Environment Canada’s predictions show a rainy week coming up for Victoria. (Unsplash)

Environment Canada’s predictions show a rainy week coming up for Victoria. (Unsplash)

Here comes the rain: Victoria can expect post Thanksgiving showers all week

Mild, rainy weather expected from Tuesday to Saturday

  • Oct. 13, 2019 12:00 a.m.

Get out your rain gear, Victoria.

After a mostly sun-filled Thanksgiving long weekend, showers are returning, with Environment Canada predicting rain from Tuesday to Saturday.

READ ALSO: Greater Victoria could see a months worth of rain within a week this fall

But before the rain starts, Victorians can enjoy a bit of sun with their turkey. Thanksgiving Monday will see a high of 14 C and a mix of sun and cloud.

On Tuesday, the temperature won’t drop, but the precipitation sure will. Tuesday will see a high of 13 C and showers, followed by a high of 14 C and showers on Wednesday.

Showers keep coming but the temperature stays consistent between Thursday and Friday, with highs of 12 C and 13 C expected respectively.

Much of the same can be expected Saturday, with a high of 13 C and a 60 per cent chance of rain.

The Weather Network’s offical 2019 Fall Forecast predicted an extra rainy fall season in Victoria, with potential for a month’s worth of rain to fall in roughly on week.

READ ALSO: Chilly October sets temperature record for Victoria

This week’s rainy weather comes after a spell of cold, dry weather in Victoria, which experts say was caused a by a high pressure ridge preventing an insulative cloud cover from forming over the region.

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