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Weather Network forecasting a potentially cooler summer. (Photo by Morf Morford)

El Nino to bring warm temp west, cooler temp east: Canada weather forecast

Could Canada see an overall cooler summer?

 

Severe thunderstorms are possible across the Okanagan, Shuswap and other parts of the B.C. Interior, says Environment Canada Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Black Press file photo)

UPDATE: Thunderstorm warning in B.C. Interior lifted

Environment Canada warns of strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain

 

Abbotsford is listed as 5 on the health index due to smoke drifting in from other areas. (Metro Vancouver air map)

Abbotsford air quality takes a dive, but no warnings in place yet

Mt. Baker barely visible as fire smoke drifts into eastern Fraser Valley

 

Overland flooding is seen as the swollen Bonaparte River runs through the Bonaparte First Nation while motorists travel on the Cariboo Highway, north of Cache Creek, B.C., on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Special weather statements covered much of British Columbia’s coastal and interior regions with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees in many communities on the weekend, but meteorologist Louis Kohanyi says they’re expected to peak today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Experts foresee more heat waves outside summer as May hot spell grips B.C., Alberta

Scientists say Western Canada will likely see more of these kinds of heat waves in coming years

Overland flooding is seen as the swollen Bonaparte River runs through the Bonaparte First Nation while motorists travel on the Cariboo Highway, north of Cache Creek, B.C., on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Special weather statements covered much of British Columbia’s coastal and interior regions with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees in many communities on the weekend, but meteorologist Louis Kohanyi says they’re expected to peak today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected to continue throughout the Lower Mainland this week after a weekend that broke temperature records in Abbotsford, West Vancouver, Agassiz, Hope and Pitt Meadows. (Black Press Media file photo)

High temperatures to continue after record-setting weekend for Lower Mainland

Unseasonably hot temperatures will persist through the week; heat dome not expected

Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected to continue throughout the Lower Mainland this week after a weekend that broke temperature records in Abbotsford, West Vancouver, Agassiz, Hope and Pitt Meadows. (Black Press Media file photo)
A man drinks a beer at Crab Park in Vancouver, on Saturday, May 13, 2023.Flood and fire risks in B.C.’s interior continue as unseasonably hot weather gripped much of the province this weekend, as some hard-hit communities grapple with potential evacuations and clean-up efforts from earlier weather events.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Several heat records broken over weekend as B.C. gripped by heat, fire, flood risk

Heat wave expected to peak today as high temperatures grip across much of the province

A man drinks a beer at Crab Park in Vancouver, on Saturday, May 13, 2023.Flood and fire risks in B.C.’s interior continue as unseasonably hot weather gripped much of the province this weekend, as some hard-hit communities grapple with potential evacuations and clean-up efforts from earlier weather events.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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)
Ahead of Mother’s Day Sunday, staff at Clearview Garden Shop in Aldergrove have been planting hanging baskets, another alternative for the weather-tolerant gardens. (Robyn Roste/Special to The Star)

Native and edible plants trending, says Langley nurseries

Challenges with weather recently have caused gardeners to rethink what might be best for planting

  • May 13, 2023
Ahead of Mother’s Day Sunday, staff at Clearview Garden Shop in Aldergrove have been planting hanging baskets, another alternative for the weather-tolerant gardens. (Robyn Roste/Special to The Star)
Potentially record-breaking temperatures exceeding 30 degrees are predicted for the Lower Mainland from Friday (May 12) through Tuesday (May 16). /File photo

‘Unseasonably high’ temperatures coming to Lower Mainland this weekend

Temperatures peaking at over 30 degrees could lead to local flooding and heat-related illnesses

Potentially record-breaking temperatures exceeding 30 degrees are predicted for the Lower Mainland from Friday (May 12) through Tuesday (May 16). /File photo
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)
BC Ferries cancelled numerous midday sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen on Easter Sunday, amid adverse weather. (Black Press Media file photo)

Poor weather causes numerous ferry cancellations between mainland, Vancouver Island

Midday sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay cancelled

BC Ferries cancelled numerous midday sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen on Easter Sunday, amid adverse weather. (Black Press Media file photo)
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, advising of a ‘long-duration rainfall event’ this weekend on B.C.’s south coast. (News Bulletin file photo)

Forecast calls for ‘long-duration rainfall event’ over Easter weekend in B.C.

Environment Canada issues special weather statement

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, advising of a ‘long-duration rainfall event’ this weekend on B.C.’s south coast. (News Bulletin file photo)
Especially given the recent heavy rains and threats of high river levels, one might wonder if the village streets in Fort Langley were actually flooding. But rest assured they did not, said photographer Brigitte Seib. “The picture I took, received many comments on Facebook wondering if there was a film crew or a flood. I probably should have posted the picture on April 1st :). I later posted the additional picture reflecting and advised the village of Fort Langley that all was well… just reflecting on life at the [Fort Langley Community] Hall,” she shared. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

SHARE: Village streets fill with water – or do they?

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  • Apr 1, 2023
Especially given the recent heavy rains and threats of high river levels, one might wonder if the village streets in Fort Langley were actually flooding. But rest assured they did not, said photographer Brigitte Seib. “The picture I took, received many comments on Facebook wondering if there was a film crew or a flood. I probably should have posted the picture on April 1st :). I later posted the additional picture reflecting and advised the village of Fort Langley that all was well… just reflecting on life at the [Fort Langley Community] Hall,” she shared. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
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)
There are many ways to traverse the snow along the Houston Trail in Fort Langley’s Derby Reach. Community photographer Lou Fasullo ran into a few different trail users, some on horseback and another pushing a stroller through the snow. Fasullo chatted with the mom, “I said ‘congratulation for getting through all that snow.’ Her response was, ‘It was worth it, as my daughter is fast asleep’.” (Special to Langley Advance Times)

SHARE: Different ways around Houston Trail

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  • Mar 6, 2023
There are many ways to traverse the snow along the Houston Trail in Fort Langley’s Derby Reach. Community photographer Lou Fasullo ran into a few different trail users, some on horseback and another pushing a stroller through the snow. Fasullo chatted with the mom, “I said ‘congratulation for getting through all that snow.’ Her response was, ‘It was worth it, as my daughter is fast asleep’.” (Special to Langley Advance Times)
A snow plow in Langley. (Langley Advance Times files)

IN OUR OPINION: Our wild weather becoming a problem

More people plus more snow means more need for road clearing

A snow plow in Langley. (Langley Advance Times files)
Snow will continue on Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt today (Mar. 2) with 20 to 30 cm expected to fall by Friday (Mar. 3) near noon. Mixed rain and snow will stop this morning for most of the Fraser Valley. /B.C. Transportation

More snow expected for Coquihalla Highway while mix hits most of Fraser Valley

Mixed rain and snow will stop this morning for most of Fraser Valley while Coquihalla gets more snow

Snow will continue on Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt today (Mar. 2) with 20 to 30 cm expected to fall by Friday (Mar. 3) near noon. Mixed rain and snow will stop this morning for most of the Fraser Valley. /B.C. Transportation