Greater Victoria can expect sunny weekend after rainy week

After a week of rain, and much of Vancouver Island being impacted by a yellow warning for rainfall, Greater Victoria can expect sunny skies over the weekend. 

According to Environment Canada, Thursday, March 19th, will continue to be a wet one in the capital region with periods of rain predicted throughout the day. The temperature is expected to remain steady throughout the day and night at between 10°C and 11°C. 

On Friday, just ahead of the weekend, one last day of rainfall can be expected. The forecast for Friday is calling for a high of 14°C with periods of rain that will cease around noon. From then on, a mix of sun and cloud can be expected through the evening. A bit of rain can be expected as well, with gusts between reaching up to 30 km/h and 50 km/h. The overnight low will be around 2°C. 

The sun will come out on Saturday, and it is expected to bring with it a high of 11°C. As the evening approaches, Environment Canada is expecting a 60% chance of rain in Greater Victoria. The overnight low will be around 5°C. 

Sunday will bring more sun, although the forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud. The high is predicted to be around 10°C, while the overnight low will drop to 1°C with clear skies.

To start off next week, Monday is currently expected to continue the trend of sunny skies through the day, but rain will return to the region in the evening. 

After Monday, more rain is expected up to the mid-week point. Highs will range between 11°C and 12°C next week while lows will get down to between 4°C and 5°C. 

Up-island, the skies may not be so sunny over the weekend. 

Nanaimo’s forecast is calling for rain on Saturday, with a mix of sun and cloud on Sunday and highs ranging between 9°C and 13°C throughout the week. Port Alberni will be similarly rainy, with average highs around 10°C. 

Tofino is still in the midst of a “Yellow Warning” from Environment Canada for rainfall, though the warning is expected to be lifted by Friday. Sunday and Monday are the only days in their forecast that do not feature rain. 

Further up-island, Port Hardy is looking at a full weekend of rain with highs only reaching around 7°C.