Residents and visitors on Salt Spring Island can look forward to a significant warm-up this weekend, as pleasant conditions are forecast to follow a period of light rain. According to The Weather Network, temperatures are expected to climb early next week, with Monday, April 20 reaching 17°C, marking the warmest day of the week and sitting about 3.5°C above the historical April average high.
The upcoming improvement in weather follows a mixed start to the weekend. Saturday evening, April 18, will bring a 70 per cent chance of light rain, with 2 to 4 millimetres of precipitation expected overnight. Sunday, April 19, will remain cloudy with a chance of showers and a high of 15°C.
Those planning to spend time on the water will see more favourable conditions as the weekend progresses. While Environment Canada has currently issued a strong wind warning for the Strait of Georgia, marine conditions are expected to calm by the weekend with light winds forecast for both Saturday and Sunday. This shift will provide better conditions for boating and marine activities compared to the current high winds.
The warming trend is well-timed for the island’s peak spring season, which includes the start of the Salt Spring Saturday Market. With sunny skies and a high of 17°C forecast for Monday, and clear evening conditions expected at 13°C, the weather will be suitable for popular outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and whale watching.
