Metro Vancouver's shift to a wetter and slightly cooler week might start with a bang or a few of them today.
On Tuesday, June 13, Environment Canada calls for the risk of thunderstorms and a 60 per cent chance of showers throughout the day. A high of 20 C is expected during the day, dropping down to 13 C overnight.
The federal weather department has also issued a special weather statement, which covers New West, Burnaby, Vancouver, the North Shore, Richmond, and Delta. Wind gusts of up to 70 km/h are expected as a cold front sweeps across the south coast.
While skies are expected to clear Wednesday, temperatures are expected to be slightly cooler, with a high of 19 C during the day and a low of 11 C overnight. Temperatures are expected to remain steady through Thursday but clouds are expected to start rolling in overnight.
Friday's forecast includes a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 21 C during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a low of 14 C.
Showers are possible on both days over the weekend, while the evenings are expected to be cloudy but dry.
Metro Vancouver weather forecast
- Have a look at the complete Metro Vancouver weather forecast for summer from Environment Canada.
- Find out why epic thunderstorms are so rare in the region.
With files from Julie MacLellan
