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Fort Nelson ties daily heat record as temperatures climb to 31.6 C

Fort Nelson matched a daily temperature record Tuesday as a stretch of hot weather pushed temperatures to 31.6 C.

Heat warning issued for northeast B.C. as temperatures climb

Residents across northeast B.C. are being urged to take precautions as Environment Canada warns of rising temperatures in the region.

Hotter than normal summer ahead for B.C., say federal forecasters

British Columbia is likely headed for a warmer-than-normal summer, with Environment Canada forecasting above-average temperatures across much of the province.

Hold on to your hat! Wind warning issued for Saturday

Winds exceeding 100 km/h are expected for southern sections of the Peace region, but the entire area is under a moderate wind warning for the first day of this weekend. 

Snow accumulation depletes by 20 per cent in the Northern Rockies

An above average, but slowly depleting, accumulation of snow remains in Fort Nelson after December’s wet, wintery, wonderland of weather.  

Drought conditions persist in northeastern B.C.

A dry summer and warmer-than-average fall did not help to alleviate an ongoing level two drought in the northeast.  
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Extreme cold alert issued for northern B.C. as temperatures plummet to –45 C with wind chill

The temperature in Fort Nelson will drop as low as –45 C with the windchill overnight in the community, prompting Environment Canada to issue a yellow-level weather alert.  

Drivers in the Northern Rockies cautioned of ‘reduced’ visibility amid snowfall warnings

Weather warnings were issued for the northeast as over ten centimetres of snow are anticipated to fall while temperatures plummet.  

Residents reminded to clear roadways ahead of anticipated winter parad-ice

The Northern Rockies are expected to be pummeled by snow over the next week, and the municipality is reminding community members of their responsibilities after snowsqualls.  

‘Snow, ice pellets, and the potential for freezing rain’ prompt special weather statement

Wet, wintery weather is coming to the Northern Rockies, and Environment Canada is advising drivers and residents to be cautious of the potential for freezing rain.  
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