Dropping Thermometer Sets Records in Multiple Vancouver Island Towns
Several communities in British Columbia, including Port Hardy, Port Alberni, Campbell River, and Qualicum Beach, have set new records for low temperatures.
According to Environment Canada, Qualicum Beach set a new record of -1 C on October 14, breaking the previous record of -0.5 C set in 1992. Records in the area have been kept since 1962 and are measured at the Qualicum Beach Airport.
- 22 communities across B.C. set records for cold temperatures, including:
- Bella Bella
- Blue River
- Cache Creek
- Camel River
- Castlegar
- Clinton
- Gibsons
- Golden
- Kamloops
- Kitimat
- Lillooet
- Merritt
- Nakusp
- Port Alberni
- Port Hardy
- Powell River
- Salmon Arm
- Sechelt
- Sparwood
- Vernon
- Whistler
In contrast, Fort Nelson set a new warm temperature record of 19.4 C, beating the old mark of 19 C set in 1937.
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Author: Parksville Qualicum Beach News Staff
Author's summary: Temperature records broken in BC towns.