West Canada Breaks September Heat Record Amid Dome
• Western Canada broke its September heat record due to a massive heat dome, with Ashcroft, BC, reaching 40.7°C.
• The extreme heat also impacted parts of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana, with temperatures near or above 100°F.
• Relief from the heat dome is expected early next week, but warmer-than-average temperatures will likely continue.
Record-breaking temperatures hit Pacific Northwest, British Columbia
Western Canada experienced an unprecedented heatwave in September, shattering previous temperature records as a significant heat dome settled over the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. The community of Ashcroft, British Columbia, reached a scorching 105°F (40.7°C), marking a new all-time high for September in Canada. The nearby town of Lytton, which previously endured record-breaking heat in June 2021, also experienced temperatures soaring to 39°C and forecasts suggest it may surpass this value.
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