Author: Alberniweather
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Records falling as heat continues to Thursday
UPDATE SMOKEY SKIES BULLETIN ISSUED From Earle Plain at the Ministry of Environment Air Quality office: Good morning. A smoky Skies Bulletin (attached) has been issued for all areas of Vancouver Island as wildfire smoke has moved into the area from fires burning in Washington State and the Interior of BC. SMOKY SKIES BULLETIN ISSUED…
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Hot Labour Day Weekend Smoke May Limit Heat
Happy September! Environment Canada (EC) has issued a statement that the high pressure area now building and about to deliver us back into 30°+ temperatures will also likely deliver smoke from the Interior fires as well. They say: “Under this weather pattern, the airmass will also become quite stagnant. Combined with developing outflow winds, it is…
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Small Fire above Cameron Lake. Please be Smart out there!
As you have likely heard, a fire was discovered this morning burning on the ridge above Cameron Lake. It is suspected to be person caused. Crews and helicopters have been on scene. The fire is on Island Timberlands property. It should not be a great concern thanks to the location and the little bit of…
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Possible showers along the mountains. Then hot and sunny Salmon Derby Weekend!
The gusty winds last night blew in some clouds and possible showers today. However, the models indicate the showers should stay confined to the Ash River Valley and move down along the Beauforts and Mt. Arrowsmith. Here is the hourly progression starting this morning (Wednesday) at 11AM-12PM. It will start as a band of showers…
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Heat Monday/Tuesday. Showers Wed. Heat Building Labour Day Weekend.
We can expect a high of about 32°C this afternoon, similar to yesterday and the maybe a little less for Tuesday. Things change Tuesday night as the ridge breaks down and showers creep in Wednesday afternoon. The good news for sun lovers and the Salmon Derby and the bad news for the dry lawns and…