Month: January 2020
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Port Alberni mostly snow-free but South and East parts of Island to get dumped next three days.
Update 12PM This is another “don’t be fooled” kind of day. Don’t expect much if any snow in Port Alberni Tuesday, but other areas on east side are getting plenty. A lot more, and more widespread, than forecast. Driving is treacherous. Snowfall warnings issued for south and east VI The next few days will be…
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Snow falling around the Island this morning and all week.
Just got in to work after a snowy drive. Especially south of Whiskey Creek. Be careful out there! I will update this post later on. For now, be aware there are snowfall warnings for West Vancouver Island. There is about 3-5cm of snow in Nanaimo at VIU. The roads are very slick. Be careful out…
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Strong northwesterlies Saturday shift to Strait Effect East Island snow Sunday.
The latest model is out and it’s snowy. Saturday wind – expect Ferry cancellations. Strong north westerly winds will begin on the West Coast tonight. By 5AM they will have begun in northern parts of Georgia Strait. By 7AM they should surround the Island and start to cancel ferry sailings. (Note the barbs in the…
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Don’t be fooled – Messy highway conditions with snow, rain, slush, wind.
The end has come – Snow should be done – Rain this afternoon – new post tomorrow for snow Sunday. Thanks all! If you haven’t been here yet today, Start at the Original Post section below to see info on the highway and what to expect later. This top section will be current happenings through…
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Snow incoming Thursday night. Messy Friday. Timing details.
SNOWFALL WIND WARNINGS POSTED Environment Canada has just posted: Snowfall Warning for Inland Vancouver Island. Snowfall Warning for East Vancouver Island. Wind Warning for East Vancouver Island. Wind Warning for West Vancouver Island. Issued at 2020-01-10 05:02 UTC by Environment Canada: Snowfall warning issued for: East Vancouver Island, B.C. (081300)Snowfall warning continued for: Inland Vancouver Island,…