Environment Canada Meteorologists say the Cariboo should prepare for a scorching summer week. So get the sunscreen ready.
Meteorologist Philippe–Alain Bergeron says the region is forecasted to have three to four days of 30-plus-degree weather in Quesnel, Williams Lake, and 100 Mile House.
“ Starting on Monday, we are starting to see well above normal temperatures, and it’s ramping up,” says Bergeron. “On Monday through Wednesday, Wednesday looks to be the warmest day, where we have a high of 33 right now. However, the nights might remain relatively cool. So, we’ll have to see whether there will be a heat warning.”
For a heat warning to officially be declared, Bergeron says the Cariboo weather would have to have an average high of 29 degrees and an average low of 14 degrees throughout the week.
Currently, the Cariboo nights have an average of 13 degrees, with chances of showers. Which, Bergeron adds, will also help stay off a heat warning.
“It’s close right now, within one degree. Our services staff will be coordinating with the provincial health partners to see if there is a definite threat to the health of the population to justify a heat warning. Right now, there remains a lot of uncertainty, as there are cooler nights and potential showers at the night.”
Wednesday, July 30, is forecast to be the hottest day with a high of 33, roughly eight degrees above the normal temperature. Bergeron says temperatures may be reaching, or even exceeding, the daily records for Quesnel and Williams Lake. But it is not forecasted to set a new record high temperature so far.
In Quesnel, the highest temperature record is 35.6 degrees. Williams Lake is close to reaching its highest temperature record at 33.9 degrees. Both records were set in 1971.
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