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Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 

Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.

Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued in East and West Kootenay

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for both the East and West Kootenay. 

West Kootenay heat wave hits new heights -again

West Kootenay communities have smashed daily temperature records for the second day in a row. 

Record breaking heat scoots through the Koots

If it felt abnormally hot in the West Kootenays on Monday, it’s because it was. 

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for West Kootenays

Weather conditions in the West Kootenays are ripe for a severe thunderstorm to develop Thursday evening.  Environment Canada has issued...

Special weather advisory issued for Kootenay Pass

Drivers are being urged to take it slow and drive to conditions with a special weather warning in effect...

Winter storm warning issued for Kootenay Pass

Highway 3 from Kootenay Pass to Paulson Summit is under a winter storm warning with 25 to 30cm expected...

Coastal cyclone to have slight impact on West Kootenay weather

West Kootenay communities can expect to see more moisture and snow this week resulting from the bomb cyclone making...

Heavy snowfall warning issued for the Kootenays

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass along Highway 3. The alert...

Snowier and colder weather ahead in the Kootenays

This week’s weather marks the start of a cold and snowy winter in the Kootenays, according to Environment Canada. A...

Severe storm could hit the Kootenays Wednesday

Kootenay residents may want to batten down the hatches as a thunderstorm with heavy wind gusts is expected to...

Environment Canada predicts warmer than usual fall for Southern Interior Region

The Kootenays can expect to see above-normal temperatures this fall, according to Environment Canada. The signal is strongest for September...

Smokey skies notice active for much of B.C. including Kootenays

The Kootenays are among many other parts of B.C. that are under an air quality advisory due to increased...

More temperature records broken in the Kootenays

It was a hot and fiery weekend in the Kootenays, with several communities breaking historic temperature records on July...

City of Trail braces for second heat wave; cooling centre opens

Environment Canada has issued another heat warning for the Southern Interior Region, prompting the City of Trail to re-open...

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