https://www.citynews1130.com/2021/06...mmer-forecast/
Lower Mainland heatwave not indicative of entire summer forecast: meteorologist
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – As the Lower Mainland is set to see potentially record-breaking temperatures this weekend, Meteorologist Michael Kuss says the early hot spell the region is experiencing isn’t necessarily what we’ll see over the next few months.
Vancouver 7 Day Forecast: A couple fresher days ahead before the heat returns. May not be able to find a spot at the beach this weekend. #Summer @NEWS1130 @CityNewsVAN pic.twitter.com/RT7ekVsnIb
— Michael Kuss (@Kusswx) June 22, 2021
He says the pattern is closer to normal, with temperatures expected to perhaps be slightly higher than normal and conditions a bit drier than usual.
“Even though it’s been incredibly dry through spring and we’re seeing this early summer hot spell. It’s not really an indicator of what will come sort of mid-to-late summer,” he explained. “I would take all that we’re seeing right now and just throw it out the window. It doesn’t mean anything when it has to do with the summer forecast.”
It’s the water temperatures we’ll want to keep an eye on if we want to get a taste of what’s to come.
“If we start to see the water temperatures, the sea surface temperatures really warming up, that will be an indicator of warmer temperatures all the way through the summer,” Michael added, noting it’s still a little early to say for sure what the months ahead will bring.