BC Weather Records

• Temperature records tumble as arctic air chills B.C.

  Notably, just across the Yukon border, Watson Lake tied its temperature record for Jan. 12 when the mercury dropped to -49.4 C.

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  Jan 12
  
• B.C.’s December was warm, but not record-breaking

  Environment Canada says the mean temperature recorded at Vancouver International Airport last month was 7 C, making it the third warmest December since 1896.

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  Jan 2
  
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• B.C. weather: Temperature soars past 40 C in 5 cities amid heat wave

  Temperatures are expected to return to more seasonal values by Friday. Heat warnings may be issued if the nighttime temperatures are forecast to be 18 C or above.

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  Aug 16, 2023
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• B.C. high-pressure ridge leads to 20 new daily weather records

  Nearly all of the areas that set new records for June 8 were located in B.C.’s Interior, with the two exceptions being Whistler and Pemberton.

  Weather

  Jun 9, 2023
• Summer-like conditions in B.C.’s Interior topple temperature records, heightens flood risk

  The ongoing spell of summer-like weather in B.C. led to a slew of broken temperature records on Wednesday and has sped-up mountain snowmelt and worsened spring flood conditions. 

  Weather

  May 4, 2023
• BC weather: Hot spring weather dominates, brings another day of temperature records

  According to Environment Canada, a ridge of high pressure anchored over the province is bringing clear skies and warm spring weather.

  Environment

  Apr 30, 2023
• B.C. weather: Sunshine dominates forecast, temperature records set across province

  After a dozen daily temperature records were set in B.C. Friday, more could come Saturday and Sunday as a ridge of high pressure is projected to last throughout the weekend.

  Weather

  Apr 29, 2023
• Multiple weather records set in B.C. during warm Thanksgiving weekend

  According to Environment Canada, a ridge of high pressure brought unseasonably warm temperatures on Sunday and Monday.

  Weather

  Oct 11, 2022
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• 21 more daily heat records fall; B.C. cities brush up against 30 C

  The Lower Mainland, the Sunshine Coast and west Vancouver Island have now reached Drought Level 5, meaning adverse impacts to socio-economic or ecosystem values are almost certain.

  Weather

  Oct 7, 2022
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• More daily records as B.C. heat wave continues

  In the province’s Southern Interior, the record-setting temperatures ranged from nearly 35 degrees to just over 42 degrees.

  Weather

  Jul 30, 2022