Month: March 2011

  • Continuous rain breaks 100mm mark

    When my station records rain it keeps track of its continuity. If the rain does not pause for more than 3 hours then it keeps the “Rain Storm” counter going. Since the rain started at 4AM on Sunday, March 13 we have received 101.8mm of rain. Depending on where you are around the Valley no…

  • Wind, Rain – No Radiation

    You can expect lots of wind and rain over the next few days as we get a series of systems coming through. It really has turned to Spring I think and we’re in it for good now. What I would not expect is any kind of radiation from Japan. Lots of people seem to be…

  • Tsunami Advisory Cancelled

    The Tsunami Advisory has been lifted. There are other places along North America still under an Advisory, but BC is all done. I’m actually beat… so that’s it for me tonight. I’ll try to gather up some interesting stuff for tomorrow. Oh ya, weather? Rain. 🙂 And wind. Take care all… and thoughts for people…

  • Tsunami Advisory Continues – New Surge Reported in Ucluelet

    The warning levels do appear to be diminishing. An Advisory continues for BC. The Warning has been downgraded to an Advisory for part of California now. Unfortunately the BBC has reported someone was washed away from a beach in California when they were taking photos earlier today. US Coast Guard is searching for them. In…

  • Tsunami Advisory continues

    Please stay updated on Radio – The Peak 93.3 in Port Alberni is the best. Or CBC Victoria at 98.1 in Port Alberni or 92.5 in Comox/Courtney East Island. 90.5 in Victoria and Cowichan.