Metro Vancouver weather forecast shows sun, warm temperatures [Video]

Metro Vancouver may be in for an early spring this week as the local forecast predicts several days of sun and high temperatures that could break records.

According to Environment Canada, Vancouver is expected to see sun through next Tuesday, with temperatures rising steadily into the weekend.

Parts of the Fraser Valley are expected to see some of the highest temperatures with projections for Saturday and Sunday reaching 21 C in Abbotsford. According to the federal weather agency, the average high for March 16 and 17 in Abbotsford is about 11 C. The previous record for March 17 in the city was set in 1947 at 20.6 C.

Closer to the water, Vancouver will see temperatures spike to 17 C on Saturday, which could tie a historic record set in 1983.

The long-range forecast in the Lower Mainland, parts of the Okanagan, the Kooteneys and Northern B.C. is showing sunshine into next week.

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