Weather

Kitimat set a new daily temperature record on July 21 after reaching 33.5 C, breaking the previous record of 32.0 C that had stood since 1990.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Terrace and Kitimat, with daytime highs expected to reach the low 30s through Wednesday. Residents are urged to take precautions against heat related illness.

British Columbia is likely headed for a warmer-than-normal summer, with Environment Canada forecasting above-average temperatures across much of the province.

The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the Skeena River and tributaries around Terrace and Kitsumkalum as warm temperatures and rapid snowmelt continue to raise river levels across northwest B.C.

Kitimat has broken a daily heat record for the second consecutive day as Environment Canada says a ridge of high pressure continues to bring above seasonal temperatures across British Columbia.

Kitimat hit 27.2°C on May 4, breaking a daily temperature record as a ridge of high pressure brought unseasonably warm weather across B.C., according to Environment Canada.

Terrace and Kitimat are under a "considerable" avalanche warning as storm snow builds, increasing the risk of dangerous and potentially destructive avalanches across the region.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Terrace and Kitimat, with up to 25 cm of snow possible and rapidly changing travel conditions expected through the day.

Heavy flurries are expected to impact Terrace and Kitimat through Friday afternoon, with sudden reductions in visibility possible during intense bursts. Environment Canada is warning travellers to prepare for rapidly changing conditions on Highways 16 and 37.

Environment Canada has issued a yellow Arctic outflow warning for inland areas of the North Coast, including Terrace and Kitimat, with wind chill values near or below minus 20 expected through Thursday morning.