Tag: Environment Canada

Air quality warnings expand across southern B.C. due to lingering wildfire smoke

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Wildfire smoke blanketed southern B.C. on Friday, prompting widespread air quality warnings.

Orange air quality alert issued as wildfire smoke blankets parts of B.C.

Health Emily Joveski -
Air quality warnings have been upgraded to orange for several regions of southern and central B.C. as wildfire smoke is expected to linger for the next 24 to 48 hours.

Terrace breaks 36 year old heat record for July 21

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
Terrace has set a new preliminary heat record for July 21 after temperatures reached 33.1 C, surpassing the previous record of 32.5 C set in 1990. Records in the area date back to 1912.

Heat warning issued for Terrace and Kitimat

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Terrace and Kitimat, with daytime highs expected to reach the low 30s through Wednesday. Residents are urged to take precautions against heat related illness.

Hotter than normal summer ahead for B.C., say federal forecasters

Weather Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is likely headed for a warmer-than-normal summer, with Environment Canada forecasting above-average temperatures across much of the province.

Snowfall warning issued for Terrace and Kitimat as up to 25 cm expected

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Terrace and Kitimat, with up to 25 cm of snow possible and rapidly changing travel conditions expected through the day.

Heavy flurries expected in Terrace and Kitimat through Friday

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
Heavy flurries are expected to impact Terrace and Kitimat through Friday afternoon, with sudden reductions in visibility possible during intense bursts. Environment Canada is warning travellers to prepare for rapidly changing conditions on Highways 16 and 37.

Arctic outflow warning issued for Terrace and Kitimat

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
Environment Canada has issued a yellow Arctic outflow warning for inland areas of the North Coast, including Terrace and Kitimat, with wind chill values near or below minus 20 expected through Thursday morning.

Terrace breaks 93-year-old temperature record

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
Terrace set a new daily temperature record on January 13, reaching 9.6°C and surpassing a mark that had stood since 1933, following an unusually warm weather pattern after a recent atmospheric river.

Atmospheric river brings heavy rain, snow risk to Terrace and Kitimat

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
Residents in the Terrace and Kitimat area are being advised to prepare for severe weather over the next couple of days, as Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning and special weather statement due to an incoming atmospheric river bringing heavy rain, possible snow, and hazardous travel conditions.

Winter storm expected to hit Terrace and Kitimat region

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
A winter storm is expected to bring up to 35 centimetres of snow to inland areas along Highway 37 near Kitimat this weekend, with hazardous travel conditions possible across the North Coast.

Terrace and Kitimat under rainfall warning with 50–70 mm forecast

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Terrace and Kitimat, with 50 to 70 millimetres of heavy rain expected by tonight. Residents are being urged to watch for pooling water, reduced visibility, and possible washouts as the system moves through the region.

Heavy rainfall warning in effect for Kitimat

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
A rainfall warning is in effect for Kitimat as up to 70 mm of rain is expected today through early Friday morning. Environment Canada warns of pooling water, difficult road conditions, and possible washouts near rivers and creeks.

Heavy smoke expected across B.C. as wildfire season rages on

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia wildfire officials say late-season heat waves and heavy smoke are signalling a longer and more challenging wildfire season extending into the fall.

Smoke and heat blanket B.C. as late-summer heat records fall

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Smoke and high temperatures are settling over large parts of British Columbia, just a week after the last record-breaking heat wave.

B.C. Hydro encourages energy conservation as temperatures soar

Provincial Emily Joveski -
High temperatures that have blanketed parts of British Columbia this week are expected to cool gradually in the coming days. 
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