It’s called a “blocked weather pattern”.
The high pressure system that’s been causing record temperatures, and a record dry spell, in coastal BC isn’t moving.
Environment Canada’s Matt MacDonald says rainfall in the region last month was only 10-15 millimetres. Normally we’d see 50 to 60.
MacDonald says while day-to-day temperature records get a lot of attention, it’s worth noting that the May and June averages were also unprecedented.
MacDonald says forecasters are predicting no let up to the heat, and no significant rainfall for at least two more weeks.
