Year: 2021
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Update 7AM Sunday – Warnings Issued- Perfect setup for a big Monday Snow Day?
Update Sunday 7AM – Snowfall Warning In Effect Here is the warning for 15-20cm. I will update this post again if the forecast changes significantly but otherwise get ready for snow! I wouldn’t want to get the kids excited but… and beware, it will turn to rain. This is kind of the perfect forecast for…
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November and Fall 2021 – Surprisingly not a Record
A very rainy, but not quite record rainy, month.
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Updated 9:30AM – Forecast Heavier for West and Fraser – Snow Melting.
UPDATE Nov 30 9:30AM – Rain has begun, updated forecast looks heavier. Total at Alberniweather so far: 15mm Gold River has a similar amount as does Cowichan Lake and Port Renfrew has nearly 30mm, likely similar to Tofino and Ucluelet (which only report rain data daily). It is still relatively dry on the East side…
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Flood Watch in Port Alberni and most of the South Coast
Rain began around 5AM this morning We are into Flood Watches now from the BC River Forecast Centre. Here is the current message from BCRFC: Rivers are expected to see rises through Saturday and overnight into Sunday. Current precipitation forecasts and hydrologic modelling and assessments are indicating the potential for flooding in areas around the…
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Atmospheric River on its Way Saturday and Tuesday – Prepare for the worst, hope for the best!
As expected, Thursday’s rain was only about as bad as an average November rain. Port Alberni Airport received just under 50mm from 9AM Wednesday to 11PM Thursday. Alberniweather received 41mm in town. Nothing too serious. What is of interest, however is the snowpack. Below is the webcam image from the new satellite-linked camera on Mt.…