Weather

The average temperature in Prince George was 15.6 degrees, a half-degree above what we normally see for this time of year.

The heatwave that has blanketed much of Prince George is expected to remain in vogue for most of this week with daytime highs hovering between 27 and 30 degrees.

A Special Air Quality Statement has been put in place for Prince George and the surrounding area.

The forecast for next week is sunshine with temperatures in the low to mid 30's.

According to Environment Canada, Wednesday's high reached 30.6 degrees, beating the old mark of 28.8 set back in 1986.

Prince George was not among the 29 communities that established new daily highs for August 26th.

For anyone who may not have been able to enjoy some summer weather, this upcoming week is another chance to do so.

A severe thunderstorm 10 km southwest of Punchaw, an hour from PG, is moving northeast at 40 km/h.

The storm was moving at a moderate pace of about 20 kllometres per hour along the northeast.