Temperature Records Shattered in Multiple Vancouver Island Towns
A significant drop in thermometer readings has resulted in record-breaking temperatures in several Vancouver Island towns.
According to Environment Canada, 23 communities in British Columbia experienced record-low temperatures, with 14 of them being in Qualicum Beach, which set a new record of -1 C on October 14. The previous record of -0.5 C was set in 1992.
- Qualicum Beach: -1 C (new record, previously -0.5 C in 1992)
- Other affected towns: Bella Bella, Blue River, Cache Creek, Campbell River, Castlegar, Clinton, Gibsons, Golden, Kamloops, Kitimat, Lillooet, Merritt, Nakusp, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Powell River, Salmon Arm, Sechelt, Sparwood, Vernon, and Whistler
In contrast, Fort Nelson experienced a new warm temperature record of 19.4 C, surpassing the previous mark of 19 C set in 1937.
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Author: Parksville Qualicum Beach News Staff
Summary: Temperature records broken in 23 BC communities, with Qualicum Beach setting a new low of -1 C.
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