Overview
- Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts above-normal temperatures across most of the country, with only coastal areas near the Beaufort Sea expected to remain cooler than average.
- Much of Alberta, British Columbia and parts of Saskatchewan are likely to see below-normal rainfall, raising the risk of severe wildfires as early as July.
- Thousands of residents have been evacuated from communities in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta and northern Ontario as fires continue to spread.
- British Columbia is contending with over 80 active wildfires, more than half of which are currently out of control.
- Provinces west of Ontario are projected to reach “well above average” wildfire severity by August if dry, hot conditions persist.