Category: Storm
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Port Alberni mostly snow-free but South and East parts of Island to get dumped next three days.
Update 12PM This is another “don’t be fooled” kind of day. Don’t expect much if any snow in Port Alberni Tuesday, but other areas on east side are getting plenty. A lot more, and more widespread, than forecast. Driving is treacherous. Snowfall warnings issued for south and east VI The next few days will be…
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Snow falling around the Island this morning and all week.
Just got in to work after a snowy drive. Especially south of Whiskey Creek. Be careful out there! I will update this post later on. For now, be aware there are snowfall warnings for West Vancouver Island. There is about 3-5cm of snow in Nanaimo at VIU. The roads are very slick. Be careful out…
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Strong northwesterlies Saturday shift to Strait Effect East Island snow Sunday.
The latest model is out and it’s snowy. Saturday wind – expect Ferry cancellations. Strong north westerly winds will begin on the West Coast tonight. By 5AM they will have begun in northern parts of Georgia Strait. By 7AM they should surround the Island and start to cancel ferry sailings. (Note the barbs in the…
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Don’t be fooled – Messy highway conditions with snow, rain, slush, wind.
The end has come – Snow should be done – Rain this afternoon – new post tomorrow for snow Sunday. Thanks all! If you haven’t been here yet today, Start at the Original Post section below to see info on the highway and what to expect later. This top section will be current happenings through…
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Snow Contest Winners! And more snow in the forecast!
The winners! Congratulations to Rebecca, William and Kathy! You have won prizes in this year’s First Snow contest! I will be getting in touch with you today! I called the contest over at 7:10PM on January 2 when we measured 2.5cm at Alberniweather. Rebecca gets First Prize, $50 Naegaard’s Market gift certificate Rebecca was closest…