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Here comes the sun Weather prognosticators say Victoria is in for one hot summer Kevin Laird
cloudy people are more reluctant.” Prince of Whales runs four to five trips a day in late spring. The numbers increase threefold in July and August, says Duthie. Fear not Victoria, a warm, dry summer is “You can’t beat the warm weather.” on the way. Victoria boasts the highest average Weather forecasters are predicting abovemaximum temperature in Canada at 15.3 C. normal temperatures and less rainfall along and the highest average minimum at 7.1 C. B.C.’s south coast this summer. The city records 2,109 hours of sunshine “The combination of high pressure and every year and is blessed with 308 sunny above-normal sea surface temperatures in days. the northeast Pacific will lead to a slightly Paul Nursey, president and CEO of Tourism warmer-than-normal summer with reduced Victoria, says while chances of rainfall,” sunny, warm weather said the season “People are friendlier when it’s is a surprise when forecast from Accuwarmer. They love their hot weather tourists visit here, it Weather, a for-profit doesn’t draw them to weather forecasting here. We’re very fortunate. ” the city. service. “Customers choose The prediction is – Alex Spence to come to the good news for those Inner Harbour carver destination because who make their they have a strong living in Victoria and connection and want to come. Weather depend on good weather. doesn’t go into their decision, but it’s great First Nation carver Alex Spence spends for their experiences and their memories,” he most of his days along the Inner Harbour adds. honing his craft. He notices a change of Mayor Dean Fortin isn’t surprised Victoria attitude from people when the sun shines. will see a brighter summer this year. It fits the “People are friendlier when it’s warmer,” city’s psyche, he says. he says. “They love their hot weather here. “It reflects the personality of Victorians; We’re very fortunate.” Sunny personalities – always bringing Ben Duthie, spokesperson for Prince of comfort and joy.” Whales, says warm weather has a huge Victorians may have to wait a few days for impact on whale watching, although whales that sunny weather to appear. Environment can be found in Juan de Fuca Strait anytime Canada is predicting cloudy weather over the of the year. Victoria long weekend with highs of 17 C. “If the sun comes out early our phone starts ringing by 9:30 and never quits. If it’s klaird@blackpress.ca
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