Spectacular shades of fall in Vancouver

As fall settles in Vancouver,leaves in vivid hues of yellow, orange and red take over the city.

The bright foliage stands out even more this year against the brilliant blue autumn skies and gleaming sun.

So far, it's been an exceptional October.

We're currently on Day Sevenof asunny stretch in Vancouver, and the forecast calls for sixmore days before the rain arrives next Tuesday.

According to CBCsenior meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe, it's not unusual for October to have these strong high-pressure ridges. But what is unusual is the mild weather. Temperatures have climbed tothemid teens this month.

While it may feel like we've broken some records in October, the record for consecutive days without measurable rain at Vancouver International Airportis 24 days,and dates back to 1986.

"But we might maketop 10 driest," says Wagstaffe.

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