Metro Vancouverites will get a break from the rainy winter weather this weekend with warmer temperatures and sunny skies in the forecast.

Environment Canada is forecasting highs of 9 C and mainly sunshine on Friday and Saturday.

Temperatures are expected to reach 14 C on Sunday and 15 C on Monday.

Metro Vancouverites can expect double-digit highs for the rest of next week, although the agency is forecasting rain on Tuesday and Wednesday.

A high of 15 C on Monday would set a new daily record for March 12. The highest temperature recorded on that day was 14.7 C back in 1998.

A detailed forecast for the region is available on Environment Canada's website.