Kersley is a small, unincorporated rural community located just south of

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. Kersley is situated along highway 97 in a micro-climate area that also includes the nearby communities of Alexandria, Mcleese lake, and Soda Creek. Kersley is home to Sisters Creek park, a recreational walking/equestrian trail along the banks of the Fraser River. The community of Kersley has a cold weather ice arena, public park, tennis courts, baseball diamond, and volunteer fire department.

Climate

Kersley has a

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(

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''Dfb'') with mild summers and cold winters. In spite of winters being cold, Kersley is mild for its latitude in

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due to some

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moderation. The climate is relatively dry, being in a

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of the coastal mountains, but in spite of this snowfall is quite high.

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Climate

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