Rain returns to Vancouver this week before big temperature spike | Daily Hive

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Vancouver has experienced a stretch of gorgeous weather recently that has had residents swapping their coats for shorts, but you may need to pull out the umbrella for at least one day this week.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is forecasting rain to return possibly as early as overnight on Monday, April 27.

While periods of rain or drizzle are expected to roll in on Tuesday, the skies over Metro Vancouver will clear up by later this week, and temperatures are set to spike.

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“We’ve got a weak system coming onshore, with increasing clouds starting later today,” said ECCC meteorologist Brian Proctor.

“There is a chance of showers overnight, and a better chance of showers or rain on Tuesday. Winds will also be coming up south-east through the Georgia Strait on Tuesday morning and early afternoon.”

Winds will gust up to 20 km an hour on Monday, and up to 30 km an hour on Tuesday.

The week’s lowest daytime temperature is expected to be on April 28, just 14°C. Overnight lows will dip down to 8°C for several days.

However, the Vancouver weather is about to get plenty warm throughout the region by the weekend, jumping up by 8°C in just a few days.

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“A big upper ridge will establish over B.C. and dry things out,” explained Proctor. “There’s not a whole lot of cloud, and temperatures will climb high above seasonal.

“The seasonal daytime high is 14°C, with a low of 6°C. However, this weekend will see temperatures of 22°C by the water, and over 25°C inland as we head into May.

If you’re looking for a fun activity to do around Vancouver this week, we’ve got you covered, no matter what’s in the forecast.

Check out these 20 fantastic events happening in Metro Vancouver from Monday, April 27 to Sunday, May 3, including TJ Fest, Karan Aujla, the DOXA documentary festival, and more.