OMG Rain?

[bishopshodan]

2 hours ago, Gnarcore said:

No one cares about Nanoose. I thought that was just Lantzville with ocean views. 

Lantzville has gone downhill a bit since I was a kid. 

 

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Edited November 24, 2021 by bishopshodan

[-Vintage Canuck-]

Rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver:

 

Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
• Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
• Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge

Heavy rain for today.

Total Rainfall: 50 mm over southern sections to 80 mm near the mountains.

Locations: Metro Vancouver - Central, Metro Vancouver - North Shore, Metro Vancouver - Northeast, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound.

Timespan: Today and tonight.

Other Risks: Strong southeast winds near the water today.

Remarks: The next storm system has arrived on the B.C. south coast bringing heavy rain. The rain will be heaviest today as the storm moves across the south coast. The heavy rain will ease tonight as the system moves out of the region.

Howe Sound, as well as northern sections of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley will receive up to 80 mm of rain by Friday morning. Meanwhile, Southern sections of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley will receive up to 50 mm
by Friday morning.

This storm will be shorter lived and less intense than the event over November 13-15, 2021. However, it will still bring moderate to heavy rain and strong winds. Additionally, freezing levels will rise above mountain tops today. This may worsen recent flooding and impact vulnerable landscapes and infrastructure.

 

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

 

https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc42

[PhillipBlunt]

On 11/18/2021 at 3:38 PM, gurn said:

Comox/ Island radio reporting a sink hole has occurred on Highway 19 just north of Nanaimo. Highway shut down. That is the lower/ older highway down by the water.

Got caught in the traffic snarl going up Island. Was an hour wait as they compressed three lanes into one, and then diverted the traffic through Lantzville. The other way was absolutely horrendous with the parade of headlights going back at least 3-4 miles. Heard those poor folks spent 3 hours in their cars snailing along. 

[-Vintage Canuck-]

Special weather statement for Metro Vancouver:

 

Special weather statement in effect for:

• Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
• Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
• Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
• Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
• Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta

A prolonged period of heavy rain Tuesday through Wednesday.

Total rainfall: 50 to 100 mm.

Locations: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, Whistler, Sunshine Coast.

Timespan: Rain begins over the British Columbia south coast early on Tuesday morning. Rain becomes heavy at times over Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, Whistler, and the Sunshine Coast on Tuesday morning then spreads to Fraser Valley on Tuesday night. Heavy rain will persist through Wednesday.

Other risks: Strong southeasterly winds with gusts up to 60 km/h near the Strait of Georgia will also accompany the storm.

Remarks: The third atmospheric river in just under a week will once again give rain heavy at times over the British Columbia south coast.

Heavy downpours can cause water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Rising freezing levels and snowmelt may contribute to increased runoff.

 

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

 

https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc42

[-Vintage Canuck-]

Freezing rain warning for Metro Vancouver:

 

Freezing rain warning in effect for:

• Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
• Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
• Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
• Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
• Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta

Freezing rain this afternoon and tonight.

 

Locations: Metro Vancouver

 

Time span: Now to Wednesday morning.

 

Impacts: Slippery surfaces leading to adverse travel conditions.

 

Remarks:

A system moving over the south coast continues to bring moisture and warm air aloft.

 

Light freezing rain is expected this afternoon and tonight as rain or drizzle falls across Metro Vancouver while surface temperatures remain cold. Areas along the water will be less susceptible to impacts as surface temperatures may remain slightly above freezing. However inland locations and higher elevations may see a higher impact as surface temperatures remain below freezing, leaving a higher possibility of ice buildup on roads.

 

Surface temperatures will rise overnight as more warm air from the Pacific moves in, allowing for the freezing rain to transition to rain by Wednesday morning

 

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.

 

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

 

https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc42

[Russ]

Freezing rain makes things fun.... 

 

But I have found using my seed spreader for salt really nice and quick way to get salt spread on my long driveway. They really should use something like this at school sidewalks, etc. Way safer that carrying a bag around and throwing salt in my opinion. 

[-Vintage Canuck-]

Here we go again...

 

 

[Gurn]

Damn, been rough weather wise for quite some time now.

[-Vintage Canuck-]

Rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver:

 

Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
• Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
• Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
• Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
• Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta

Heavy rain is expected.

Time frame: Late Tuesday morning through Wednesday night.

Locations: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley - West including Abbotsford, Fraser Valley - Central including Chilliwack, Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast.

Hazard: 50 to 150 mm of rain. Rising freezing levels with melting snow giving rise to increased river flows and localized flooding.

Remarks:
A strong southwest flow will develop on Tuesday and result in an atmospheric river impacting the south coast. Heavy rain will develop later Tuesday morning as the first of several systems embedded in the flow arrives. Heavy rain will redevelop at times through Tuesday night and Wednesday as other systems arrive. The heaviest rainfall is expected to fall near the Coast Mountains in favourable, upslope locations.

Snow levels will rise from 1500 to 2000 metres Tuesday and then further to 2500 metres on Wednesday. Snowmelt over higher elevations as freezing levels climb will contribute to runoff which may result in high stream levels and localized flooding.

 

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

 

https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc42

[Gurn]

It's back

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/weather/topstories/no-shortage-of-moisture-in-b-c-as-another-atmospheric-river-flows-in/ar-AAUn5Vk?ocid=msedgntp

February has been a dry month for B.C.'s South Coast, but with the current deluge soaking the region, some cities such as Vancouver may actually end up with near normal rainfall totals for the month. Sunday afternoon will offer some reprieve from the precipitation, but another atmospheric river will push in with more rain and alpine snow, as well as gusty winds, in the evening hours -- persisting well into this week. More on how much rain and snow to expect, and how long it’ll last, below

A surge of atmospheric moisture has spread over the South Coast, meaning a rise in temperatures to seasonable levels and ample amounts of rain returning to the region following a prolonged stretch of dry and, at times, cold weather.

 

The rain and snow associated with the first system will ease off Sunday afternoon, but there won't be much of a break as a more potent atmospheric river is right on its heels and will move in with more soggy weather in the evening.

The highest totals will fall over the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, where 75-100 mm of rain is possible through Monday. Across the Lower Mainland, most of rain will fall east of Vancouver, but the city itself can expect to see 50-75 mm.

It’s been exceptionally dry across the Lower Mainland this month. Vancouver typically sees about 100 mm of rain in February. The city’s airport had only recorded one-quarter that much through Friday. With all the rain in the forecast through Monday, we’re likely on track to come in near normal or even slightly above average against all odds.

Winds will ease Sunday morning, but the reprieve will be short-lived, however, as gusts start to pick up again in the evening, hitting up to 70 km/h along the coastline as another system pushes ashore. They will subside Monday morning.

Although there will be breaks in between, the rain and snow is expected to continue into Wednesday morning before winding down in the afternoon.

SIGNIFICANT MOUNTAIN SNOWS WILL LIKELY COMPLICATE TRAVEL

Low freezing levels will make this a much more interesting pattern for ski resorts and mountain passes. Freezing levels will generally hover around the 1000-1500 metre range.

Accumulating snow will blanket the province’s major mountain passes, likely leading to major travel disruptions through Monday. Special weather statements and snowfall warnings are in place as weather in the mountains can change suddenly, resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

 

February has been a dry month for B.C.'s South Coast, but with the current deluge soaking the region, some cities such as Vancouver may actually end up with near normal rainfall totals for the month. Sunday afternoon will offer some reprieve from the precipitation, but another atmospheric river will push in with more rain and alpine snow, as well as gusty winds, in the evening hours -- persisting well into this week. More on how much rain and snow to expect, and how long it’ll last

A surge of atmospheric moisture has spread over the South Coast, meaning a rise in temperatures to seasonable levels and ample amounts of rain returning to the region following a prolonged stretch of dry and, at times, cold weather.

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The rain and snow associated with the first system will ease off Sunday afternoon, but there won't be much of a break as a more potent atmospheric river is right on its heels and will move in with more soggy weather in the evening.

The highest totals will fall over the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, where 75-100 mm of rain is possible through Monday. Across the Lower Mainland, most of rain will fall east of Vancouver, but the city itself can expect to see 50-75 mm.

It’s been exceptionally dry across the Lower Mainland this month. Vancouver typically sees about 100 mm of rain in February. The city’s airport had only recorded one-quarter that much through Friday. With all the rain in the forecast through Monday, we’re likely on track to come in near normal or even slightly above average against all odds.

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Winds will ease Sunday morning, but the reprieve will be short-lived, however, as gusts start to pick up again in the evening, hitting up to 70 km/h along the coastline as another system pushes ashore. They will subside Monday morning.

Although there will be breaks in between, the rain and snow is expected to continue into Wednesday morning before winding down in the afternoon.

SIGNIFICANT MOUNTAIN SNOWS WILL LIKELY COMPLICATE TRAVEL

Low freezing levels will make this a much more interesting pattern for ski resorts and mountain passes. Freezing levels will generally hover around the 1000-1500 metre range.

Accumulating snow will blanket the province’s major mountain passes, likely leading to major travel disruptions through Monday. Special weather statements and snowfall warnings are in place as weather in the mountains can change suddenly, resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

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"Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow," ECCC says in the statement.

Through Monday, accumulations of 10-30+ cm of snowfall is peppered across the mountain passes. As a result, the avalanche danger rating has been elevated somewhat, with moderate to high levels for the mountain passes.

The soggy pattern continues through the middle of next week as additional systems will track into the South Coast. Then, a drier pattern is expected for the second week of March

[Gurn]

 

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/weather/topstories/b-c-may-endure-a-month-s-worth-of-rain-by-early-next-week/ar-AAZ6Q2K?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a69f0ca1c512431e80338071a9061bec

A stretch of wet weather is on the way for many communities across southern British Columbia as we head into early next week. July is typically the driest month of the year in B.C. This year, however, we could see a whole month’s worth of rain in a few days. More on the timing and what you can expect, below.

A jammed-up upper-level pattern is to blame for the upcoming stretch of rainy conditions.

We’re seeing a rex block across Western Canada this weekend. This upper-level blocking pattern occurs when an upper-level low gets caught beneath an upper-level ridge, essentially jamming up the jet stream and forcing a stagnant pattern to remain in place for days—and even weeks in extreme cases.

While communities in the Arctic Circle endure an impressive stretch of abnormal heat as a result of that stubborn ridge, B.C. will fall on the unsettled side of the blocking pattern with that upper-level low stuck over the region.

This pattern is responsible for the impending stretch of rain that’ll start to wash over the South Coast and Lower Mainland beginning Sunday and lasting into Tuesday.

Before then, a cold front will swing southeast through the province Saturday, bringing a widespread risk of thunderstorms to most of B.C. Parts of the Interior could see severe storms fire up in the afternoon and evening, with heavy downpours, large hail, strong wind gusts and localized flooding as possible hazards.

 

A steady, gloomy rain will begin to build over the region through the day on Sunday. The heaviest rain is likely on Sunday, with bouts of rainfall continuing as we head into the beginning of the new work week.

All told, the precipitation will amount to 30-50 mm for much of the region, with isolated pockets of 50+ mm possible. This may not sound like much, but given that July is typically pretty dry, that’s nearly a month’s worth of rainfall for some locations.

On Sunday, there will be the risk of non-severe, scattered thunderstorms in the Interior and the coastal regions. However, there is the risk for stronger storm dynamics across the Lower Mainland.

 

 

[Ghostsof1915]

35 minutes ago, gurn said:

 

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/weather/topstories/b-c-may-endure-a-month-s-worth-of-rain-by-early-next-week/ar-AAZ6Q2K?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a69f0ca1c512431e80338071a9061bec

A stretch of wet weather is on the way for many communities across southern British Columbia as we head into early next week. July is typically the driest month of the year in B.C. This year, however, we could see a whole month’s worth of rain in a few days. More on the timing and what you can expect, below.

A jammed-up upper-level pattern is to blame for the upcoming stretch of rainy conditions.

We’re seeing a rex block across Western Canada this weekend. This upper-level blocking pattern occurs when an upper-level low gets caught beneath an upper-level ridge, essentially jamming up the jet stream and forcing a stagnant pattern to remain in place for days—and even weeks in extreme cases.

While communities in the Arctic Circle endure an impressive stretch of abnormal heat as a result of that stubborn ridge, B.C. will fall on the unsettled side of the blocking pattern with that upper-level low stuck over the region.

This pattern is responsible for the impending stretch of rain that’ll start to wash over the South Coast and Lower Mainland beginning Sunday and lasting into Tuesday.

Before then, a cold front will swing southeast through the province Saturday, bringing a widespread risk of thunderstorms to most of B.C. Parts of the Interior could see severe storms fire up in the afternoon and evening, with heavy downpours, large hail, strong wind gusts and localized flooding as possible hazards.

 

A steady, gloomy rain will begin to build over the region through the day on Sunday. The heaviest rain is likely on Sunday, with bouts of rainfall continuing as we head into the beginning of the new work week.

All told, the precipitation will amount to 30-50 mm for much of the region, with isolated pockets of 50+ mm possible. This may not sound like much, but given that July is typically pretty dry, that’s nearly a month’s worth of rainfall for some locations.

On Sunday, there will be the risk of non-severe, scattered thunderstorms in the Interior and the coastal regions. However, there is the risk for stronger storm dynamics across the Lower Mainland.

 

 

 

I noticed today the Lions and a lot of other taller mountains in the Lower Mainland still have snow on them. In July!!!

 

[Gurn]

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/weather/unsettled-weather-and-severe-thunderstorms-expected-across-southern-british-columbia/ar-AAZ9Ddp?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=a6d94278256644d8bb7694ef60d53ca2

ANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning with a possibility of strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain for parts of southern British Columbia.

The weather agency says the warning is in effect for Boundary, Fraser Canyon — north including Lillooet, Nicola, Okanagan Valley including Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton, Shuswap and South Thompson.

The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for the south Interior and southeast area of the province, including Similkameen River, Okanagan and Mission Creek, Boundary, east and west Kootenay and their tributaries.

 

 

 

It says there is a potential for heavy rainfall and thundershowers in the south Interior and Kootenays on Sunday and Monday, and rising rivers are expected in areas which receive the heaviest downpours.

The centre says given the uncertainty in the exact locations and intensity of rainfall, it is possible that small and medium-sized watersheds throughout the region may experience high flows on Monday and Tuesday.

A high streamflow advisory means that river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but no major flooding is expected.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2022.

[Warhippy]

I can say unequivocally, that in all my years I have never ever seen this much rain this late in the year so consistently in the Okanagan Valley.  There is fresh snow on some of the hills over the past week.  Endless thunder storms and everything is in fact green.  Added that due to the amount of rain that cherries haven't actually been at major risk of splitting due to the high heat post storm.

 

It's been something else to see the hills green when we should be gearing up for fires in July

[brilac]

It was nice and sunshine earlier today in Seattle.  Now, it's raining.  Yeah, that's how it is.  Rains at the most inopportune times. 

 

 

[NewbieCanuckFan]

11 hours ago, brilac said:

It was nice and sunshine earlier today in Seattle.  Now, it's raining.  Yeah, that's how it is.  Rains at the most inopportune times. 

 

 

 

[Gurn]

today could be a worse day than usual to live in Alberta:

 

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/weather/topstories/the-alberta-weather-forecast-is-calling-for-tennis-ball-sized-hail-a-tornado-threat/ar-AAZknbm?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=869540482b984201b0660486f0f887f8

If you were thrilled that lovely summer weather had finally arrived in Alberta, think again. The weather forecast is predicting that severe storms could be hitting the province, bringing tornado risks and "tennis ball-sized" hail.

According to The Weather Network (TWN), a low-pressure system developing in the province will trigger widespread "severe thunderstorms" across Alberta during the day on Thursday, July 7.

 

Storms will be developing along the foothills and head east through the western Prairies toward more heavily populated areas by the evening. The risk areas include cities like Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer.

 

 

Kelly Sonnenburg, a meteorologist at TWN, said there is a lot of "atmospheric instability" present, which will help storms bubble up "quickly and with intensity."

Strong winds and heavy rain will be the main hazard in the storms, but Sonnenburg added huge hail "possibly near tennis ball-sized" could develop in some regions.

There is also a threat of an "isolated tornado or two," she warned, as "favourable wind shear" to support rotating storms is present.

Scattered storms are expected to develop in eastern and southern parts of Alberta into the evening as well.

On Friday, the storm risk will shift East, with eastern Alberta and Saskatchewan likely to get the worst of the weather, but there is some uncertainty on whether the storm risk will be widespread in southern Alberta in the late afternoon and evening.

So, if you are out and about on Thursday, keep a close eye on any weather warnings and have a plan in mind to stay safe.

[-Vintage Canuck-]

Much needed rain after the heat wave.

[brilac]

It's raining here in Seattle, WA today.  I'm not fond of the rain, except when it rains really hard. But today, it's good that it is raining, and plus my head and face is not congested from that smoke. 

[NewbieCanuckFan]