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Chetwynd and Dawson Creek break November temperature records

Celestia Nlemvo
By Celestia Nlemvo

An unusually warm November day brought new temperature records to parts of the Peace Region on Wednesday.

Environment and Climate Change Canada said Chetwynd reached 11.6 C on Wednesday, breaking its previous daily record of 11.5 C, set in 2016.

Records in the Chetwynd area have been kept since 1970.

Dawson Creek also saw a record-breaking high, reaching 14.6 C.

That beats the previous record of 13.9 C, which had stood since 1936. Temperature records in the Dawson Creek area date back to 1926.

The two communities were among more than 30 areas across B.C. that set or tied daily maximum temperature records on Wednesday.

Other new records included 17.7 C in Prince George, 18.8 C in Quesnel and 15.5 C in Williams Lake.

Environment and Climate Change Canada notes the figures are based on a selection of historical weather stations in each area. The information may also be preliminary or unofficial and is not considered a complete or final report.

Celestia Nlemvo
Celestia Nlemvo
Celestia is a news reporter for Vista Radio based in Fort St. John, B.C. She has worked in radio and television for five years and previously served as a news reporter, multimedia journalist, and radio promotions specialist with 880 CHED, CBC Edmonton, and Rogers Media. When she’s not working, she can often be found exploring local restaurants or relaxing at home watching television.

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