In Abbotsford, it’s forecasted to reach up to 23 C, just under the record of 25 C.<\/p>\n
The upcoming forecast is “a bit of a gift,” according to Environment Canada meteorologist Jennifer Kowal.<\/p>\n
Clouds will keep the city grey for the end of the week, she says, but a sunny streak is expected to start this weekend and last for several days.<\/p>\n
Thursday\u00a0and Friday\u00a0(Oct. 1 and\u00a02)\u00a0will be mostly cloudy with a scattering of showers,\u00a0as a system passes north of Vancouver. Highs around the seasonal average of 16 C are expected both days, with nights dropping down to 11 C.<\/p>\n
Warm ridge to bring sunny skies<\/p>\n
A ridge of high pressure may be the most popular thing to come to Canada from the U.S. in some time, at least in B.C.<\/p>\n
And, it’s tariff-free.<\/p>\n
“That ridge is going to steer away anything coming next week,” says Kowal.<\/p>\n
The ridge already exists and is pushing the aforementioned system north of Vancouver. By the weekend it’ll have moved north, creating blue skies and sunny days for several days.<\/p>\n
The streak is expected to last at least through Monday, with temperatures peaking around 18 C each day in Vancouver. Sunday, Oct. 4, is expected to be the warmest day.<\/p>\n
“It could be a little bit warmer inland,” explains Kowal. “If it’s sunny for enough days and the earth is able to hold onto that heat, we could see temperatures inland a couple of degrees warmer.”<\/p>\n
In areas of Metro Vancouver further East, like Surrey and Langley, temperatures could break the 20 C barrier.<\/p>\n
In Abbotsford, it could reach up to 23 C, just under the record of 25 C.<\/p>\n
Kowal notes that while the mercury may reach up and touch 19 C in Vancouver, it won’t stay there very long. The maximum heat is expected between 2 and 4 p.m. each day, but that will\u00a0drop quickly after.<\/p>\n
“I’ve noticed it myself:\u00a0people\u00a0staying out for the sunset, because it’s earlier,” she says. “But the temp goes down so fast once the sun leaves at this time of year.”<\/p>\n
Temperatures will likely drop down to 10 C each night, as there will be\u00a0no cloud cover to keep the heat in.<\/p>\n
Dry, warm weather could continue next week<\/p>\n
Next week the ridge is expected to keep serious weather away for a while. Some cloud cover may move in on Tuesday and Wednesday, but Kowal says that it should still be relatively sunny, dry\u00a0and warm. Temperatures could still hit 18 C in Vancouver.<\/p>\n
“It doesn’t really look like there’s any significant weather until maybe Thursday and\u00a0Friday (Oct. 8 and 9),” she says.<\/p>\n
Even then, the models aren’t agreeing on what will happen.<\/p>\n
The sunny streak is unusual for early October, as Vancouver normally experiences a more active weather pattern after the fall equinox.<\/p>\n
“Because of this nice weather we’re having, all I can say is: enjoy it,” she says. “We’re getting into\u00a0the time of year with more active weather.”<\/p>\n
“Take advantage of the nice weather.”<\/p>\n
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