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Low temperature record falls for Prince George

Prince George recorded its coldest temperature for October 13th this morning (Monday) according to Environment Canada.

“Prince George Airport registered a low temperature of minus 9.5, which broke the record of minus 7.0, set in 1993,” said Environment Canada Meteorologist Gary Dickinson.

Dickinson said the Prince George area is still under a ridge of high pressure, but temperatures will be slightly warmer.

“For early in the week, we’re looking at a low temperature tonight of minus six, and for Tuesday, a low temperatures of minus five,” he said.

“It does remain chilly, not as chilly as last night, but we’re still looking at temperatures well below seasonal, normally for this time of year we expect a low of zero.”

However, Dickinson said he doesn’t expect any more records to fall this week.

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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