The Metro Vancouver weather forecast looks mainly cloudy with a chance of showers for the next couple of weeks but temperatures trending above seasonal are expected heading into the summer.
Following some wet weather on Tuesday, April 2, the sun peeked out in the Lower Mainland Wednesday morning. But the golden rays may be short-lived, as heavy cloud coverage and the possibility of showers looms in the evening.
Environment Canada meteorologist Lisa Erven told V.I.A. that some instability in the upper atmosphere has caused a mix of sun and cloud with a low risk of showers but no major storms are rolling in.
A cold front was responsible for Tuesday's heavier rainfall and is keeping temperatures a couple of degrees below the seasonal average, she added.
While near-normal temperatures are expected heading into the weekend, a weak system moving in the upper atmosphere could trigger showers on Saturday and Sunday.
The stormy, wet weather is expected to persist through the second week of April, with temperatures "trending at or below-seasonal," she said.
Metro Vancouver weather forecast for spring and summer
Environment Canada's seasonal forecast products show a 50 to 70 per cent chance of above-seasonal temperatures from mid-April to mid-May. That figure rises to a 60 to 80 per cent chance of above-seasonal temperatures when the range is extended to April, May, and June.
Since April is expected to have slightly below or normal temperatures overall, May and June need to trend on the warmer side to achieve these predictions.
Erven said the long-range forecasts continue to show that the region will experience temperatures above seasonal averages heading into the summer, extending as long as July or August.
However, the long-range predictions don't show the full scope of weather events.
Extreme heat or cold aren't depicted in the models, such as heat waves or Arctic fronts. These weather events are typically observed from five to 10 days out, meaning they aren't calculated into the overall forecast.
"As we move into April we can get any type of weather," Erven cautioned. "We can get colder than normal, record-breaking highs, late-season snowfall, and more.
"If you've got activities that are sensitive to weather, be mindful."
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