The Peak’s Weatherhood station and app indicates that Saturday, May 4, will be sunny and warm with temperatures rising to 19 degrees Celsius. Sunday drops to 13 degrees with rain showers.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada: "Lightning strikes trigger almost half of Canada’s wildfires and account for nearly 67 per cent of the burned land area. Despite lightning's significance as a primary ignition source for wildfires, its incidence was notably low last year. However, the unprecedented scale of land area consumed by wildfires in 2023 sets a stark contrast, underscoring the crucial role drought played in fuelling the severity of the wildfire season."
Powell River Farmers' Market is back this weekend with vendors on Saturday and Sunday, located on 4365 McLeod Road.
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