Category: Storm

  • Wind warnings for all but us.

    The remains of typhoon Roke have caused wind warnings for all regions of Vancouvr Island but us. The north island can expect gusts to 100kph… The south up to 90kph. The Powell River ferry from Comox has already been cancelled this morning due to the weather and don’t be surprised if some or all of…

  • Barometer Dropping — Wind Calm — Storm Coming

    There should be a storm blowin’ before you start reading this. It’s 10PM and the forecast is calling for heavy rain and strong winds overnight and in the morning. Love watching the barometer drop on the Graphs page… just waiting for it to level and go up, then the wind should come… when, is the…

  • First Fall Storm Wednesday… Roke coming next week

    If you noticed the gathering clouds this afternoon then you’ve seen the first signs that our first major rainfall of the season is on it’s way. Fall doesn’t officially begin until early on the 23rd, but this will definitely feel like a fall event. The first pulse will come on Wednesday afternoon. The second, stronger…

  • Fall is coming

    Just as I started typing, I heard the honk of a Canada Goose and looked up to see a small Vee of 4 geese passing overhead. If that isn’t proof that fall is very near, I do not know what is. Our big switch in the weather should be proof too. It looks like summer…

  • Wow! Hello Rain!

    I cant say I was expecting anything quite like this. Im really hoping I closed the windows in my car yesterday. I should have turned the timer off the sprinklers too! Oh well, this is supposed to be short lived. This badness should end this afternoon, then we’ll slowly dry out and get back to…