Updated August 7, 2026 - As temperatures rise through the summer, the City of Pitt Meadows is reminding residents to plan ahead, stay informed and take steps to protect themselves and others during hot weather. In B.C., heat can range from short periods of above-seasonal temperatures to escalating Heat Warnings (yellow, orange or red). Air quality can range from low risk to high risk based on the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI); Air Quality Warnings (yellow, orange or red) are issued by Metro Vancouver based on local air quality. Planning ahead can help reduce health risks, especially for people who are more vulnerable to the impacts of heat and poor air quality.
Current Advisories
There are currently no active advisories.
Resources
- Environment Canada for current forecasts, heat warnings and weather alerts
- PreparedBC for extreme heat safety and preparedness tips
- EmergencyInfoBC for current provincial emergency information and community resources
- Metro Vancouver for regional air quality information and advisories—see AirMap
- Government of Canada's Air Quality Health Index for Metro Vancouver NE
- For local heat preparedness information, places to cool off in Pitt Meadows and updates during significant heat events, visit pittmeadows.ca/heat
- Residents are also encouraged to sign up for local emergency notifications through Voyent Alert, the City's official emergency and community notification system.
To prepare for hot weather and poor air quality:
- Drink water regularly
- Keep your home as cool as possible
- Identify air-conditioned or shaded places you can go
- Check on neighbours, friends and family who may be more vulnerable to heat or poor air quality
- If air quality is low, limit outdoor activity and keep windows and doors closed when possible
- If someone is experiencing signs of heat stroke, call 911 right away.
Visit pittmeadows.ca/heat for local information and resources.