Metro Vancouver could see some soaring temperatures before a system brings moisture to the region over the weekend.
Starting on Wednesday, April 30, V.I.A.'s Downtown Centre Weatherhood station shows a high of 14 C and a low of 9 C with a mix of sun and cloud (see slide two).
These mild temperatures aren't far off seasonal, which are a high of 15 C and a low of 7 C, based on Environment Canada's historical climate data.
However, Thursday's forecast includes significantly warmer weather, with a daytime high of 18 C expected in Vancouver's downtown core.
Other parts of Metro Vancouver will see temperatures climb on Thursday. Surrey City Centre's station shows a high of 16 C on Wednesday and a high of 22 C on Thursday. Coquitlam Centre is expected to be even warmer, with highs of 17 C and 23 C.
The Fraser Valley's Weatherhood station in Abbotsford shows a soaring daytime high of 23 C (see slide three).
Environment Canada expects some places to see even hotter temperatures, with some inland areas climbing to 25 C on Thursday. With the humidity, these temperatures may feel more like 26 C.
Metro Vancouver 7-day weather forecast: Weekend rain
The seven-day forecast includes a shift back to dreary weather starting on Friday.
Friday's forecast includes a 47 per cent chance of showers in the downtown Vancouver area, with up to 1 mm of precipitation. However, temperatures will remain mild, with a high of 20 C.
Most of the rainfall is expected overnight Friday as the low-pressure system moves across the region.
Saturday's forecast includes up to 4 mm of precipitation and a significantly cooler daytime high of 14 C.
The sun is expected to peek out again on Sunday, with temperatures rising a degree to 15 C as a ridge of high pressure builds following the storm pattern. Monday's forecast builds on this warmer trend, with a high of 18 C.
Environment Canada calls for above-average temperatures in May, although the precipitation signal is unclear.
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