Current Conditions - Vancouver, BC

Latest Weather News - BC

• B.C. snowpack at 73% of normal, renewing drought, wildfire, electricity concerns

  The BC River Forecast Centre's latest Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin says the provincial snowpack was at just 73 per cent of normal for March 1.

  Environment

  Mar 12
• Gondola full of passengers falls to the ground at Kicking Horse resort

  The Golden Eagle Express at Kicking Horse Resort near Golden, B.C. has been shut down for the day after a gondola car fell to the ground and several people received minor injuries.

  Sports

  Mar 10
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• Rainfall warnings issued for Metro Vancouver, parts of South Coast

  Heavy rain is expected in much of Metro Vancouver over the weekend, starting Friday night and tapering off late on Sunday.

  Weather

  Mar 7
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• Atmospheric river set to douse B.C.’s South Coast this weekend

  Global BC senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon said there remains a significant amount of uncertainty how much rain will actually fall. 

  Weather

  Mar 6
• Allergy sufferers beware: B.C. to see intense pollen season

  Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British Columbia, where an expert predicts an intense pollen season is on the way.

  Environment

  Feb 28
• Avalanche Canada issues warning for most of B.C., Alberta mountains

  Avalanche Canada says the warning is in effect from Thursday through Monday, covering most of the provinces' forecast regions. 

  Weather

  Feb 27
• ‘Poop in my crawl space’: Victoria woman furious with city over sewage backup

  A Victoria woman is furious with the city after she says defective work by municipal contractors led to sewage flooding the crawl space of her home.

  Weather

  Feb 24
• Okanagan faces dry winter with snowpack just below normal

  While the valley bottom had continuously dry conditions all winter, the snowpack across the region is at 84 per cent of normal.

  Weather

  Feb 21
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• Avalanche danger rising on B.C.’s South Coast as warm, wet weather arrives

  Rainfall warnings are in place for Howe Sound and much of Metro Vancouver, with a "series of moderate rainfall systems" expected to cross the region between Friday and Sunday.

  Weather

  Feb 21
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• B.C.’s South Coast in for a soaking as atmospheric rivers move in

  B.C.'s South Coast is expected to see a "prolonged period of rain," with up to 80 millimetres of rain between Friday and Monday.

  Weather

  Feb 20
• Flooding in US southeast leaves at least 8 dead; snow, ice and wind cause winter misery elsewhere

  Several people have been killed as flooding, snow, ice and 'bone-chilling cold' is pounding much of the United States with severe weather this weekend.

  Weather

  Feb 16
• Arctic air stalls over B.C., temperatures expected to fall again next week

  Temperatures will be a touch milder Friday afternoon and into the weekend but will fall a few degrees early next week and through the remainder of the week.

  Weather

  Feb 6
• B.C. remains in grips of Arctic cold with temps set to go lower next week

  On Wednesday morning, Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga said Vancouver Airport unofficially recorded -8.8 C, within just 1/10 of a degree of the all-time record for February 5.

  Weather

  Feb 5
• Snow blankets B.C. South Coast and more could be on the way

  The hardest-hit regions include southeast Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo and Chemainus, the Sunshine Coast and North and West Vancouver.

  Weather

  Feb 4
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• ‘No time for bald or summer tires’: Wintry weather slams southern B.C.

  While plows have been out all night around the Lower Mainland, officials are warning that some roads are treacherous and driving conditions are dangerous.

  Weather

  Feb 4
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• Weather warnings remain in B.C. as Arctic air sweeps across province

  The Arctic air will hold through the remainder of the week and most likely through the coming weekend with snow across the South Coast here to stay for now.

  Weather

  Feb 3
• Highway 1 through Fraser Valley is ‘treacherous,’ could face intermittent closures

  Cpl. Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol said motorists should be aware that conditions may lead to intermittent shutdowns in both directions to keep drivers safe.

  Traffic

  Feb 3
• 10 to 20 centimetres of snow to hit Metro Vancouver as arctic air invades region

  British Columbians need to get their winter jackets and shovels ready as a snowfall warning is in effect for the Lower Mainland in B.C.

  Weather

  Feb 2
• B.C.’s south coast sees first snowfall of the season

  Environment Canada says a wintry mix of weather conditions is expected to affect Metro Vancouver over the next few days, prompting the weather agency to issue a snowfall warning.

  Weather

  Feb 1
• B.C.’s South Coast braces for season’s first real blast of winter weather

  A cold front is forecast to move across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island starting Friday evening, just as a moisture-laden system moves down the coast.

  Weather

  Jan 31
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• Chilliwack outreach workers concerned about lack of weather shelter beds

  The mayor said there are currently 36 cold weather beds available at two locations but admits that is less than what was available this time last year.

  Weather

  Jan 31
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• Snow falling on B.C. highways, drivers urged to be cautious as wintry weather arrives

  Drive BC is warning drivers to be careful travelling around the province as snow has started falling on highways and at higher elevations.

  Weather

  Jan 31
• Wintry weather to hit B.C. with snow forecast for Lower Mainland

  The special weather statement includes most of Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Whistler, Howe Sound, Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

  Weather

  Jan 29
• Burnaby council looks at plan to identify areas most at risk from extreme weather

  "How can we make sure we're mitigating the risks of hazards that we know are going to happen, to as few people as possible?" councillor Alison Gu said.

  Politics

  Jan 14