Alerts: Special Weather Statements

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Space for EC Special Weather Statements.

[Abby_wx]

4:40 PM PST Monday 18 February 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - east including Hope
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford

A little more snow is on the way for Metro Vancouver and the lower Fraser Valley on Tuesday.

A frontal system will cross the south coast on Tuesday. Snow will begin Tuesday morning and may catch the tail-end of the morning commute. Snow will likely become mixed with rain in the afternoon, especially near the water and over lower elevations. For areas further inland, including the Lower Fraser Valley, snow may persist Tuesday night.

Total snowfall accumulations for western sections of Metro Vancouver will be in the 2 to 5 cm range, while the lower Fraser Valley could see between 5 and 10 cm.

A ridge of high pressure will rebuild on Wednesday for two days of sunny weather. The next front will move onto the south coast on Friday with the potential for another bout of wet snow and rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[AbbyJr]

Statements
3:38 PM PST Sunday 24 February 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford
Strong winds gusting near 80 km/h are expected to develop overnight.

A cold airmass spreading through the BC interior will reach the coast tonight. As a result, outflow winds from the Fraser Valley will strengthen and gust near 80 km/h by Monday morning. The plume of winds will extend from the Chilliwack and Abbotsford area through southern Langley and across the Strait of Georgia to affect the southernmost Gulf Islands and Victoria.

Winds will diminish slightly by Monday afternoon but remain brisk through Tuesday morning.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

Statements
3:38 PM PST Sunday 24 February 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Strong winds gusting near 80 km/h are expected to develop overnight.

A cold airmass spreading through the BC interior will reach the coast tonight. As a result, outflow winds from the Fraser Valley will strengthen and gust near 80 km/h by Monday morning. The plume of winds will extend from the Chilliwack and Abbotsford area through southern Langley and across the Strait of Georgia to affect the southernmost Gulf Islands and Victoria.

Winds will diminish slightly by Monday afternoon but remain brisk through Tuesday morning.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[Typeing3]

6:01 AM PST Wednesday 08 January 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
Potential snow for the BC South Coast Thursday night

With the shift into cooler weather, snow is looking likely over the BC South Coast in the coming week. While there may be a few light flurries mixed with rain tonight, the first real opportunity for widespread low elevation snow is shaping up to be Thursday night.

A low tracking south along the BC coast will spread moisture across the BC South Coast beginning Thursday evening. With temperatures hovering near the freezing mark, a mix of rain or snow is possible across the region.

As is frequently the case, snowfall amounts will vary across the region. Current estimates are that the Fraser Valley, and higher elevations of Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island have the the potential for snowfall accumulations to exceed 5 cm Thursday night.

The snow is expected to change back to rain Friday morning. However, with temperatures remaining below seasonal normals into next week, the chance of more snow remains.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[VanCitySouth]

1:53 PM PST Monday 13 January 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
A series of disturbances are set to bring more snow to the south coast this week.

Outflow winds through mainland coastal inlets and valleys will continue to drive cold arctic air into the Georgia Basin through much of the week. Over the next few days, a series of disturbances will affect the south coast.

Tonight, a weak system will approach the area from the northwest. Northwesterly winds are expected to develop over the Strait of Georgia overnight and where these winds converge with strong outflows from mainland coastal inlets, locally heavier areas of snow are likely to develop. Localized areas from Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach, southern Texada Island, and Half Moon Bay to Sechelt could be affected overnight and on Tuesday.

The second system will reach the south coast Tuesday evening and affect a more widespread area than the first, with snow is expected for much of the night. Mainland arctic outflow winds reaching the eastern coast of Vancouver Island will create the potential for increased snowfall amounts locally.

A third system is on the horizon for Thursday night and a fair degree of uncertainty exists regarding its impact upon the south coast. The mainland coast may suffer a glancing blow however Vancouver Island may see a considerable amount of snow as outflow winds increase with the passage of this system.

Please refer to your local public forecast for details on snowfall amounts.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[Typeing3]

8:14 AM PDT Tuesday 22 September 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
A series of vigorous frontal systems will move across the south coast of BC tonight through Saturday. They will bring periods of heavy rain and strong winds in the first active storm cycle of the the fall season.

The first system arrives on Vancouver Island tonight, and will spread to the mainland before Wednesday morning and continue through Thursday.

Rainfall intensity will vary through the day and across regions. Over Vancouver Island, total rainfall amounts over the two day period will generally range from 15 to 40 mm, with amounts excess of 100 mm over West Vancouver Island.

For the mainland coast, total rainfall amounts will range from 50 mm to in excess of 100 mm over the two day period. The heaviest rainfall amounts are currently expected over Howe Sound and the North Shore.

This system will also bring strong southeast winds to the west coast of Vancouver Island Tuesday night, with winds of 60 to 80 km/h. As the system progresses, winds across the Strait of Georgia and surrounding regions will peak early Wednesday morning at 50 to 70 km/h.

The combination of heavy rain with leaves on the ground may lead to localized flooding. Strong winds may also lead to power outages.

The wet pattern will continue with more rain expected Friday and Saturday.

Rainfall and wind warnings may be issued as the system approaches.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[stuffradio]

5:17 AM PDT Monday 12 October 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta

Strong winds for Metro Vancouver early this morning and Tuesday.

Gusty westerly winds will continue over Metro Vancouver early this morning in the wake of the frontal system that moved through last night. The strongest winds are expected near the Strait of Georgia, with gusts up to 70 km/h. Winds will ease through this morning.

Another low pressure system will approach the South Coast tonight, and will move across Vancouver Island Tuesday morning. This system will bring strong winds to Metro Vancouver, with winds rising to southeast 30 to 50 km/h gusting to 70 km/h near the Strait of Georgia overnight.

On Tuesday, as the low pressure system crosses Vancouver Island winds will shift from southeast to strong and gusty westerly early in the afternoon. Widespread westerly winds gusting 70 km/h are likely, with higher wind gusts possible.

The exact strength of the winds on Tuesday depends on the track and depth of the low. However, impacts such as power outages are possible.

Winds are expected to ease through Tuesday evening.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[AbbyJr]

Statements
11:27 AM PDT Monday 12 October 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
Widespread, strong and gusty winds on Tuesday...

A new low pressure system will cross Vancouver Island Tuesday morning and continue into the interior late in the day. Areas of Metro Vancouver near the Strait of Georgia, Victoria, and the Gulf Islands will see winds rising to southeast 30 to 50 km/h gusting to 70 km/h overnight.

The second windy wallop comes on Tuesday as winds abruptly transition from southeasterly to strong and gusty westerlies. Winds will rise to 50 to 70 km/h Tuesday morning for Vancouver Island and spread to the mainland Tuesday afternoon. Widespread higher gusts are possible.

Some key notes...
1) strong winds will be widespread.
2) The exact location of the strongest winds depends on the track and depth of the low.

Please monitor local forecasts for updates. Impacts such as broken tree limbs and power outages are possible.

Winds are expected to ease through Tuesday evening.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

Statements
11:27 AM PDT Monday 12 October 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford
Widespread, strong and gusty winds on Tuesday...

A new low pressure system will cross Vancouver Island Tuesday morning and continue into the interior late in the day. Areas of Metro Vancouver near the Strait of Georgia, Victoria, and the Gulf Islands will see winds rising to southeast 30 to 50 km/h gusting to 70 km/h overnight.

The second windy wallop comes on Tuesday as winds abruptly transition from southeasterly to strong and gusty westerlies. Winds will rise to 50 to 70 km/h Tuesday morning for Vancouver Island and spread to the mainland Tuesday afternoon. Widespread higher gusts are possible.

Some key notes...
1) strong winds will be widespread.
2) The exact location of the strongest winds depends on the track and depth of the low.

Please monitor local forecasts for updates. Impacts such as broken tree limbs and power outages are possible.

Winds are expected to ease through Tuesday evening.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[Glacier]

+26C in Alberta, -35C in the Yukon. Also, huge snowfall in Whitehorse...

AWCN15 CWWG

Weather summary
for Alberta
issued by Environment Canada
at 9:05 p.m. MST Monday 2 November 2020.

Discussion.

The following areas have set a daily maximum temperature record on
Monday November 2, 2020:

Bow Island Area
New record of 23.1
Old record of 18.9 set in 1962
Records in this area have been kept since 1961

Bow Valley (Provincial Park) Area
New record of 18.3
Old record of 17.2 set in 1962
Records in this area have been kept since 1928

Breton Area
New record of 18.0
Old record of 16.1 set in 2008
Records in this area have been kept since 1939

Brooks Area
New record of 24.6
Old record of 23.5 set in 1981
Records in this area have been kept since 1912

Calgary Area
New record of 23.1
Old record of 21.7 set in 1969
Records in this area have been kept since 1881

Claresholm Area
New record of 23.7
Old record of 22.2 set in 1969
Records in this area have been kept since 1951

Coronation Area
New record of 23.5
Old record of 21.1 set in 1931
Records in this area have been kept since 1912

Drumheller Area
New record of 25.9
Old record of 21.7 set in 1978
Records in this area have been kept since 1923

Edmonton (int'l Aprt) Area
New record of 16.6
Old record of 15.6 set in 1962
Records in this area have been kept since 1959

Edson Area
New record of 21.1
Old record of 20.6 set in 1949
Records in this area have been kept since 1916

Elk Island (National Park) Area
New record of 19.2
Old record of 16.7 set in 1969
Records in this area have been kept since 1966

Esther Area
New record of 24.9
Old record of 14.5 set in 2010
Records in this area have been kept since 1985

Hendrickson Creek Area
New record of 18.1
Old record of 12.8 set in 2008
Records in this area have been kept since 1995

Highvale Area
New record of 17.7
Old record of 14.5 set in 1978
Records in this area have been kept since 1977

Jasper Area
New record of 17.0
Old record of 16.7 set in 1917
Records in this area have been kept since 1916

Lloydminster Area
New record of 17.9
Old record of 12.2 set in 2008
Records in this area have been kept since 1904

Milk River Area
New record of 22.9
Old record of 19.0 set in 1996
Records in this area have been kept since 1994

Nordegg Area
New record of 18.4
Old record of 16.7 set in 1949
Records in this area have been kept since 1915

Onefour Area
New record of 22.6
Old record of 22.0 set in 1981
Records in this area have been kept since 1928

Red Earth Creek Area
New record of 12.1
Old record of 11.0 set in 2008
Records in this area have been kept since 1994

Stettler Area
New record of 22.8
Old record of 18.9 set in 1949
Records in this area have been kept since 1918

Stony Plain Area
New record of 18.3
Old record of 15.0 set in 1969
Records in this area have been kept since 1966

Strathmore Area
New record of 24.9
Old record of 20.5 set in 1981
Records in this area have been kept since 1912

Sundre Area
New record of 19.5
Old record of 16.6 set in 2008
Records in this area have been kept since 1993

Three Hills Area
New record of 22.2
Old record of 21.1 set in 1949
Records in this area have been kept since 1921

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/PASPC

AWCN11 CWVR

Weather summary
for British Columbia
issued by Environment Canada
at 5:52 p.m. PST Monday 2 November 2020.

Discussion.

A vigorous Pacific frontal system moved across northern BC and
southern Yukon bringing heavy rain, heavy snow, strong winds and
blizzard conditions on the 1st and 2nd November 2020.

The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment & Climate Change Canada as of 5 PM PST, Monday 2nd
November 2020.

1. Summary of snow in cm:

Teslin Airport: 39
Whitehorse Airport: 47
Fraser: 22 reported at 7 am
Jade City: 23
Watson Lake Airport: 25

2. Summary of maximum wind gust in km/h:

Lucy Island Lightstation: 115
Rose Spit: 104
Green Island Lightstation: 102
Grey Islet: 104
Langara Island: 99
Holland Rock: 98
Masset Airport: 70
Egg Island Lightstation: 96
McInnes Island Lightstation: 83

3. Summary of rainfall in mm:

Stewart: 145
Kitimat: 60

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/PSPC

[Typeing3]

6:16 AM PST Sunday 20 December 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
Heavy wet snow possible over higher elevations of southern Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland on Monday.

A low pressure system crossing Washington state Monday will bring abundant moisture to southern sections of the south coast. Areas with the heaviest precipitation will see the heavy rain switch over to heavy wet snow above about 150 metres during the day. Mixed rain and snow is even possible at sea level.

Precipitation should not be as heavy for northern sections of Vancouver so the snow level will likely be above 200 metres. Snowfall accumulations are uncertain at this time.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[AbbyJr]

Statements
10:31 AM PST Friday 22 January 2021
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - east including Hope
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford
Periods of snow are expected Saturday night through Monday morning, with the potential for significant snowfall Sunday night.

The first round of snow is expected to be fairly light. Snow will begin Saturday night with a few cm accumulating by Sunday morning. The snow will be wet and may become mixed with rain Sunday afternoon as temperatures rise above freezing.

A more significant round of snow is possible beginning late Sunday afternoon. Current guidance suggests snowfall amounts near 10 cm Sunday night.

However, with temperatures hovering near freezing the snow will be wet and slushy. If it is slightly warmer than expected, snow is likely to change over to rain.

While there is still some uncertainty in the forecast, wet and slushy snow may make for a messy commute Monday morning. Power outages are also possible if heavy, wet snow accumulates on trees.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[AbbyJr]

Statements
1:42 PM PST Saturday 06 February 2021
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - east including Hope
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford
Turning cold with Arctic air moving throughout BC

Following a relatively mild first half of winter, a transition to much colder conditions will begin throughout BC. Cold Arctic air is currently pushing southwards across the BC Interior, and towards the BC coast through the remainder of the weekend. The cold air will be in place throughout the province by Monday, and persist for the remainder of the week.

Temperatures over Interior regions will be 10 to 20 degrees below the seasonal average, while coastal areas will be 5 to 10 degrees below seasonal, making for the coldest conditions seen this season.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

Statements
2:09 PM PST Saturday 06 February 2021
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
Turning cold with Arctic air moving throughout BC

Following a relatively mild first half of winter, a transition to much colder conditions will begin throughout BC. Cold Arctic air is currently pushing southwards across the BC Interior, and towards the BC coast through the remainder of the weekend. The cold air will be in place throughout the province by Monday, and persist for the remainder of the week.

Temperatures over Interior regions will be 10 to 20 degrees below the seasonal average, while coastal areas will be 5 to 10 degrees below seasonal, making for the coldest conditions seen this season.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[Abby_wx]

4:38 AM PST Friday 26 November 2021
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fraser Valley - central including Chilliwack
Fraser Valley - east including Hope
Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford

Heavy rain Saturday night and Sunday.

Total Rainfall: 60 mm over southern sections to 120 mm near the mountains.

Locations: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and Sunshine Coast - Gibsons to Earls Cove.

Timespan: Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.

Remarks: Another front will approach the south coast on Saturday. Rain will begin for most areas Saturday morning but the heaviest rain will be Saturday night as the front nears. Rainfall amounts from Saturday to Sunday evening. will vary from about 50 mm from Richmond to 80 mm in Abbotsford to 100 mm closer to the mountains. Squamish may see up to 120 mm. Gibsons will also receive 50 to 80 mm of rain.

Strong warming will accompany this system causing snow levels to rise well above the mountain tops Saturday afternoon. Snowmelt will contribute to run off, increasing the risk of flooding and possibly impacting vulnerable landscapes and infrastructure.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[Typeing3]

10:12 AM PST Friday 03 December 2021
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
Potential for wet snow overnight through Saturday morning.

Locations: Howe Sound, Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver.

Snowfall Amounts: Trace to up to 5 cm.

Time span: Friday overnight and Saturday morning.

Remarks: A low pressure system brushing the south coast will bring a chance of wet snow to the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, and Metro Vancouver.

Across the region, snowfall amounts will vary from trace to up to 5 cm. Due to the trajectory of this low pressure system, areas to the south and east, such as near Chilliwack, have a greater chance of seeing higher snowfall amounts. Meanwhile parts of western Metro Vancouver, particularly near the water, are unlikely to see much snow accumulating.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

[Typeing3]

4:54 PM PST Sunday 05 December 2021
Special weather statement in effect for:

Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
Snow tonight and Monday.

Locations: Lower Mainland, Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands, Howe Sound, and Sunshine Coast near Gibsons.

Snow accumulations: 2 to 10 cm.

Time span: Tonight and Monday morning, potentially impacting the morning commute.

Remarks: A weather system will approach the south coast tonight, bringing snow to the region. Snow will start over Vancouver Island this evening and spread to the mainland overnight. Depending on location, the snow is expected to taper off or transition to rain mixed with wet snow sometime near midday on Monday.

With snow levels reaching near sea level, snowfall accumulations of 2 to 5 cm are expected for most regions with higher amounts up to 10 cm over higher elevations and for Howe Sound.

Be prepared for changing weather conditions during the morning commute on Monday.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.