Canada records 1st 40s-C temperature of 2023 in Lytton

Lytton, B.C. recorded the highest temperature of any city in Canada so far in 2023 when the mercury climbed to 41.4 C Monday afternoon.

Lytton, B.C. recorded the highest temperature of any city in Canada so far in 2023 when the mercury climbed to 41.4 C Monday afternoon.

It was one of at least 16 daily temperature records to fall across the province as a significant heat wave rolled into the southern half of the province, leading provincial authorities to urge the public to take precautions.

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings and special weather statements for much of southern B.C., saying temperatures are expected to hit highs of up to 34 C in the southwest and up to 39 C further east.