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 in northeastern B.C., a cold front arrived 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..
Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm bulletins Sunday for parts of the 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., while only three fires in northeast BC reamain burning out of control.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2025.