Warm and dry weather will dominate this summer across Western Canada, pushing into much of British Columbia, the AccuWeather Global Weather Center reported today.

There will be a higher number of warm spells across interior British Columbia, especially during the second half of the summer, said AccuWeather Canada weather expert Brett Anderson.

The interior areas for British Columbia will also face a risk of wildfires as the summer progresses.

Much of the heat will focus farther inland as areas closer to the Pacific coast experience more comfortable conditions.

“Fairly typical summer conditions are expected across southwestern coastal British Columbia, including Vancouver,” Anderson said.

Meanwhile, wetter and cooler weather is on tap farther up the coast of British Columbia and into Yukon.

“The ongoing drought over the southern Prairies is expected to worsen through the summer,” Anderson said.

Not only will the warm, dry conditions bring greater drought concerns, but they will also set the stage for a more active wildfire season.

“There is a higher-than-normal wildfire risk for much of Western Canada this summer, including the prairies,” Anderson said. “This may also lead to more smoke- and haze-filled days with reduced air quality, especially in valley locations.”

While much of the Prairies will receive little in terms of rainfall, thunderstorms will rumble over the Canadian Rockies.

“Afternoon thunderstorms may be quite frequent across the Canadian Rockies during late July and August,” Anderson said.

Those headed to the Canadian Rockies to vacation in one of the national parks or to spend time hiking and camping should keep a close eye on the weather.

Thunderstorms can quickly develop over the mountainous terrain, so it’s important to be vigilant and seek shelter at the first sign of a storm, especially at higher elevations, AccuWeather pointed out.

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