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PG heat wave expected to end during May long weekend; Smoky Skies Bulletin in effect

The summer-like weather that has come over BC led to some new temperature records over the weekend.

However, Environment Canada Meteorologist Trevor Smith told Vista Radio PG came up a wee bit shy.

“We had about 60 temperatures set across BC during the weekend but none in Prince George. Yesterday (Sunday) the record was 30.6, which was set back in 1924 – we recorded right along 30 so just a few tenths of a degree kind of below the record for May 14th.”

Smith added we might see a new temperature record set today (Monday) with a high of 29 degrees – the record for May 15th is 27.8.

He mentioned while conditions will remain 10-15 degrees above seasonal, a break in the weather pattern is expected to come just in time for the May long weekend.

“The average high for this time of year is around 16 degrees – this week from Wednesday through Friday we are looking at highs of mid to upper 20s still and then as we get into the weekend we are looking at a trough through the Pacific, which hopefully leads to a cool down and some rain in the forecast,” said Smith.

In addition, Smoky Skies Bulletin has been issued for much of the Prince George area along with a special weather statement for excessive heat.

“That’s from fires from the BC Peace and from Alberta as the wildfire smoke from those fires is kind of being drawn in with this easterly flow across the Central Interior. That is something to be mindful of – it’s not quite in the form of an air quality advisory yet as the smoke will kind of stay more aloft.”

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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