After a cooler-than-usual spring, some British Columbians enjoyed July’s heat wave, but after several days of record high temperatures, they may be wondering how much more of it lies ahead.
Heat warnings have been in place for most of the province for days and temperatures of up to 40C have been recorded.
Environment Canada blames the heat for the strong high-pressure ridge and is issuing daily warnings for heat-related illness symptoms.
The hot weather is sticking around for a while, but those ready for a break may be eager to hear that the heat wave will soon be over.
According to federal forecasters, the weather pattern causing the heat will change early next week, with the upper part bringing a cooler air mass over the province.
In Vancouver, that means a temperature drop of about 10 degrees.
The city has seen highs around 30 degrees most days this week and is expected to sweat for a few more days before a cooler air mass moves in.
Environment Canada’s forecast for Friday calls for daytime highs of 20 to 21 C on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with a chance of showers at least part of the time.
If the forecast is correct, the rain and cooler weather won’t arrive until Monday night, meaning it will remain hot and sunny through the long weekend.
Kelowna can also expect a drop of 10 degrees or more. The forecast calls for weekend temperatures of 35 to 37 degrees before humidity is factored in, but Tuesday’s predicted high is just 24.
In Lytton, a village that broke a Canadian record last July for the hottest temperature ever recorded, the difference between weekend and weekday weather is expected to be even more pronounced.
Environment Canada is predicting weekend highs between 35 and 40, but by Tuesday it should be 18 degrees colder.
Vancouver Islanders may see a less dramatic transition to cooler weather. The maximum temperature on Sunday is 26 degrees, on Monday – 23, and on Tuesday – 21.
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