Temperatures will be scorching across BC for most of this week, including Smithers and the Bulkley Valley.
According to Environment Canada, daily temperatures will be 10 to 15 degrees above seasonal over the next three days leading to a special weather statement.
We might even see some record-breaking conditions with daily highs in Smithers expected to reach 32,33 and 34.
With a UV Index of 8 or higher, residents are reminded to wear sunscreen, a hat and to drink lots of water if they plan to be outdoors.
“If it’s 8 or very high across the region, that means you can burn very easily and it also affects other things like the aging of the skin and macular degeneration, wear sunglasses, wear a hat and wear adequate sunscreen with a high enough SPF rating and drink lots of water.”
The strong ridge has also led to a special weather statement in Vanderhoof and Prince George.