The first day of spring is exactly one week away, but extreme winter conditions still persist on British Columbia’s southern and southeastern mountain passes as snowfall warnings are posted for most routes. Environment Canada says anywhere from 15 to 25 centimetres is expected at higher elevations of the passes north and east of Hope by…
South BC Highway Passes See More Snow, Avalanche Canada Urges Caution as Storm Hits
Strong Winds Could Lead to Explosive Fire Growth in West
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.—Firefighters fanned out across blackened landscape in Arizona’s high country, digging into the ground to put out smoldering tree stumps and roots as helicopters buzzed overhead with buckets of water to drop on a massive blaze. The work has been tedious and steady—all with the recognition that already strong winds will become stronger Friday…
Poland Strong Winds Kill 2, Damage Infrastructure
Two people died in the Polish city of Krakow after strong winds caused a construction crane to collapse. The a 20-meter-tall crane collapsed under the wind’s pressure, killing two construction workers and injuring two others. The violent winds that blew over Poland caused significant damage to housing and infrastructure, particularly in western and southern Poland….
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Hit British Columbia Again, Environment Canada Warns
British Columbians in the province’s southern coast should brace themselves for heavy rain and strong winds in the coming days, Environment Canada warns. The agency issued special weather statements on Dec. 9, warning Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, Whistler, Greater Victoria, and the Southern Gulf Islands, ahead of storms that will hit on…
Strong Winds to Hit Metro Vancouver Following Weekend Waterspout
Environment Canada warns of strong winds hitting Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound, and Inland Vancouver Island on Nov.8 and Nov. 9, following storms over the weekend. In the Metro Vancouver region, “a rapidly deepening weather system” will generate strong southeast winds starting the night of Nov. 8, with southeast winds “peaking up to 50 km/h, gusting…
Victorians Warned of Severe Weekend Winds
Victorians will need to hang on to their hats towards the end of the Boxing Day weekend with severe winds forecast in the state. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe wind warning for parts of the state including Melbourne, with strong and gusty winds of up to 100 km/hr in elevated areas. Meteorologist…
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