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You might not want to abandon your poolside plans for the weekend, despite the recent rain.

While Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­has seen some gloomy weather over the past few days, the forecast calls for a sunny change of pace during the weekend. 

Staring on Friday, Aug. 7, Environment Canada calls for dreary skies with showers during the day and a 60% chance of showers at night. Following this, Saturday is expected to be cloudy with a 40% chance of showers in the morning. However, skies are expected to clear in the afternoon, with daytime highs reaching 21°C; the evening is expected to be clear with a low of 13°C.

On Sunday, the forecast calls for bright sunshine and a high of 23°C with a low of 15°C at night. Monday is expected to be especially toasty in parts of the city, with the forecast calling for a high of 23°C along the coast and a soaring high of 26°C inland. While the skies are expected to stay clear overnight, Tuesday is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud during the day with a slightly cooler high of 20°C.

Wednesday and Thursday are both expected to be cloudy.

Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Weather Forecast

Photo: Environment Canada

Environment Canada has revisited its three-month summer forecast to include September. Models show above average temperatures. Right now, the forecast shows the Lower Mainland should see temperatures between 0.5°C and 1°C above average through the season.

Read more HERE.