What causes an anvil cloud to form?
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What causes an anvil cloud to form?
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What causes an anvil cloud to form?
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02:03 | March 12, 2026
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Snow falling on North Shore mountains
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B.C. bracing for another round of rain
01:47 | January 5, 2026
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How does dense fog form? Kristi Gordon explains
01:35 | January 5, 2026
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B.C. bracing for potential coastal flooding, freezing rain and snow in higher elevations
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Flooding possible in Metro Vancouver
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Report examines possible damage in B.C. from ‘megathrust’ earthquake
02:06 | December 30, 2025
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Rain and snow melt continue to cause problems on north coast and Haida Gwaii
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2025 B.C. wildfire season less destructive than years past
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Winter hiking warnings
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What causes an anvil cloud to form?
Description
April 18, 2022
A massive thunderstorm was spotted across B.C.'s South Coast last Thursday. Senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains what caused the unusual shape of the anvil cloud or cumulonimbus cloud that captured the attention of many British Columbians.
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What causes an anvil cloud to form?01:17 | April 18, 2022 -
B.C. weather forecast – March 1303:29 | March 13, 2026 -
Powerful wind storm knocks out power, closes highway02:03 | March 12, 2026 -
B.C. weather forecast – Monday March 902:57 | March 9, 2026 -
Climate Science: Reducing methane to fight climate change03:08 | March 8, 2026 -
Possible meteor over B.C. South Coast02:16 | March 4, 2026 -
Heavy snow expected for Coquihalla Highway02:55 | February 25, 2026 -
Snow falling on North Shore mountains01:54 | February 16, 2026 -
Section of Kettle Valley Rail Trail being decommissioned02:17 | February 9, 2026 -
Federal and provincial governments agree to help with Sumas Prairie flood mitigation04:46 | February 9, 2026 -
Climate Science: Hydroclimate whiplash02:37 | February 8, 2026 -
Climate Science: Hydroclimate whiplash02:18 | February 7, 2026 -
Warm temperatures impact North Shore01:59 | February 5, 2026 -
Assessing flood damage in Comox Valley02:01 | January 31, 2026 -
Flood warnings downgraded, evacuation orders lifted in B.C.’s Comox Valley00:27 | January 31, 2026 -
Severe weather & seasonal illness disrupt blood donations03:57 | January 30, 2026 -
‘I love the weather change’: Dense fog lingers over Vancouver area01:37 | January 21, 2026 -
Climate Science: How methane emissions are driving climate change02:59 | January 15, 2026 -
B.C. snowpack above normal in many parts of the province04:32 | January 13, 2026 -
Atmospheric river brings flood risk to B.C.01:55 | January 12, 2026 -
Flooding concerns in Chilliwack due to heavy rain01:49 | January 12, 2026 -
Climate Science: The cold facts about global warming02:15 | January 11, 2026 -
Climate Science: The cold facts about global warming01:59 | January 9, 2026 -
B.C. South Coast receives heavy rain02:27 | January 6, 2026 -
B.C. bracing for another round of rain01:47 | January 5, 2026 -
How does dense fog form? Kristi Gordon explains01:35 | January 5, 2026 -
B.C. bracing for potential coastal flooding, freezing rain and snow in higher elevations01:54 | January 3, 2026 -
Flooding possible in Metro Vancouver03:18 | January 3, 2026 -
Report examines possible damage in B.C. from ‘megathrust’ earthquake02:06 | December 30, 2025 -
Rain and snow melt continue to cause problems on north coast and Haida Gwaii02:06 | December 30, 2025 -
2025 B.C. wildfire season less destructive than years past04:39 | December 30, 2025 -
Winter hiking warnings02:01 | December 29, 2025
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What causes an anvil cloud to form?01:17 | April 18, 2022
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B.C. weather forecast – March 1303:29 | March 13, 2026
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Powerful wind storm knocks out power, closes highway02:03 | March 12, 2026
-
B.C. weather forecast – Monday March 902:57 | March 9, 2026
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Climate Science: Reducing methane to fight climate change03:08 | March 8, 2026
-
Possible meteor over B.C. South Coast02:16 | March 4, 2026
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Heavy snow expected for Coquihalla Highway02:55 | February 25, 2026
-
Snow falling on North Shore mountains01:54 | February 16, 2026
-
Section of Kettle Valley Rail Trail being decommissioned02:17 | February 9, 2026
-
Federal and provincial governments agree to help with Sumas Prairie flood mitigation04:46 | February 9, 2026
-
Climate Science: Hydroclimate whiplash02:37 | February 8, 2026
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Climate Science: Hydroclimate whiplash02:18 | February 7, 2026
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Warm temperatures impact North Shore01:59 | February 5, 2026
-
Assessing flood damage in Comox Valley02:01 | January 31, 2026
-
Flood warnings downgraded, evacuation orders lifted in B.C.’s Comox Valley00:27 | January 31, 2026
-
Severe weather & seasonal illness disrupt blood donations03:57 | January 30, 2026
-
‘I love the weather change’: Dense fog lingers over Vancouver area01:37 | January 21, 2026
-
Climate Science: How methane emissions are driving climate change02:59 | January 15, 2026
-
B.C. snowpack above normal in many parts of the province04:32 | January 13, 2026
-
Atmospheric river brings flood risk to B.C.01:55 | January 12, 2026
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Flooding concerns in Chilliwack due to heavy rain01:49 | January 12, 2026
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Climate Science: The cold facts about global warming02:15 | January 11, 2026
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Climate Science: The cold facts about global warming01:59 | January 9, 2026
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B.C. South Coast receives heavy rain02:27 | January 6, 2026
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B.C. bracing for another round of rain01:47 | January 5, 2026
-
How does dense fog form? Kristi Gordon explains01:35 | January 5, 2026
-
B.C. bracing for potential coastal flooding, freezing rain and snow in higher elevations01:54 | January 3, 2026
-
Flooding possible in Metro Vancouver03:18 | January 3, 2026
-
Report examines possible damage in B.C. from ‘megathrust’ earthquake02:06 | December 30, 2025
-
Rain and snow melt continue to cause problems on north coast and Haida Gwaii02:06 | December 30, 2025
-
2025 B.C. wildfire season less destructive than years past04:39 | December 30, 2025
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Winter hiking warnings02:01 | December 29, 2025
What causes an anvil cloud to form?
Description
April 18, 2022
A massive thunderstorm was spotted across B.C.'s South Coast last Thursday. Senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains what caused the unusual shape of the anvil cloud or cumulonimbus cloud that captured the attention of many British Columbians.
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