1 week Ago By The Weather Network
A few days of wet weather are on the way for coastal sections of British Columbia after drier conditions blanketed the region for much of April. Folks heading out to vote in Monday’s election will have to grab an umbrella to head to the polls, which will be open Monday from 7:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m. in the Pacific Time Zone.
While this won’t be a blockbuster rainfall event, any measurable precipitation is good news this time of year as we inch closer to wildfire season . DON'T MISS: Get to know the hidden gems across Canada A low-pressure system will move into the B.C.
coast on Monday, bringing showers to the region throughout the day. Expect rain to start for the Central Coast on Monday morning, with the cold front dipping south through the day. Rain will arrive for your evening commute across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
Light rain will persist through the remainder of the evening. We’ll see more on-and-off showers Tuesday afternoon before tapering off into Tuesday evening. MUST SEE: Canada looking for its first 30C after a lacklustre spring so far Rainfall totals will remain on the lighter side, with a widespread 5-10 mm expected for the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
Some higher elevations, as well as communities up the coast toward Bella Bella, are on track to see 30 mm of rain from this event. Vancouver has only seen 63.3 mm of rain so far this month through April 25.
The city’s average April rainfall comes in around 85 mm. This upcoming batch of light rain will make a dent in the deficit, but we’ve still got some room for improvement. Stay with The Weather Network for your latest forecast across British Columbia.
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