US EditionHot day topples weather records in 7 B.C. communities
- On May 28, 2025, seven temperature records broke across British Columbia during a one-day heat spike reported by Environment Canada.
- A ridge of high pressure caused the heat wave, pushing temperatures 5 to 12 degrees above average across parts of the province, including the Okanagan.
- Key new highs included Cache Creek at 35.9 C, Creston at 32.6 C, Dawson Creek at 31.9 C, Fort St. John at 30.4 C, Richmond at 27.4 C, and Vancouver International Airport at 27.9 C.
- Two records from 1936 in northeastern B.C. And other long-standing records from 1983, 1986, 2005, and 2017 were surpassed, with records confirmed late Wednesday by Environment Canada.
- Heat warnings were issued for parts of the Cariboo, but a severe thunderstorm watch and rain were forecast for the following day, indicating a brief but intense heat surge.
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