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Cooling trend sets in across Metro Vancouver<\/strong><\/p>\n In this early stretch of July<\/strong>, Metro Vancouver<\/strong> is transitioning into a cooler<\/strong>, more unsettled pattern<\/strong>, marked by a weakening ridge of high pressure<\/strong> and the approach of an upper low<\/strong>. According to Environment Canada meteorologist Gary Lee<\/strong>, the shift will gradually ease the above-average heat<\/strong> seen over recent days.<\/p>\n \u201cThese two features are slowly moving eastwards, so we’re looking at a slow cooling trend<\/strong>,\u201d Lee notes, explaining the atmospheric changes underway across British Columbia\u2019s South Coast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A mild, mixed start to the week<\/strong><\/p>\n This Wednesday, July 2<\/strong>, temperatures are expected to be slightly cooler<\/strong> than on Canada Day<\/strong>, with highs of about 23 \u00b0C (73.4 \u00b0F)<\/strong> near the shoreline<\/strong> and warmer<\/strong> conditions further inland<\/strong>. The day will begin sunny<\/strong>, but as the high-pressure ridge<\/strong> shifts east, clouds<\/strong> are forecast to build during the afternoon and evening. There’s a 30% chance of light showers<\/strong> in Metro Vancouver<\/strong> by Wednesday night<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s going to be scattered<\/strong>, with some damp spots<\/strong>,\u201d says Lee. \u201cIt\u2019s a weakening system<\/strong>, nothing particularly strong.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday brings more clouds and cooler air<\/strong><\/p>\n By Thursday morning<\/strong>, this pattern of intermittent cloud<\/strong> and diminishing warmth<\/strong> continues. A high of around 20 \u00b0C (68 \u00b0F)<\/strong> is anticipated, with a mix of sun and cloud<\/strong> dominating the skies. Clouds and potential rain<\/strong> are expected to clear out<\/strong> by Thursday afternoon<\/strong>, although variability in the weather pattern<\/strong> remains.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Uncertainty grows heading into the weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday<\/strong> is forecast to begin on the cooler side<\/strong>, but the outlook is less certain<\/strong>, with another disturbance<\/strong> forming over the region. \u201cFriday clouds over again<\/strong> with a disturbance forming right over us<\/strong>,\u201d Lee explains, highlighting the lack of clarity<\/strong> regarding the timing and reach<\/strong> of any showers.<\/p>\n Because of the weak nature<\/strong> of this system, it’s even possible that precipitation<\/strong> might not reach the ground<\/strong> in many areas of Metro Vancouver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Showers likely on Saturday, but not guaranteed<\/strong><\/p>\n Heading into the weekend<\/strong>, the forecast remains unsettled<\/strong>. Saturday<\/strong> currently shows the highest likelihood for light showers<\/strong>, while Sunday<\/strong> appears dry<\/strong>\u2014though both could shift depending on how the system develops. Importantly, no severe weather<\/strong> is expected at this stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cooling trend sets in across Metro Vancouver In this early stretch of July, Metro Vancouver is transitioning into a cooler, more unsettled pattern, marked by a weakening ridge of high pressure and the approach of an upper low. According to Environment Canada meteorologist Gary Lee, the shift will gradually ease the above-average heat seen over […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":2955,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n