Temperatures in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District were above normal through the month of August.
According to Environment Canada, the average temperature in Smithers was 16 degrees while the normal is 14.8.
“When it came to Burns Lake, what we saw this year was 14.4 degrees. The long-term average there was 12.7,” said Meteorologist Crawford Luke.
The region saw 52 millimetres of rain over the month which was slightly higher than the 45 millimetre normal.
No new records were set over the Labor Day long weekend in Smithers.
Burns Lake saw a new record set on Sunday at 29.3 degrees and Monday at 30.3.
The previous records were 27.7 and 27.5 degrees, both set in 2024.
“It looks like we’re going to be sticking around the high 20 to 30 degree range probably through the weekend,” said Luke.
Some cooler temperatures are expected next week with above normal temperatures persisting through September.
Environment Canada also issued an air quality statement for Burns Lake and Houston due to wildfire smoke related to the recent heat.
A full forecast for the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District can be found on Environment Canada’s website.
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