Chill values nearing -20 C are expected for inland parts of the North Coast
‘It’s a good year for St. Nick for sure, at least in Canada’
About 1,000 new daily temperature marks were set between June 24 to July 4
Prince George, Peace River, Stewart, Terrace and Kitimat among areas affected
Central coast could see up to 150 millimetres of rain, Fraser Valley could get up to 100 mm
Researchers say a rainy North would also have devastating consequences for people and wildlife
Weather Network: B.C., Prairies should see more rain, colder than average temperatures
Rescue workers are also searching debris along Lougheed Highway
Rainfall of 60 to 90 mm predicted for Coquihalla from Hope to Merritt: Environment Canada
Expect rain on the coast, and snow as system heads east
Funnel the latest in a series of unusual weather events in B.C. this year
Fewer than half of area residents have an outage plan or emergency kit at home
B.C. can expect near-normal temperatures, and a normal amount of rain with heavier falls
Some models suggest storm will remain far offshore, others indicate it will travel across peninsula
Another heatwave is expected to hit southern B.C., with temperatures nearing 40 degrees
Health Canada warns that frequent exposure to elevated levels of benzene has been linked to cancer
Scorching temperatures have left crops in poor condition across wide swaths of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Conditions are favourable for very strong winds, large hail and heavy rain in at least eight regions
Relief is still days away for eastern B.C. and the Prairies
Temperatures higher overnight than they would normally be during the day for this time of the year
