• Prolonged atmospheric river brings Flood Watch and high avalanche danger to British Columbia as some areas face up to 400 mm (15.7 inches) of rain

    ByTeo Blašković

    A prolonged atmospheric river is affecting British Columbia this week, with Flood Watch, multiple rainfall warnings, and Special Weather Statements in effect across parts of the province. Some coastal areas could receive up to 400 mm (15.7 inches) of rain, while heavy rain on existing snowpack is increasing the risk of flooding, washouts, landslides and dangerous avalanche conditions.

  • Atmospheric river forecast to impact coastal British Columbia from August 15 to 17

    ByRishav Kothari

    The first significant rainfall event in weeks is forecast for coastal British Columbia, Canada, with an atmospheric river expected to bring 20–40 mm (0.8–1.6 inches) to the Lower Mainland and over 50 mm (2 inches) to higher elevations from August 15 to 17, 2025. The rainfall is expected to bring some relief to the region following prolonged wildfire activity that has scorched over 7 000 000 ha (1.8 million acres) across Canada making it the country’s second-worst wildfire season on record.

  • Extremely rare November tornado hits Vancouver, Canada

    ByTW

    An extremely rare November tornado hit the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at 17:10 PDT on November 6, 2021 (01:10 UTC, November 7). The event started as a waterspout over the Strait of Georgia which then came ashore and caused minor damage at the…

  • Multiple landfalling atmospheric rivers aim U.S. West Coast

    ByTeo Blašković

    A series of landfalling atmospheric rivers (ARs) will impact the western United States, and British Columbia, this week into early next week, bringing excessive rainfall, strong winds, and mountain snow. This could lead to flash floods and dangerous debris flows in…