Weather

Children cool off in the Salmon Street Springs fountain in downtown Portland, Ore., as a spring heat wave sweeps across the metro area, Saturday, May 13, 2023. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)

Unusually early heat wave in Pacific Northwest tests records

Temperature at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was 28.9 C as of mid-afternoon Saturday

Children cool off in the Salmon Street Springs fountain in downtown Portland, Ore., as a spring heat wave sweeps across the metro area, Saturday, May 13, 2023. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)
Two out-of-control wildfires in northeastern British Columbia have nearly doubled in size in one day. A pyrocumulus cloud, also known as a fire cloud, rises in the mountains above Lytton, B.C., on Sunday, Aug.15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

High temperatures in B.C. pose ‘threat of new wildfires,’ wildfire service warns

Weather improves, but northeastern B.C. has not received enough precipitation to eliminate hazard

Two out-of-control wildfires in northeastern British Columbia have nearly doubled in size in one day. A pyrocumulus cloud, also known as a fire cloud, rises in the mountains above Lytton, B.C., on Sunday, Aug.15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A property affected by November flooding of the Nicola River is seen along Highway 8 on the Shackan Indian Band, northwest of Merritt, B.C., on Thursday, March 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Hot spell hikes risks of flooding, avalanches and fire across British Columbia

Temperatures expected be at least 10 degrees above normal in many areas of the province

A property affected by November flooding of the Nicola River is seen along Highway 8 on the Shackan Indian Band, northwest of Merritt, B.C., on Thursday, March 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Wind warnings cover much of coastal B.C. with gusts up to 110 km/h expected on April 20. (Environment Canada)

With gusts of 110 km/h expected, wind takes out ferries between Island and mainland

Midday sailings won’t run between Nanaimo, North Saanich, Tsawwassen

Wind warnings cover much of coastal B.C. with gusts up to 110 km/h expected on April 20. (Environment Canada)
Flames attack the hillside in Bonney Lake. (East Pierce Fire and Rescue file photo)

‘Expecting the unexpected’: Experts say it’s hard to determine how 2023 weather will compare to other years

Meteorologist, river forecast centre say week-to-week weather gives better insights

Flames attack the hillside in Bonney Lake. (East Pierce Fire and Rescue file photo)
The Coquihalla Highway and Highway 3 have been issued a special weather statement as they are expecting 25 centimetres on snow on Friday, March 31. (DriveBC)

‘Heavy, late-season snowfall’: Coquihalla, Highway 3 issued special weather statement

The snowfall is expected to intensify Friday evening

The Coquihalla Highway and Highway 3 have been issued a special weather statement as they are expecting 25 centimetres on snow on Friday, March 31. (DriveBC)
Avalanche Canada advises outdoor adventurers to avoid steep elevation, in light of recent weather conditions, which are ideal for avalanches. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Avalanche danger risk rated ‘considerable’ for Southern Interior

Storm slab and deep persistent slab avalanches are likely in Kootenay region

Avalanche Canada advises outdoor adventurers to avoid steep elevation, in light of recent weather conditions, which are ideal for avalanches. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
One Surrey resident measured nearly 30 cm of snow early Sunday morning (Feb. 26). Environment Canada says 20 to 30 cm fell throughout the Surrey area. (@Kylem87/ Twitter)

Spring on the doorstep, but winter storms threaten Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.

Snowfall warnings cover the north and central coasts, boundary area between B.C. and Yukon

One Surrey resident measured nearly 30 cm of snow early Sunday morning (Feb. 26). Environment Canada says 20 to 30 cm fell throughout the Surrey area. (@Kylem87/ Twitter)
A pedestrian makes their way through a snowstorm in Halifax on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. A top meteorologist says a Canadian winter that lacked commitment earlier in the season is expected to finish strong before spring’s sluggish arrival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

‘Tenaciousness of winter:’ Weather Network forecasts a delayed spring

Above-normal precipitation across Canada may help delay fire season in the west

A pedestrian makes their way through a snowstorm in Halifax on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. A top meteorologist says a Canadian winter that lacked commitment earlier in the season is expected to finish strong before spring’s sluggish arrival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
The tail of an Air Canada aircraft is seen behind a pile of snow at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., Wed., Dec. 21, 2022. Environment Canada says the snow is not yet done with parts of the south coast. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Shuswap, Squamish, hit by weekend snow as dusting, or more, still due on south coast

Weekend snow across B.C. hit the Shuswap community of Malakwa the hardest

The tail of an Air Canada aircraft is seen behind a pile of snow at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., Wed., Dec. 21, 2022. Environment Canada says the snow is not yet done with parts of the south coast. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A bundled up worker shovels snow off steps during a cold morning in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. Bitterly cold weather is gripping much of British Columbia and forecasters don’t expect conditions in some areas to ease until at least Thursday, while the threat of snow lies ahead for other regions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Icy winds, snow, hit much of B.C., weekend snow possible for south coast: forecasters

With wind chill, Environment Canada warns it will feel near -40 C in the Elk Valley, Peace regions

A bundled up worker shovels snow off steps during a cold morning in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. Bitterly cold weather is gripping much of British Columbia and forecasters don’t expect conditions in some areas to ease until at least Thursday, while the threat of snow lies ahead for other regions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Earthquake hits Indonesia, killing 4 as restaurant collapses

A shallow earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua on Thursday, killing…

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The famous groundhog in Wiarton, Ont., looks skyward in order to give his prognostication on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. What is the name of this famous groundhog? (Frank Gunn/CP)

QUIZ: How much do you know about groundhogs and weather forecasting?

On Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, weather lore predicts spring

The famous groundhog in Wiarton, Ont., looks skyward in order to give his prognostication on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. What is the name of this famous groundhog? (Frank Gunn/CP)
The signal says walk, but piles of icy snow say otherwise at the corner of Blanshard and Broughton in Victoria after a December 2022 snowfall. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘No access’: B.C. residents with disabilities keep cautious eye on snowy forecasts

Snow and ice severely limit those with mobility, sight or hearing disabilities

The signal says walk, but piles of icy snow say otherwise at the corner of Blanshard and Broughton in Victoria after a December 2022 snowfall. (Black Press Media file photo)
Netting made from mettle cables is visible above a creek in Montecito, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. With climate change predicted to produce more severe weather, officials are scrambling to put in basins, nets and improve predictions of where landslides might occur to keep homes and people safe. (AP Photo/Ty O’Neil)

Tackling the threat of mudslides in soaked California

What are the most vulnerable areas and what can be done to protect them?

Netting made from mettle cables is visible above a creek in Montecito, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. With climate change predicted to produce more severe weather, officials are scrambling to put in basins, nets and improve predictions of where landslides might occur to keep homes and people safe. (AP Photo/Ty O’Neil)
Huge blocks of ice line the Fraser River near the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge following a severe cold snap and subsequent winter storms. (Photo/Valerie Pentz)

PHOTOS: Smart car-sized ice blocks build up near Agassiz after severe winter storms

Ice buildup along Agassiz-Harrison stretch of Fraser River captivates nature lovers

Huge blocks of ice line the Fraser River near the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge following a severe cold snap and subsequent winter storms. (Photo/Valerie Pentz)
A person walks on the street as a winter storm rolls through Western New York Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Amherst, N.Y. A battering winter storm has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes homes and businesses across the United States on Saturday. It left millions more to worry about the prospect of further outages and crippled police and fire departments. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Frigid monster storm across U.S. claims at least 24 lives

1,707 domestic and international flights were cancelled on Sunday

A person walks on the street as a winter storm rolls through Western New York Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Amherst, N.Y. A battering winter storm has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes homes and businesses across the United States on Saturday. It left millions more to worry about the prospect of further outages and crippled police and fire departments. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement officers on the Malahat late Dec. 22 ensuring commercial vehicles are carrying chains and safety compliant. (BC Transportation/Twitter)

Ferries, buses cancelled as ice falls over south coast of B.C.

Overnight snow turning to frozen rain then significant rainfall, residents urge to stay home

Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement officers on the Malahat late Dec. 22 ensuring commercial vehicles are carrying chains and safety compliant. (BC Transportation/Twitter)
A person looks out over Lake Ontario as a thunderstorm rolls through Toronto on Thursday, August 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

‘Weird and wacky’: Hurricane Fiona top weather story in stormy, wet, windy, dry year

Canadians learned about springuary, hotumn, derecho, urban flooding and hybrid storms in 2022

A person looks out over Lake Ontario as a thunderstorm rolls through Toronto on Thursday, August 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
A man rests on his luggage at Vancouver International Airport after a snowstorm crippled operations leading to cancellations and major delays, in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ferry, bus, car, plane: Whichever your choice, expect delays on B.C.’s south coast

Snow turning to arctic cold front Wednesday

A man rests on his luggage at Vancouver International Airport after a snowstorm crippled operations leading to cancellations and major delays, in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck