Tag: General

  • First Christmas Forecast? (Not really but it’s fun)

    First Christmas Forecast? (Not really but it’s fun)

    Days of stagnant-dry weather The forecast looks *very* stagnant. Aside from a slight chance of some east coast strait effect snow on Sunday the 18th, there is essentially no precipitation in the forecast until at least Wednesday next week. For many places this will mean partially cloudy or even sunny skies. For Port Alberni, this…

  • Freezing Rain possible today – Wednesday Rain – New Mastodon Account – Dead Webcam

    Freezing Rain possible today – Wednesday Rain – New Mastodon Account – Dead Webcam

    The chilly December continues – watch for freezing rain There is a lot of blue in the forecast for flurries and snow! There is also a chance for freezing rain so if you notice it raining at all, be careful and watch for ice. Wednesday accumulation unlikely – but beware. We’re always hovering around zero…

  • Snow on the Ground – Wind Blowing – Winter Storm on the Way

    Snow on the Ground – Wind Blowing – Winter Storm on the Way

    Started a little early The snow seemed to get off to a bit of an early start this morning. There was already a bit of snow on the ground when I got up. By 9AM there was about 1cm and light snow in Port Alberni. It was similar elsewhere on the Island with some seeing…

  • UPDATE 9PM Monday – SNOWFALL AND WINTER STORM WARNINGS ISSUED

    UPDATE 9PM Monday – SNOWFALL AND WINTER STORM WARNINGS ISSUED

    Warnings Issued This afternoon Environment Canada issued The Snowfall Warnings are for anywhere from 10-20cm. The Wind Storm Warnings add strong Winds over 50kph on the northern parts of the East side of the Island but realistically we can expect some wind in all areas. In short: There is a good chance we will have…

  • Change in Pattern – Wet 7 days ahead

    Change in Pattern – Wet 7 days ahead

    Rain will increase – Starting Friday through the weekend After weeks of dry weather we are finally into what looks like a long term change to more normal rainy fall weather. Expect the rain to begin for real on Friday morning. Here is the picture for early Friday morning, a strong band across the Island.…