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Latest Weather News - BC

• 30 cm of snow to 30 C: Long weekend weather varies greatly across Canada

  Multiple weather systems are bringing a mixed bag of weather across Canada for the long weekend, with snow and wind in the Prairies and above-seasonal temperatures across Ontario.

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  May 15
• What could a supercharged El Nino mean for Canada?

  There's growing evidence that a supercharged El Nino will develop over the next few months, spelling possible hot and dry conditions to come for large parts of Canada.

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  May 14
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• Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes off coast of northern B.C.

  Earthquakes Canada says no tsunami was expected. It comes after a 4.1 quake struck off the west coast of Haida Gwaii, about 52 kilometres from Daajing Giids, on Sunday.

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  May 12
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• Metro Vancouver moving straight to Stage 2 water restrictions on May 1

  Officials say it is unprecedented this early in the year to move to Stage 2, but with a dry forecast and a low snowpack, it is necessary.

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  Apr 24
• Spring snowstorm drops 10 cm of snow on Cranbrook, knocks out power

  The heavy snow also brought down a tree, which hit some BC Hydro wires, briefly knocking out power for about 3,000 homes and businesses.

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  Apr 23
• Okanagan snowpack at lowest in 40 years as drought fears ramp up

  The chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board says as drought fears ramp up, so too does planning as the region braces for what could be a very dry summer.

  Environment

  Apr 10
• Prairies, northern Ontario brrr-ace for Alberta clipper and more snow

  Anywhere from 10 to 30 cm. of snow is expected to fall over a large region spanning from northeast B.C. to northern Ontario, courtesy of an Alberta clipper sweeping across Canada.

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  Apr 7
• Strong winds forecast for much of B.C. starting Monday: Environment Canada

  The statement covers communities including Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria and east Vancouver Island as well as the Southern Gulf Island.

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  Apr 5
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• Old Man Winter wallops B.C.’s Mainland/Southwest region, major highway closed

  Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning, forecasting roughly 15 cm of snow in the region, with reduced visibility possible at times.

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  Mar 26
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• Crews in water-logged Metro Vancouver prepare for next drenching

  With more rain in the forecast, crews continue to deal with a mudslide earlier this week that covered a road in Coquitlam in debris, posing risk to Metro Vancouver's water supply.

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  Mar 22
• Vancouver closing out first no-snow winter in 43 years. There may be more on the way

  Vancouver is poised to close out its first official snow-free winter in 43 years, in what environmental researchers say may become a new norm for southwestern British Columbia.

  Canada

  Mar 19
• Atmospheric river brings ‘tremendous’ amount of rain to B.C. South Coast

  'We've seen some tremendous amounts of rain up on portions of the Central Coast, up in the river's inlet area,' Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said.

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  Mar 18
• Atmospheric rivers drench coastal B.C., triggering flood and avalanche risks

  Atmospheric rivers are bringing heavy rain to B.C., triggering flood risks and evacuation alerts.

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  Mar 18
• Atmospheric river brings about 150 mm of rain to B.C.’s South Coast

  This atmospheric river is expected to last until Wednesday morning, but more rain is on the way after that, according to forecast models.

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  Mar 16
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• Parts of B.C. to see wet, windy start to week as atmospheric river approaches

  Residents in parts of British Columbia can expect a cold, wet and windy commute this morning as an atmospheric river approaches the coast.

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  Mar 16
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• Winter’s grip continues across much of Canada; forecasts call for snow, freezing rain

  Snow is continuing to fall in parts of Ontario, B.C. and Quebec, with heavy rain and freezing rain expected in some communities in the Maritimes and Ontario.

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  Mar 15
• Strong atmospheric river forecast to hit coastal B.C. as spring break begins

  A strong atmospheric river is forecast to impact coastal B.C. beginning midday on Sunday, and potentially continuing for several days, Global BC meteorologist Kristi Gordon said.

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  Mar 13
• Hurricane-strength winds knocked over semi trucks on the Coquihalla Highway

  The trucks were travelling on the Coquihalla Highway, before the Othello Road exit, when it is believed the first few trucks were blown on their sides.

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  Mar 12
• Fraser Valley cleaning up after windstorm that knocked out power, closed schools

  Thousands of people were left without power in Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford and Mission after powerful winds swept through the region, bringing down power lines and trees.

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  Mar 12
• Special weather statement issued for Metro Vancouver due to potential snow

  The organization says a cool and unstable airmass over the South Coast will bring freezing levels to near sea level overnight and into the morning hours.

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  Mar 9
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• Much of Alberta, parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan set to see dangerous winds

  The weather agency says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, trees and soft shelters.

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  Mar 8
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• Meteor visible, booms heard across B.C.’s South Coast

  Videos shared online from different areas of Metro Vancouver show two bright flashes around 9:08 p.m., followed by two booms minutes later.

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  Mar 4
• Heavy snow expected for Coquihalla Highway, 40 to 60 cm in forecast

  A frontal system is passing through the region, bringing strong southwesterly winds and instability, Environment Canada says.

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  Feb 25
• Parts of B.C.’s South Coast set to see snow-rain mix with ‘rapidly changing’ travel conditions

  A weather system making its way down from Alaska is expected to bring precipitation to B.C.'s South Coast this week, prompting Environment Canada to urge caution for motorists.

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  Feb 15