A record-breaking early heat wave persists this spring, as more temperature highs were set on June 9.
Environment Canada reported new records in 12 municipalities across the Southern Interior, including several from 107 years ago.
New records:
• Castlegar
36.4 C (old record of 34.4 C, 1918)
• Cranbrook
34.4 C (old record of 32.8 C, 1918)
• Creston
34.8 C (old record of 33.3 C, 1918)
• Nelson
35.3 C (old record of 33.2 C, 2015)
• Sparwood
31.4 C (old record of 29.3 C, 2015)
• Trail
36.6 C (old record of 34.3, 2015)
Temperatures also hit new heights throughout the Okanagan in Kelowna, Osoyoos, Penticton, Princeton, Summerland, and Vernon.
