Unseasonably hot weather will continue over B.C.’s Interior through this week, Environment Canada reported in a special weather statement this morning (May 15).

Daytime highs are expected to rise into the low to mid 30s over the central and southern interior while northern regions will see temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.

Overnight and early morning lows are expected to be in the low to mid-teens. The BC Interior is experiencing unseasonably hot weather due to a strong ridge of high pressure. The highest temperatures are expected through Tuesday, Environment Canada explained.

Daytime highs will be 10 to 15 degrees Celsius above seasonal values while overnight lows will be five to 10 degrees above what is normally experienced this time of year.

“The ridge of high pressure will gradually weaken later this week. Daytime highs may drop a couple degrees later in the week, however, they will remain much higher than seasonal values.”

Freezing levels will remain near 4,000 metres throughout this week, leading to increased snowpack melting with possible local flooding due to high stream flow levels.

“With elevated temperatures, the risk of heat related illnesses will increase. While the developing heat conditions may result in daily temperature records being broken, it must be emphasized that the expected hot conditions will not approach those reached during the “Heat Dome” of late June 2021,” Environment Canada said.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

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