Expert Explains About the ‘Heat Dome’ Hovering Above B.C., Alberta and Territories

People out and about wear masks to protect themselves from COVID-19 while on the streets in downtown in Victoria, on May 14, 2021. The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

Much of British Columbia, northern Alberta and parts of Yukon and the Northwest Territories are experiencing a “heat dome” that is expected to shatter high-temperature records over the next few days.

Temperatures into the 40s Celsius are expected for many parts of B.C. Many communities across the northern half of Alberta could also see temperatures near the 40 C mark by early next week.