200 mm of rain or 20C and sunny? Canada’s holiday weekend forecast

Digital WritersThe Weather Network

Published on Apr. 6, 2023, 9:09 PM

Updated on Apr. 7, 2023, 10:59 PM

Wet weather in the west and dry conditions in the east will greet commuters across the country for the long holiday weekend.

Parts of Canada will head into the first long weekend of spring enjoying some truly spectacular spring-like weather.

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Warm conditions are likely on the Prairies with the region’s first 20°C temperature of the year possible for some. Calmer conditions will prevail over the east to make cleanup from this week’s rowdy storm much easier.

Meanwhile, parts of the West Coast are looking at a risk for heavy rainfall heading into the long weekend, which could throw a wrench in travel plans across the area.

Watch the forecast video above for all the details on the weather across Canada heading into the long weekend.