On this date, June 23, four-years ago, Environment and Climate Change Canada warned of an approaching and dangerous long duration heatwave, or, what was termed the western heat dome.
BC Coroners Service confirmed there were 619 heat-related deaths during the heat dome, which took place from June 25 to July 1.
Luckily, that heat event has not repeated itself yet. Weatherhood is indicating today, June 23, there will be a mix of sun and cloud in the qathet region, and a temperature of 17 degrees in the early afternoon, rising to 19 degrees later today. Tuesday, June 24, again, the daytime temperature will sit at 17 degrees, with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day, but little chance of rain.
On Wednesday, June 25, the wind will pick up to 11.5 kilometres an hour, with a 29 per cent chance of rain. Thursday, June 26, there is a 60 per cent chance of rain overnight.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, this weekend, cooler temperatures and precipitation are expected across southern areas of the province, while central and northern regions return to warm, dry conditions.
Currently, there are 84 active wildfires in BC, most in the northeast of the province. Both the wildfire near Port Alberni and the Dryden Creek wildfire in Squamish are under control.
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