There is finally rain in the forecast for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows this weekend.
Saturday’s forecast from Environment Canada calls for clouds and a few showers on Saturday, with a high of a seasonably cool 19 C.
Sunday too, there is a 60 per cent chance of showers, with a mix of sun and cloud, and a high of 21 C. The low will drop to 15 C both nights.
Prior to Friday morning’s rain, there had been just one day with measurable precipitation since June 15 at the Pitt Meadows weather station.
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There will be a mix of sun and cloud on Monday and Tuesday, with highs of 22 C and 24 C, before the sunshine returns Wednesday with a forecast high of 26 C.
The average daily temperature in July was 26.9 C in Pitt Meadows.
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