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New temperature records unlikely during PG heatwave

The first major heat wave of the summer will be with us a few more days according to Environment Canada.

PG did not smash any temperature records yesterday (Wednesday) despite a mark of 32 degrees – the all-time high is 34 degrees, which was set back in 1998.

In addition, the temperature record for July 28th (today) is 35 degrees, which was set back in 1934.

Meteorologist, Ken Dosanjh told MyPGNow.com it will still be quite warm during the August long-weekend, but it won’t be as sweltering as it’s been.

“We are still looking at above-seasonal temperatures but we are kind of looking at the high-twenties. Generally, it should feel pretty nice and we are expecting that gradual cool off because the ridge of high pressure, which has been the dominant weather feature in British Columbia will start to breakdown.”

“So, looking into the weekend, it should generally be a nice weekend and not significantly hot. But, it will be more summer like. Moving into next week, that is when we are going to see a little more cloud cover and possible chances of showers as we cool down to seasonal temperatures.”

Monday’s high is expected to dip to 22 degrees with a 60% chance of showers during the evening.

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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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