Tag: 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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Snow Contest Winners! Rob, Judy and Maurice – Winners of “Reverse” Prize to Port Alberni Businesses.
It finally happened! Barely! Once again we were on the very edge of declaring a winner in the Port Alberni Snow Contest for Winter 2020/2021. We almost got there back in December but we just never quite got measurable snow. Overnight and this morning though that changed as we got a solid enough covering to…
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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…
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A soaker of a week – Starting Monday
Monday early morning rain By the time you see this post on Monday morning it should already be raining. Or it might be all done. The system moved onto the Island around midnight Monday. It is expected to move quickly away from the region Monday around noon and we might see some clear skies in…