Month: January 2017
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Updated 6AM Friday — Plenty of snow in the forecast but probabilities and amounts unsure. Freezing rain possible Sunday Night.
Update 6AM Friday Update: road report: it was snowing and sticking on the west side of the hump. Snow covered. But the east side and all the way to qualicum was clear and just wet. In Parksville it is dry… 2cm on the ground and still snowing. I think EC officially wins! The heaviest precipitation…
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Strange temperature differences. Possible Snowy forecast starts Friday morning
The Air Quality Advisory has ended but the 15km Burn Ban remains in effect. It is cold again in Port Alberni, but if you are in the City you are only just feeling it now! There has been a surprising difference in temperature between the Valley (Airport) and City of Port Alberni most of last…
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Air Quality Advisory Issued, Burning Ban, for next 3 Days in Alberni Valley
Due to the cold, stagnant air the BC Ministry of Environment has just issued an Air Quality Advisory (click for link) for our area and implemented burning restrictions. Here are the details: (January 3, 2017 – Port Alberni, B.C.) The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Island Health Authority has issued an Air Quality Advisory for…
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Brrrr! A cold start to 2017, then maybe Snow!
Ya… so, the Polar Bear swim was cold, especially in a Wookie Robe! ???????? Thankfully there was a warm fire nearby and some dry clothes! I wouldn’t recommend going for a dip this week, it is going to be well below freezing every morning. There might even be some ice forming on the beach! Expect…