Environment Canada says unseasonably hot temperatures in British Columbia will persist over the coming days, with special weather statements warning of high river streamflows due to melting snow in hard-hit communities in the province’s interior.
The weather agency’s statements covering the region warn of daytime temperatures anywhere from 10 to 15 degrees above seasonal norms and little relief expected at night.
Saturday saw several heat records shattered across B.C., with many communities breaking or tying daily maximum temperature marks.
Agassiz saw temperatures of 31.6 C, topping the record of 31.3 C set in 2018. Fort Nelson set a new record of 28.1 C, breaking the old one of 25.6 C set in 1973.
Temperatures at the Squamish Airport reached 32.4 C,
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