January 2026 Forecasts and Discussions

[Rubus_Leucodermis]

I took what has become my annual frosty weather hike in the Seymour Valley yesterday.

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[Rubus_Leucodermis]

Lower Mainland morning minima.

Abbotsford -3.5°C
Agassiz 2.2°C
Burns Bog -2.0°C
Hope 0.8°C
Langley -3.8°C
MBY -2.2˚C
Pitt Meadows -2.7°C
Squamish -2.7°C
Vancouver Harbour 0.6°C
Vancouver YVR -1.2°C
West Vancouver 1.3°C
White Rock -1.3°C

[Catnip]

Another low of -3c in east Coquitlam.

-1.1C here.

The Banana Belt keeps winning… so many victories!!!!!

[Rubus_Leucodermis]

-1.1C here.

The Banana Belt keeps winning… so many victories!!!!!

At least you’re no longer getting skunked in the freeze department. I’m wondering how AbbyJr did last night. YXX has gone from some of the warmest mins in the Lower Mainland to now some of the coldest.

[Abby_wx]

Low -0.4C here, first freeze of 2026.

[wetcoast91]

Rain returns next week but do not fret, the ridge reforms and brings us more sunshine after

[Catnip]

Rain returns next week but do not fret, the ridge reforms and brings us more sunshine after

Oh good... our nice ridge can deliver another Victorious shot of cold air to the East!!

[Catnip]

If you extrapolate the 12Z GFS way into time, there are signs of retrogression. Maybe Mid Feb?

Euro weeklies hinted at this time period....

I dunno..

[Hawk]

Periods of fog overnight, with a min around -2. It’s an icy one out there.

7th freeze in a row, with more on tap.

Wow. 2 More huge victories > 2 posts in a row. Be careful walking out there this a.m.

[wetcoast91]

If you extrapolate the 12Z GFS way into time, there are signs of retrogression. Maybe Mid Feb?

Euro weeklies hinted at this time period....

I dunno..

ECMWF says no way and keeps this strong Nino pattern through early Feb.



If we want to grasp at straws is that a +PNA lasting more than 10 weeks on end through most of winter is unlikely and should turn by March/April.

[Catnip]

ECMWF says no way and keeps this strong Nino pattern through early Feb.



If we want to grasp at straws is that a +PNA lasting more than 10 weeks on end through most of winter is unlikely and should turn by March/April.

Well we just had a period of -PNA in December... how'd that work out for us.

I just don't know anymore NEETZ.....

[Catnip]

It's bad at Grouse and Cypress. There's no way to make snow with these temps. Many runs are probably closing at the end of the week

We could see the Grouse Grind even open by mid Feb if we score another AR.

Had a glance at Grouse this morning while driving on the freeway... the Cut looks like we are in the middle of April right now... lots of bare ground.

[tyweather]

Looks like there should be some snow making opportunities this week.

TodayPartly sunny. Freezing level near 4500 feet.
TonightMostly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly clear. Freezing level near 4000 feet decreasing to 2500 feet after midnight.
FridaySunny. Freezing level near 1500 feet increasing to 3000 feet in the afternoon.
Friday NightClear. Freezing level near 3000 feet.
SaturdaySunny. Freezing level near 2000 feet increasing to 4500 feet in the afternoon.
Saturday NightMostly clear. Freezing level near 3500 feet.
SundaySunny. Freezing level near 3000 feet.
Sunday NightMostly clear. Freezing level near 3500 feet.
MondayMostly sunny with a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level near 1000 feet increasing to 1500 feet in the afternoon.
Monday NightMostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level near 2000 feet.
TuesdayPartly sunny with a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level near 2500 feet.

[stuffradio]

It was -3 this morning in Chilliwack.

[Weather101]

It was -3 this morning in Chilliwack.

Break out the wine