Category: Wet

  • Inversion Time – Flurries then Snow then Rain

    Buckle your seat belts we might be in for an eventful week. All of the forecasts say we can expect spotty precipitation the first half of the week, followed by a strong pacific front Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Today and Tuesday there will be a chance for flurries or drizzle. Stay safe on the roads…

  • It’s snowing on the hump. Be careful.

    It should spread to the city by mid morning but it is already snowing on the Hump. Not quite sticking. But visibility will be poor. If you have a snow report, feel free to post it here in the comments or on the Facebook page or twitter @Alberniweather so others can see. Places north of…

  • Alert: Winds Shift and Ocean Effect kicks in Monday night. Snowing in Victoria and parts of East VI

    Just a quick update. The winds have shifted and there are multiple reports, and webcams are showing snow falling in Victoria and Ladysmith. Expect spotty flurries tonight as the Arctic air flows in and these easterly winds continue. Doubtful that the winds will reach Port alberni and bring snow, but the east side of Highway…

  • Rain then Flurries in transition. Snow dumps possible East/South Island

    Before I get to the cold and snow and whatnot, let’s talk about Friday. It is already showery out there, you can expect showers on and off all day. The models show the first shot of serious rain will start around 5-6PM. That rain will last through the night but should dry up a bit…

  • Rain First, then an Arctic warning from EC

    Expect showers throughout the day today. Nothing serious, but you will have a chance of getting wet all day. On Saturday things get more serious. The rain will begin Friday night and go into the morning Saturday. We should get some breaks in the day on Saturday but a second, stronger wave will come through…