Overview

• Temperatures climbed into the mid-30s Celsius Wednesday in B.C.’s Interior, with Ashcroft and Lytton reaching around 35°C and Metro Vancouver spots hitting the mid-20s to high-20s.
• A strong high-pressure ridge funneled warm air northward, prompting Environment Canada to issue a special weather statement for the North Thompson region.
• Meteorologist Bobby Sekhon says an upper-level trough will bring clouds and showers, returning Metro Vancouver to seasonable temperatures by Thursday.
• The Lower Mainland can expect typical spring weather patterns following the brief warm spell.
• Environment Canada plans to release its official summer forecast at month’s end, projecting a probability of above-normal temperatures.