B.C. weather: More temperature records broken [Video]

For the fourth day in a row, a warm stretch of weather has led to temperature records breaking across B.C.

Preliminary data shared by Environment Canada shows 23 more records for March 18 fell on Monday, due to “an unseasonably warm airmass.”

Many of the records that were shattered were decades old, including one that was previously set more than a century ago. On March 18, 1910, Vernon got as warm as 16.7 C. But this year, the mercury rose more than three degrees higher, setting a new record for that day of 19.8 C.

The spring preview is leading to some concern for what the season ahead will bring. On Monday, officials warned El Niño conditions are predicted to bring a warmer and drier spring, which could lead to an early and intense wildfire season. 

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