Category: Wet

  • April showers continue – Monday surprise?

    We should get some breaks in the showers today but there will still be some lurking around the region all day. On Saturday a slightly stronger system will come through but nothing major. It should only produce light rain, or some short bouts of heavier rain like we saw yesterday afternoon. Sunday will dry out…

  • Decent today then showers. Earthquake in Chile.

    It won’t be quite as spectacular today as it was on Tuesday but it shouldn’t be too bad. The fog might hang around a little longer today. I’d expect it to burn off around noon. Once it does there will be high clouds but it should be around 10-12°C and dry. Tomorrow we will be…

  • TSUNAMI Anniversary – Being Prepared – Rain today, then showers. Then warm Monday

    On this day 50 years ago, the largest recorded Earthquake in North American, measuring 9.2, struck in Alaska. it caused huge deformations in Alaska, including Anchorage. It sent a Tsunami that wiped out much of low lying Port Alberni. It was totally unexpected, and struck around midnight so the fact there were no deaths is…

  • Updated Wednesday 7AM: Showery week.

    Update: this morning should be fairly dry. There will be scattered showers this afternoon and into the evening but we might also see some sunny breaks. We should get up over 10°C today and tomorrow. Friday is when serious rain will come next. Happy hump day! ——— You will be greeted outside your door by…

  • Just in time for spring. Possible snow Saturday!

    Sorry for the late post today, had bus troubles. 🙂 There is a possibility for some snow on the Island tonight and tomorrow! Yes I said snow! 🙂 Nothing major in our area, in fact the models don’t predict more than a skiff of snow in the Alberni Valley. But if you are driving on…