Burnaby is in for a wet weekend to close out 2023.
However, the rain may ease up just in time for the final countdown.
Weatherhood's latest forecast, as of this publication, Dec. 28, is calling for a 30 per cent chance of precipitation for Sunday night, Dec. 31.
That's predicted to drop to a less than 15 per cent chance by midnight on Jan. 1 for those planning to celebrate the new year outside.
Cloudy skies and a slight southwest breeze will make up the first 2024 sky across the city.
Temperatures for New Year's Eve is expected to drop to 5°C when the calendar switches to 2024. The daily high earlier in the afternoon may reach 10°C.
The entire weekend's precipitation is expected to begin tomorrow night, Dec. 29, starting at 40 per cent before increasing to 80 per cent by Saturday night, Dec. 30.
Weatherhood is calling for up to 5 mm of rain in Burnaby by that time before it starts to settle by Sunday afternoon.
New Year's Eve events
Here's a list of known New Year's Eve activities taking place in Burnaby:
Glitz and Glamour Gala at the Hilton
- When: Sunday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m.
- Where: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown (6083 McKay Ave.)
- Tickets: $70-$135, available online or by phone 1-855-985-5000
New Year’s Gala – Gala de Réveillon at the Portuguese Cultural Centre
- When: Sunday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m.
- Where: Portuguese Cultural Centre (5455 Imperial St.)
- Tickets: Call 604-873-2979
- When: Sunday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.
- Where: The Admiral Pub and Grill (4125 Hastings St.)
- Tickets: $95, call for tickets at 604-774-8528
The Rec Room New Year’s Eve Bash 2024
- When: Sunday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
- Where: The Rec Room Brentwood (1920 Willingdon Ave., Unit 21-06)
- Tickets: $54-$106.50, tickets available online
- Note: Age 19+, will have DJ, game band, arcade games, live entertainment
