Author: Alberniweather

  • Another blustery day Thursday

    Looks like another front is moving through tomorrow. There is a strong storm out in the pacific that is slated to deepen to 948mb before it moves up into Alaska. My guess is that’s the storm that will be sending a front our way. Be careful driving out there. There’s been a lot of accidents…

  • Eve gets her wish! Had to call in a report today

    So we got up to 70kph this evening (18:20). That’s the point where I have to call in to Environment Canada as a Severe Weather Watcher. Which I did. The forecaster on the other end of the line sounded reasonably impressed. Obviously since they didn’t issue a warning for our area, they weren’t looking for…

  • CONTEST TIME: First Snow of the Season

    It’s practically an institution! It’s Snow Contest time…. here are the rules: When will we get measurable snow at the Alberniweather doorstep (6th and Redford)!? Here are the rules: #1: You must pick a date, hour, and minute (eg. July 3 12:45). #2: Closest time wins. #3: You must enter your guess in the comments…

  • Check out the Photos! Snow Contest?

    So yesterdays Climate Action Day events went off without a hitch. If you’d like to see pictures and a video of the days activities, head over to www.patransitions.net to check it out. And if you’d like to get involved in some real concrete work around reducing Carbon emissions and Energy consumption in the Alberni Valley,…

  • Come Join the Fun in the Sun on Saturday!

    (OK, it’s supposed to be Sunny in the morning at least!) In support of http://350.org and Climate Action Day Event #1: A Guided Hike up to Three Sisters. Starts from Coombs Country Candy at 9AM. 3 1/2 to 4hr hike. Bring a lunch! Event #2: Starting at 10AM and running all day, get ready to…