
Mark Madryga
Chief Meteorologist
Mark Madryga is Global BC’s Chief Meteorologist, keeping BC viewers informed on the latest weather forecasts and events, Monday to Friday. You can catch him on Global News Morning and Global News at Noon, along with regular updates on BC1.
Madryga’s obsession with weather started as a nine-year-old, growing up in Kamloops. He passionately recorded detailed weather reports on notepads and cassette tapes before and after school and never missed a Norm Grohmann weather report on BCTV.
Madryga attended NorKam Secondary in Kamloops, followed by two years at Cariboo College and then to the University of BC where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography and Meteorology in 1986. He was then hired by Environment Canada where he spent eight months at the training branch in Toronto, followed by a posting to the Pacific Weather Center in Vancouver, where he was an Operational Meteorologist for 21 years. That meant frequent around-the-clock shifts, producing a wide variety of forecasts for many clients in many fields, such as aviation, marine, forestry and highways.
His passion for forecasting and presenting weather later branched into television on Global BC (known as BCTV) in May 1994 on the Noon News, when a position for a Meteorologist became available. He then moved to the weekend weather post in the fall of 1997. In September 2006, Mark joined the weekday Morning News team where he continues to relay the first forecasts of the day to viewers.
Mark is also a regular contributor to a large number of charity events throughout the year, including emcee duties for numerous fund-raising galas, luncheons and weekend walks.
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Video Archives
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Heavy rainfall, strong wind forecast for B.C.’s Lower Mainland Sunday
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Arctic air brings cold temperatures to B.C. South Coast
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Flurries and snow accumulation expected in higher elevations on B.C.’s South Coast
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Heavy rain and blast of wind expected on B.C.’s South Coast following snowfall
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Major snowstorm expected to hit Metro Vancouver Wednesday evening
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B.C. afternoon weather update: Jan. 3
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Morning weather report with Mark Madryga
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Substantial change in B.C. weather coming Tuesday
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Large weather system headed toward’s B.C.’s south coast
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Heavy rainfall expected to hit B.C.’s south coast
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Heavy rain expected in B.C. Friday morning through Sunday
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Friday expected to be a ‘soaker’ on B.C.’s south coast
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Some areas of B.C. could see temperatures in the 30s
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Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga on Osoyoos wildfire
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Another storm takes aim at British Columbia
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Special weather statement in effect for B.C.’s south coast
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Wind warning issued for B.C.’s south coast as Pacific frontal system advances
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B.C. morning weather forecast: Nov. 2
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B.C. afternoon weather forecast and air quality advisory: Sept. 18
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BC Afternoon Weather: July 31
Author Archives
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Wind warning in effect with gusts up to 90 km/h possible for parts of B.C.’s south coastA Pacific frontal system is rapidly advancing from the south and towards the B.C. coast.WeatherNov 16, 2020
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Heavy rain sweeps across Metro Vancouver, Howe SoundHeavy downpours could produce 15-20 mm of rain in one hour, officials said.Aug 21, 2020
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B.C.’s Christie Mountain wildfire steady, but wind and thunderstorms in Friday forecastOfficials are calling for wind, isolated thunderstorms, rain and possible lightning.EnvironmentAug 21, 2020
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B.C. weather forecast this week: It’s going to be hot, hot, hotGet your sunscreen out and don't forget to hydrate.WeatherJul 27, 2020
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Canada Day 2020 was one of the chilliest on record for B.C.Breaking an even bigger record, Chilliwack recorded its lowest July 1 maximum in 139 years of data, with a high of just 13.5 C, Mark Madryga says.WeatherJul 2, 2020
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Heavy rainfall expected to hit Metro Vancouver on New Year’s EveTotal amounts of rain Monday night through Tuesday evening will reach 60 millimetres or more in Metro Vancouver.WeatherDec 30, 2019
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Snow falls in parts of Metro Vancouver as region braces for cold weatherParts of Metro Vancouver saw snowfall on Tuesday morning as the region braces for a blast of cold weather.WeatherNov 26, 2019
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B.C. weather outlook: get ready for a taste of winterColder Arctic air is destined to sweep southwards through British Columbia in the coming days.WeatherNov 25, 2019
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Drivers beware: freezing rain coming to central, northern B.C. Interior highwaysTemperatures near the ground are expected to remain near or below the freezing point, bringing a mixture of snow, freezing rain and ice pellets.WeatherNov 11, 2019
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More snow falling in Metro Vancouver TuesdayFlurries have hit the Vancouver area again this morning, but they are not expected to stick around for long.TrafficFeb 28, 2017
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Snow expected for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley by FridayResidents of B.C.'s South Coast will see some snow on Friday and into the weekend.WeatherFeb 2, 2017
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Temperatures reach all-time high across B.C.A Pineapple Express brought very warm temperatures to B.C. on Tuesday.WeatherNov 9, 2016
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Pineapple Express brings record high temperatures to B.C. todayIf you've noticed it feels warmer this Tuesday morning, you are right.WeatherNov 8, 2016
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Will it be a white Christmas for BC? A look at the data since 1940In some parts, yes. But for residents who don't normally see snow on the ground this time of year, don't expect this year to be much different.WeatherDec 21, 2015
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Calendar says February but B.C. temperatures say AprilFebruary temperatures have resembled those usually seen in the first three weeks of April, and the freezing level over the past few days has been close to 3,000 metres, or similar to May and June.WeatherFeb 17, 2015
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Will it be a white Christmas for B.C. this year?For most of the province, don't expect a winter wonderland. Christmas Day will be mostly dry across B.C., although definitely green in the Lower Mainland.WeatherDec 23, 2014
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B.C.’s South Coast weather forecast: Snow to rain by FridayWhile parts of B.C. saw its first snowfall of the season on Friday night and Saturday morning, it is likely going to look very different by this weekend.WeatherDec 1, 2014