Boulder Mountain - Posby Lake - Chinook Cove

11:07 a.m. PDT Thursday 16 July 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Air quality warning in effect for wildfire smoke - July 16, 2026

These regions of BC are being impacted or is likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours:
- Fraser Canyon (South): Trans Canada Hwy 1 from Lytton to Dogwood Valley.
- South Thompson
- Nicola

Smoke will be highly variable across the landscape as winds change though the day and into the overnight period.

During a wildfire, smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances and can vary considerably hour-by-hour.

Monitor the situation for any wildfires near your area at EmergencyInfoBC. Follow all emergency announcements relevant to your location.

The next update will be available on July 17, 2026 and made available on the Province's Air Quality Warnings webpage: https://aqwarnings.gov.bc.ca/

Actions you can take:

Exposure to smoke can affect your health. Postpone or reduce strenuous outdoor activities until the warning has ended. Spend time indoors in a space with cleaner air.

Some people are more likely to be negatively impacted by smoke. This includes people with lung and heart conditions, pregnant individuals, infants and young children, people aged 65 and older, and anyone whose health is affected by a chronic condition or acute illness.

Exposure to high smoke levels can pose threat to your health regardless of age of health status. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities until the warning has ended. Stay indoors in a space with cleaner air.

Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks

In effect for:

• South Thompson

7:35 a.m. PDT Thursday 16 July 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


This is a heat warning. Temperatures are high and there's a risk to public health.

What:
Daytime highs in the mid to high thirties combined with overnight lows in the high teens.

When:
Today.

Where:
Okanagan Valley, Lillooet, South Thompson, Shuswap

Additional information:
Humidex values are expected to approach the high thirties today over the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap as a southerly flow brings more moisture into the areas, increasing the humidity.

Heat affects everyone, but the risks are greater for: seniors, people who live alone, people with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or respiratory disease, people with mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression, or anxiety, people with substance use disorders, people with limited mobility.

Check on family, friends and neighbours, who are at higher risk, particularly if they live alone, to make sure they have a cool space.

Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache, unusually dark urine) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies.

Move to a cooler environment immediately, such as a shaded or air-conditioned space.

Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.

Never leave susceptible people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.

If you are in an overheated area, seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, splash pad, misting station, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html

To get more information: - Check the local news for health and safety updates. - Check HealthLinkBC online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself at https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/heat-related-illness. - Call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to ask about heat-related illness.

Environment Canada and local Medical Health Officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat and are advising the public to take precautions.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

In effect for:

• South Thompson