Heavy rain is in the forecast for Metro Vancouver, but B.C.’s Southern Interior will have considerably drier conditions.
According to Environment Canada, a vigorous frontal system will drench the South Coast with 50 mm of rain on Thursday, with winds of 50 to 70 km/h also in the forecast.
However, for the Okanagan and Shuwap, this week’s forecast is calling for a mixed bag of sun, clouds and showers.
Below are Environment Canada’s forecast for cities in the Southern Interior.
Salmon Arm
Wednesday: Mix of sun and clouds with a 70 per cent chance of showers. High 10 C, low 5 C.
Thursday: Cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 12 C, low 9 C.
Friday: Mix of sun and cloud. High 12 C, low 7 C.
Saturday: Cloudy. High 12 C, low 9 C.
Sunday: Cloudy with periods of rain. High 11 C, low 3 C.
Vernon
Wednesday: Cloudy with a 70 per cent chance of showers. High 9 C, low 5 C.
Thursday: Mix of sun and clouds, with a 40 per cent chance of overnight showers. High 12 C, low 8 C.
Friday: Mix of sun and cloud. High 12 C, low 6 C.
Saturday: Cloudy. High 12 C, low 7 C.
Sunday: Cloudy with a 40 to 60 per cent chance of showers. High 13 C, low 3 C.
Kelowna
Wednesday: Cloudy with a 70 per cent chance of showers. High 9 C, low 5 C.
Thursday: Mix of sun and clouds, with a 40 per cent chance of overnight showers. High 12 C, low 8 C.
Friday: Mix of sun and cloud. High 12 C, low 6 C.
Saturday: Cloudy. High 12 C, low 7 C.
Sunday: Cloudy with a 40 to 60 per cent chance of showers. High 13 C, low 3 C.
Penticton
Wednesday: Cloudy with a 70 per cent chance of showers. High 12 C, low 6 C.
Thursday: Mix of sun and clouds, with a 40 per cent chance of overnight showers. High 12 C, low 8 C.
Friday: Mix of sun and cloud. High 12 C, low 6 C.
Saturday: Cloudy. High 12 C, low 7 C.
Sunday: Cloudy with a 40 to 60 per cent chance of showers. High 13 C, low 3 C.
Osoyoos
Wednesday: Cloudy with a 70 per cent chance of showers. High 12 C, low 6 C.
Thursday: Mix of sun and clouds, with a 40 per cent chance of overnight showers. High 12 C, low 8 C.
Friday: Mix of sun and cloud. High 12 C, low 6 C.
Saturday: Cloudy. High 12 C, low 7 C.
Sunday: Cloudy with a 40 to 60 per cent chance of showers. High 13 C, low 3 C.