Bone-dry July continues in B.C. with sizzling temperatures, high fire risk
An incoming ridge of high pressure will continue B.C.'s bone-dry July trend, along with above-seasonal temperatures this week, keeping the threat for wildfires high
With not a drop of rainfall recorded at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) so far this month, it’s no wonder the fire danger remains high for this time of year.
This year is now the most destructive wildfire season ever in terms of area burned across the province of B.C., say government officials.
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An incoming ridge will continue this bone-dry July trend, along with above-seasonal temperatures this week.
Wednesday to Friday
Areas: Southern B.C.
Timing: Wednesday to Friday
Weather: Temperatures are expected to soar five to 10 degrees above seasonal Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for B.C.’s South Coast. The hottest temperatures will be impacting the Osoyoos and Okanagan valleys, extending up to Kamloops, where mid-to-high 30s are forecast.
Vancouver and the island are expected to be slightly cooler with a helpful onshore flow, but humidex values could still inch into the 30s.
This ridge of high pressure will also extend the very dry conditions, worsening the already exceptional drought that has gripped several regions of the province. Some relief may be possible into the weekend as the weather pattern shakes up.
Confidence: High
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