We are about to set a major record here in Vancouver, as Tuesday was our 27th day of 90 degrees or higher this year, tying the record set way back in 1906. The next 90-degree day will bring us to 28, breaking that long-standing record.
Between dense smoke and hazy skies plus an infiltration of cooler marine air, it wasn’t looking like we would reach 90 degrees Wednesday. At least not while I was writing this column in the early afternoon with the 2 p.m. temperature at 81 degrees. If it did reach 90, then we have the blue ribbon.
More marine air is on tap for today and Friday, and hopefully, blue skies will return after morning clouds. With the heat and smoke gone today through Saturday, it should be quite pleasant. I expect highs near 80 degrees plus or minus depending on how much cloud cover we have.
Beginning Sunday, things begin to warm up once again, and I expect Sunday or Monday we’ll get that 90-degree record-breaking high temperature. Next week looks dry and warm with most likely more smoke and haze. There are too many wildfires around the West Coast to get away from it entirely.
