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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

 

Louie, 2, runs through the spray park at Maple Ridge Park. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

Long weekend expected to be warm and mostly sunny

High streamflow advisory still in effect for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

 

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

Abbotsford is listed as 5 on the health index due to smoke drifting in from other areas. (Metro Vancouver air map)
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)
The Harris Road Spray Park in Pitt Meadows opens Saturday. (City of Pitt Meadows Facebook/Special to The News)

City of Pitt Meadows opens Harris Road spray park early

Park will open on Saturday, as heat wave hits Lower Mainland

The Harris Road Spray Park in Pitt Meadows opens Saturday. (City of Pitt Meadows Facebook/Special to The News)
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)
Leslie Michael was nursing a beer in his Maple Ridge backyard recently, when an eruption of fluffy white clouds emerged over a line of giant, nearby cedar trees. (Special to The News)

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  • Mar 31, 2023
Leslie Michael was nursing a beer in his Maple Ridge backyard recently, when an eruption of fluffy white clouds emerged over a line of giant, nearby cedar trees. (Special to The News)
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)
Lochella Jerusha captured the arrival of spring in West Maple Ridge, with the appearance of cherry blossoms near 203rd Street and Dewdney Trunk Road. (Special to The News)

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  • Mar 28, 2023
Lochella Jerusha captured the arrival of spring in West Maple Ridge, with the appearance of cherry blossoms near 203rd Street and Dewdney Trunk Road. (Special to The News)
Avid Maple Ridge outdoorsman Ron Paley shared multiple pictures taken in recent weeks during solo and group treks through Golden Ears Provincial Park and UBC’s Malcolm Knapps Research Forest. Whether by himself, with friends Chris and Luna, or hiking with a team from the Ridge Meadows Outdoor Club, most of his March excursions have included encounters with some degree of snow. It’s including exploring UBC’s Marion Lake, as well as the main corral, Mike Lake, Viewpoint Beach, Alouette Valley Trail, Gold Creek area, the West and East Canyon Trails, and even the beach at Alouette Lake in Golden Ears. (Special to The News)

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  • Mar 27, 2023
Avid Maple Ridge outdoorsman Ron Paley shared multiple pictures taken in recent weeks during solo and group treks through Golden Ears Provincial Park and UBC’s Malcolm Knapps Research Forest. Whether by himself, with friends Chris and Luna, or hiking with a team from the Ridge Meadows Outdoor Club, most of his March excursions have included encounters with some degree of snow. It’s including exploring UBC’s Marion Lake, as well as the main corral, Mike Lake, Viewpoint Beach, Alouette Valley Trail, Gold Creek area, the West and East Canyon Trails, and even the beach at Alouette Lake in Golden Ears. (Special to The News)