Some raindrops are expected to make a significant splash in Vancouver next week.
The seven-day Vancouver weather forecast includes what is shaping up to be the first proper rainstorm following a long stretch of nearly bone-dry conditions.
While temperatures have tapered off down near seasonal averages since the heat wave, only a few showers have fallen.
On Friday, July 26, V.I.A.'s Downtown Centre Weatherhood station forecasts mainly sunshine with a high of 22 C and a low of 14 C. Saturday's forecast includes similar conditions, with a high of 22 C and a low of 15 C (see slide two).
Clouds are expected to roll in on Sunday, with temperatures reaching a high of 21 C and a low of 15 C; there's also a 30 per cent chance of showers later in the day.
Vancouver weather forecast includes a shift to rain as next week begins
Locals should brace for a shift to wet weather Monday, as what appears to be an organized rainstorm is slated to drench the downtown core. Up to 20 mm of rainfall could fall throughout Monday, with temperatures expected to be slightly cooler, with a high of 18 C and a low of 16 C.
The wet weather is expected to persist through Tuesday and taper off in the morning, with only 5 mm of rainfall expected.
Wednesday's forecast includes the possibility of showers but temperatures are also expected to start warming back up near seasonal averages, with a high of 21 C expected.
Thursday is expected to see a return to sunshine.
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