Drying trend forecast to return after rain, cooler weather in parts of B.C.
British Columbia's wildfire service says much of the province is experiencing 'unsettled' weather conditions, with rain in some areas that have been hot spots for fire this season, but a drying pattern is forecast to settle in later in the week.
The latest bulletin from the BC Wildfire Service says the southern half of the province will see showers and cooler temperatures along with some winds.
It says the risk of thunderstorms extends to parts of the Coast Mountains, with most storms bringing rain.
In northeastern B.C., a cold front was expected to arrive Sunday, delivering gusty winds and precipitation.
The wildfire service says the thunderstorms and showers will extend into the early part of the week, but a return to drier conditions is expected to start on Wednesday or Thursday in the southern parts of the province.
Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm bulletins Sunday for parts of the southern Interior and northeast, spanning Fort Nelson and the Peace River area, as well as the Okanagan, South Thompson, Nicola and Boundary regions and northern parts of the Fraser Canyon, including Lillooet.
The weather office says conditions were favourable for the development of severe storms that could bring strong winds and heavy rain.
There are just over 70 active wildfires across B.C., with fewer than 10 of those blazes classified as burning out of control as of Sunday.
Most of the active blazes are located in northeastern B.C., with clusters on Vancouver Island and in the southern Interior.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2025.
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