Category: Storm
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Winter Storm Watch Issued – Major snowfall possible – Timing on what to expect.
CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATED POST Old post… Update 9AM – Strait effect snow impacting east island Thursday. The strong easterly winds are forcing snow into the Qualicum area. This is *not* part of the upcoming storm! More winter fun. Please if you must drive make sure you are prepared for anything. Very cold wind…
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Could we see Snow and wind this Weekend?
The models and forecasts have changed considerably over the past few days so I’m not going to put out a big alert yet, but the models do seem to be coalescing around some sort of precipitation event this weekend and since it is so cold already, it could naturally become a snow event. There are…
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Staying dry, clearing and cold with very cold wind Thursday and Friday preparing for Saturday and Sunday rain and snow.
Mix of Rain and Snow over the Island Both Environment Canada and UWash are pretty solid on predicting snow or flurries for all parts of Vancouver Island on Saturday night and into Sunday but also rain. So we should expect a very mixed bag with some areas only seeing sleet and some having significant snow.…
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Wet start to the week but clearing up Wednesday.
Monday morning showers already tapering off. Last night’s rain and wind has already become to taper off. Below is what the system looked like from 4-7AM. The front should be now moving south down the Island and away. However, that won’t be the end of it. After spending some time in Washington State the moisture…
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Strong Wind and Rain Storm on the Way Tuesday
Updated 6:50AM Tuesday. Major Rain and Wind storm coming Tuesday morning. I will update this post throughout Tuesday if there are major events, power outages or other important updates. Note that BC Ferries has already cancelled some sailings. There are wind and rain warnings already issued for the West Coast of Vancouver Island and wind…