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Pine Pass expected to have first heat stretch of summer season

By Spencer Hall

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Chetwynd

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June 22, 2022

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CHETWYND, B.C. – The Pine Pass is expected to experience its first stretch of higher than average temperatures starting Saturday.

Environment Canada expects temperatures in the region to reach the upper twenties as of Saturday, with the rest of the weekend and early next week seeing temperatures in the low to mid-thirties. Overnight lows will fall to the mid-teens.

They add that freezing levels will rise throughout this event and increase snowmelt and snowpack instability. Increased stream flows due to run-off are possible.

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Temperatures are expected to return to near-normal by mid-week as a cooler, unsettled airmass pushes onshore.

The weather service warns that the risk of heat-related illnesses increases with elevated temperatures.

To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

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Spencer Hall is the investigative reporter at Energeticcity.ca. Holding a diploma from the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Radio Arts & Entertainment program, he brings a unique blend of creativity and journalistic expertise to his work.

Hailing from the scenic landscapes of Northwest B.C., Spencer’s upbringing ignited his understanding of the essential role that local journalism and independent media play in fostering informed communities. His roots also sensitized him to the significance of reconciliation, motivating him to champion diverse voices and perspectives.

When he’s not delving into investigative work, you’ll find Spencer immersed in the worlds of literature and video games or taking his dog Teddy to the local dog park.

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