Climate of Canada's Pacific Region: Coastal Temperate, Interior Continental, and Climate Change Impacts

Region & Climate Overview

The Pacific Region includes British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

Coastal Areas

Temperate: mild temps, abundant precipitation, moderated by Pacific Ocean.

Interior Areas

Continental: colder winters, hotter summers, less precipitation.

Extreme Events

Occasional typhoon/tropical storm remnants cause damage.

Climate Change Impacts

• Rising average temperatures.
• Decreasing precipitation.
• Glacier/snowpack melt → ecosystem changes, flood risk.
• Effects on fish, forests, agriculture.

Government Action

Investing in clean energy, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction.