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.

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, fallen trees force widespread highway closures in Kootenays

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Several major highways in southern B.C. remained closed Wednesday, Dec. 17, due to fallen trees, heavy snow and hazardous driving conditions.

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. 

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 

Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.

Special weather advisory issued for Kootenay Pass

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Drivers are being urged to take it slow and drive to conditions with a special weather warning in effect...

Winter storm warning issued for Kootenay Pass

Weather My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Highway 3 from Kootenay Pass to Paulson Summit is under a winter storm warning with 25 to 30cm expected...

Coastal cyclone to have slight impact on West Kootenay weather

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West Kootenay communities can expect to see more moisture and snow this week resulting from the bomb cyclone making...

Snowier and colder weather ahead in the Kootenays

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This week’s weather marks the start of a cold and snowy winter in the Kootenays, according to Environment Canada. A...

Severe storm could hit the Kootenays Wednesday

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Kootenay residents may want to batten down the hatches as a thunderstorm with heavy wind gusts is expected to...

Environment Canada predicts warmer than usual fall for Southern Interior Region

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The Kootenays can expect to see above-normal temperatures this fall, according to Environment Canada. The signal is strongest for September...

Smokey skies notice active for much of B.C. including Kootenays

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The Kootenays are among many other parts of B.C. that are under an air quality advisory due to increased...
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