'Extremely high flows, including potential flooding, is possible over the weekend.'
The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued a high steamflow advisory for the Fraser River around Prince George on Wednesday afternoon.
“A strong upper ridge is forecast to build across B.C. on Thursday and into the weekend. Temperatures are expected to rise to well above normal , with temperatures by Saturday reaching up to 23°C in northern areas and 27°C in the Okanagan ,” the River Forecast Centre said in a statement.
The public is advises to stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks, and avoid fishing, swimming, boating or other activities near or on rivers with high streamflows.
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