don’t want to speak too early, but it’s also possible to have a thunderstorm next week.”
Next week’s daytime high may reach up to 20°C by mid-week, and overnight lows will hover between 10°C and 12°C.
If you’re looking for fun things to do around Vancouver, no matter what the weather forecast is, we’re here to help.
Invite your friends to check out our list of more than 40 fun and fantastic events happening in Vancouver in June.
From FIFA World Cup events to Italian Day, night markets, and more, there is so much to see and do around the city this month. Have fun!