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If you are concerned about weather and climate in Canada please sign this e-petition!
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7465
The Carney Government has decimated many ECCC services at a time when extreme weather and climate change are hitting Canadians harder than ever.
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#canpoli #cdnpoli #weather #bcstorm #climateChange #ClimateEmergency #science #pleaseBoost #austerity #CanadaPetition to the Government of Canada
Whereas:
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) plays a critical role in protecting Canadians through weather forecasting, severe weather warnings, climate monitoring and scientific research;Canada is experiencing increasingly frequent and severe weather and climate related events, including wildfires, floods, atmospheric rivers, hurricanes, heat waves, winter storms and derechos;
Weather radar research, observation stations, Weatheradio services and frontline meteorological staff are essential public safety tools, particularly for rural, remote and Indigenous communities;Recent and proposed reductions to ECCC staffing, research capacity, and public weather services risk weakening Canada’s ability to predict, monitor, and respond to dangerous weather events;
Reliable weather forecasting and climate science are vital to emergency preparedness, transportation safety, agriculture, marine operations and public confidence; and
Canadians deserve a strong, modern and fully supported public weather service.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to
1. Reverse cuts to Environment and Climate Change Canada that impact weather forecasting, meteorological research and climate science;
2. Restore and maintain Weatheradio and other accessible public alert systems;
3. Protect and expand weather observation and climate monitoring stations across Canada;
4. Ensure adequate staffing and long-term funding for ECCC programs, scientists, meteorologists and technical experts; and
5. Recognize weather forecasting and climate monitoring as essential public safety infrastructure.
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How the hell did Environment Canada miss this? We just got power back at 5am, damage all over the neighbourhood with fire and city crews on a main street near us clearing downed trees
We had no alerts, no warnings
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Nanaimo being hit by a big windstorm right now, lots of power outages and debris, branches flying around
Be careful out there - still no wind warning
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New article: Not all snow is created equally: Understanding snow-water equivalent in the Pacific Northwest ingallswx.com/2026/03/18/n... #weather #snow #WAwx #ORwx #BCstorm
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New article: Not all snow is created equally: Understanding snow-water equivalent in the Pacific Northwest
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Not all snow is created equally: Understanding snow-water equivalent in the Pacific Northwest
If you’re a well-traveled skier, you know that not all snow is created equally. Some of it is heavy and dense while other areas experience light and fluffy snow. What matters when resource managers and meteorologists prepare for the summer is not the depth of the snow, but instead how much water this snow will become when it melts.
That’s where snow-water equivalent, or SWE, comes in. This measurement is essential for predicting whether the Pacific Northwest will have enough water to get through the dry season. When water managers in the region look ahead to summer, they’re not thinking about rainfall or reservoir levels directly. Instead, they’re focused on the mountains and how much liquid water is locked up in the snowpack.
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Snow-water equivalent is the amount of liquid water you’d get if you melted all the snow at that location. It’s measured in inches or millimeters, and it accounts for the fact that snow is mostly air. By measuring SWE instead of snow depth alone, water managers can compare snowpack across different regions and different years on equal footing.
The relationship between snow depth and water content is called the snow-water ratio. The “average” ratio is often cited as 10 to 1, meaning ten inches of snow contains about one inch of water. However, this average masks enormous variability depending on where the snow falls and what type it is.
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In the Cascade Range of Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia, maritime air masses dump heavy, wet snow that has earned the nickname Cascade Concrete. A foot of Cascade snow might contain two or even three inches of water, giving it a ratio closer to 4 to 1 or 5 to 1.
Head south to Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, and you’ll find the famous light powder that skiers dream about. That snow can have ratios of 15 to 1 or even higher, with a foot of snow containing less than an inch of water.
The snow that falls in places like Minnesota and Manitoba can be even lighter and fluffier. Those continental regions sometimes see ratios of 20 to 1 or more, where massive snowfall totals translate to surprisingly modest water content.
The differences come down to temperature and moisture. Cold, dry air produces light snow. Warmer, moister air creates denser snow that packs down and contains more water. The ratio can even vary widely from storm to storm over the course of a season.
For the Pacific Northwest, SWE measurements matter because they tell the real story of what the mountains hold. A healthy snowpack acts as a natural reservoir, continuing to feed rivers and reservoirs into early summer even after the region’s wet season has ended.
By April, when water managers make their summer forecasts, they’ve analyzed the snowpack across hundreds of mountain locations. Those measurements tell them whether next summer will bring plenty of water or whether restrictions might be necessary to keep water flowing for all users.
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Snowflakes falling in Burnaby!
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#Vancouver #weather
20260302Meteorological Spring is here and today will feel very Spring-like with a high around 11. Increasing clouds this afternoon with Rain showers tomorrow lasting through the remainder of the week. Highs will remain near to above 11.
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20260226Rain showers this morning, some clearing this afternoon. Strong morning winds easing a little by the afternoon. Partly cloudy Friday through Sunday. Maybe some rain early next week but we'll see.
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20260225Light rain showers beginning this evening and lasting overnight, tapering off tomorrow. Cloudy Friday and mostly sunny this weekend. Next chance of rain comes Monday but I'm not sure if that will actually come to fruition.
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20260223Periods of rain, heavy at times, with a high around 11. Showers taper off tonight and we'll get some clearing into tomorrow. Rain showers resume for Wed-Thu then it looks like we're heading into another dry spell.
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Vancouver: 🌧️ Keep those umbrellas handy! We’re looking at a current temperature of 4°C with periods of rain expected throughout the day. High 7°C. #VancouverWeather #BCStorm
Kelowna: ☁️ A quiet, cool day in the valley. Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 2°C. Current conditions are sitting right at -1°C. #Kelowna #Okanagan https://youtu.be/IVC-1Ofvaso
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British Columbia (General): 🏔️ BC is a province of contrasts today! While the coast remains damp and mild, the interior is seeing that classic winter sparkle. Travel over the mountain passes? Be sure to check DriveBC—conditions can change faster than a mountain breeze. Stay safe out there! #BCStorm #BCWx https://youtu.be/pG7l1lLfyeg
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British Columbia (General): 🏔️ BC is a province of contrasts today! While the coast remains damp and mild, the interior is seeing that classic winter sparkle. Travel over the mountain passes? Be sure to check DriveBC—conditions can change faster than a mountain breeze. Stay safe out there! #BCStorm #BCWx https://youtu.be/pG7l1lLfyeg
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British Columbia (Provincial)
BC is seeing a real split today! While the coast deals with its signature "wet-cold," the interior is bracing for significant snowfall. A heavy snow storm is tracking across many regions, bringing high totals to the mountain passes. If you're traveling the Coquihalla or the Kootenays, please check Drive BC. High of 1°C, low of -1°C. Stay safe and keep those headlights on! ❄️🏔️ #BCStorm #BCWeather #ShiftIntoWinter https://youtu.be/HcrM0MLwoeE -
Vancouver, British Columbia 🌧️ Classic #Vancouver vibes today! Expect light rain throughout the day with a high of 7°C. It’s a "bring your umbrella everywhere" kind of Saturday. Winds are light from the east at 12 mph, making that 5°C evening low feel a bit crisper. Whether you're hitting a coffee shop in Kitsilano or walking the Seawall, stay dry out there! #BCStorm #VanWX #WestCoast https://youtu.be/C5p814oXjnw
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Vancouver, British Columbia 🌧️ Classic #Vancouver vibes today! Expect light rain throughout the day with a high of 7°C. It’s a "bring your umbrella everywhere" kind of Saturday. Winds are light from the east at 12 mph, making that 5°C evening low feel a bit crisper. Whether you're hitting a coffee shop in Kitsilano or walking the Seawall, stay dry out there! #BCStorm #VanWX #WestCoast https://youtu.be/C5p814oXjnw
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Vancouver, British Columbia 🌧️ Classic #Vancouver vibes today! Expect light rain throughout the day with a high of 7°C. It’s a "bring your umbrella everywhere" kind of Saturday. Winds are light from the east at 12 mph, making that 5°C evening low feel a bit crisper. Whether you're hitting a coffee shop in Kitsilano or walking the Seawall, stay dry out there! #BCStorm #VanWX #WestCoast https://youtu.be/C5p814oXjnw
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Vancouver, British Columbia 🌧️ Classic #Vancouver vibes today! Expect light rain throughout the day with a high of 7°C. It’s a "bring your umbrella everywhere" kind of Saturday. Winds are light from the east at 12 mph, making that 5°C evening low feel a bit crisper. Whether you're hitting a coffee shop in Kitsilano or walking the Seawall, stay dry out there! #BCStorm #VanWX #WestCoast https://youtu.be/C5p814oXjnw
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Vancouver, British Columbia 🌧️ Classic #Vancouver vibes today! Expect light rain throughout the day with a high of 7°C. It’s a "bring your umbrella everywhere" kind of Saturday. Winds are light from the east at 12 mph, making that 5°C evening low feel a bit crisper. Whether you're hitting a coffee shop in Kitsilano or walking the Seawall, stay dry out there! #BCStorm #VanWX #WestCoast https://youtu.be/C5p814oXjnw
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A true pineapple express for the Pacific Northwest beginning Sunday
The next Pacific Northwest atmospheric river is forecast to impact the region from Sunday through Tuesday, coming in at a category 3 on the atmospheric river scale. This will be a true pineapple express event with the moisture plume originating from Hawaii.
The moisture content isn’t particularly impressive but with this event is forecast to last just short of three days. Snow levels will rise significantly and this combined with moderate rainfall will lead to widespread snowmelt in the Cascades and a possible flood risk, though the flooding won’t reach the level we saw earlier in the season.
Ingalls Weather thanks the support it gets from donors. Please consider making a small donation at this link to help me pay for the website and access to premium weather data.
The pineapple express will be driven by a mixture of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska, high pressure off the California coast, and cold fronts stuck in the middle. Low pressure systems drag cold fronts behind them but the strength of the high pressure to our south will keep them from progressing onward.
The halted progression is what channels the atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest for several days at a time. Right now modeling suggests the moisture plume will be aimed near Seattle with consistent rain extending to the north of Vancouver and as far south as Salem.
Moisture will be coming into the Pacific Northwest from due west and the Cascades will stop most of it from reaching into the Columbia Basin. High clouds can be expected for places like the Tri-Cities and Yakima. Temperatures will warm up but precipitation will be minimal.
The B.C. Interior and Coast Range lie to the north of the pineapple express so temperatures won’t be as warm there. That said, with the active storm track in the Gulf of Alaska there will be plenty of precipitation in that region.
Precipitation will likely fall primarily as rain in interior communities like Kamloops and Prince George but the mountains will probably still see a good amount of snowfall. The last couple of weeks have helped to clear the snow deficit in most of British Columbia.
The same can also be said of Northern Washington (including the Okanogan) but this three days of rain is going to wash all of that away. Snowpack remains below average in Washington south of Stevens Pass and critically below average in Oregon.
As noted, the flood threat is not as severe as December 2025 but some moderate flooding can be expected north of White Pass along rivers draining the Cascades, B.C. Coast Range, and Vancouver Island mountains. As of publish time, no flood alerts had been posted in Washington, Oregon, or British Columbia but I expect these will come out over the next day or two.
Beyond Tuesday the California high expands northward, sending the storm track more toward Prince Rupert and Ketchikan and keeping the bulk of the Pacific Northwest dry. More mid-elevation snowmelt can be expected during the second half of next week as temperatures remain warm.
Temperature inversions are common under strong high pressure this time of year and next week will be no different. Despite sunny and relatively warm weather in the mountains, the Columbia Basin will likely see a long-duration inversion develop with low clouds, fog, and steady temperatures in the 30s (around 2ºC).
It remains to be seen just how deep this inversion will get. Some models are hinting at it continuing into the week of the 19th and if that’s the case we’ll probably see it extend to Spokane and Kelowna.
Some inversion activity may also be noted in the Lower Mainland, Puget Sound Region, and Portland metro but this is usually slower to form because of the proximity to the ocean (rather than being completely surrounded by mountains like the Columbia Basin is).
I feel confident in saying that Medford and Eugene will be socked in with inversion clouds during this period. There is less confidence for the larger metro areas west of the Cascades.
The featured image is ECMWF modeled total precipitable water for midday Monday. (WeatherBell)
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A true pineapple express for the Pacific Northwest beginning Sunday
The next Pacific Northwest atmospheric river is forecast to impact the region from Sunday through Tuesday, coming in at a category 3 on the atmospheric river scale. This will be a true pineapple express event with the moisture plume originating from Hawaii.
The moisture content isn’t particularly impressive but with this event is forecast to last just short of three days. Snow levels will rise significantly and this combined with moderate rainfall will lead to widespread snowmelt in the Cascades and a possible flood risk, though the flooding won’t reach the level we saw earlier in the season.
Ingalls Weather thanks the support it gets from donors. Please consider making a small donation at this link to help me pay for the website and access to premium weather data.
The pineapple express will be driven by a mixture of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska, high pressure off the California coast, and cold fronts stuck in the middle. Low pressure systems drag cold fronts behind them but the strength of the high pressure to our south will keep them from progressing onward.
The halted progression is what channels the atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest for several days at a time. Right now modeling suggests the moisture plume will be aimed near Seattle with consistent rain extending to the north of Vancouver and as far south as Salem.
Moisture will be coming into the Pacific Northwest from due west and the Cascades will stop most of it from reaching into the Columbia Basin. High clouds can be expected for places like the Tri-Cities and Yakima. Temperatures will warm up but precipitation will be minimal.
The B.C. Interior and Coast Range lie to the north of the pineapple express so temperatures won’t be as warm there. That said, with the active storm track in the Gulf of Alaska there will be plenty of precipitation in that region.
Precipitation will likely fall primarily as rain in interior communities like Kamloops and Prince George but the mountains will probably still see a good amount of snowfall. The last couple of weeks have helped to clear the snow deficit in most of British Columbia.
The same can also be said of Northern Washington (including the Okanogan) but this three days of rain is going to wash all of that away. Snowpack remains below average in Washington south of Stevens Pass and critically below average in Oregon.
As noted, the flood threat is not as severe as December 2025 but some moderate flooding can be expected north of White Pass along rivers draining the Cascades, B.C. Coast Range, and Vancouver Island mountains. As of publish time, no flood alerts had been posted in Washington, Oregon, or British Columbia but I expect these will come out over the next day or two.
Beyond Tuesday the California high expands northward, sending the storm track more toward Prince Rupert and Ketchikan and keeping the bulk of the Pacific Northwest dry. More mid-elevation snowmelt can be expected during the second half of next week as temperatures remain warm.
Temperature inversions are common under strong high pressure this time of year and next week will be no different. Despite sunny and relatively warm weather in the mountains, the Columbia Basin will likely see a long-duration inversion develop with low clouds, fog, and steady temperatures in the 30s (around 2ºC).
It remains to be seen just how deep this inversion will get. Some models are hinting at it continuing into the week of the 19th and if that’s the case we’ll probably see it extend to Spokane and Kelowna.
Some inversion activity may also be noted in the Lower Mainland, Puget Sound Region, and Portland metro but this is usually slower to form because of the proximity to the ocean (rather than being completely surrounded by mountains like the Columbia Basin is).
I feel confident in saying that Medford and Eugene will be socked in with inversion clouds during this period. There is less confidence for the larger metro areas west of the Cascades.
The featured image is ECMWF modeled total precipitable water for midday Monday. (WeatherBell)
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A true pineapple express for the Pacific Northwest beginning Sunday
The next Pacific Northwest atmospheric river is forecast to impact the region from Sunday through Tuesday, coming in at a category 3 on the atmospheric river scale. This will be a true pineapple express event with the moisture plume originating from Hawaii.
The moisture content isn’t particularly impressive but with this event is forecast to last just short of three days. Snow levels will rise significantly and this combined with moderate rainfall will lead to widespread snowmelt in the Cascades and a possible flood risk, though the flooding won’t reach the level we saw earlier in the season.
Ingalls Weather thanks the support it gets from donors. Please consider making a small donation at this link to help me pay for the website and access to premium weather data.
The pineapple express will be driven by a mixture of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska, high pressure off the California coast, and cold fronts stuck in the middle. Low pressure systems drag cold fronts behind them but the strength of the high pressure to our south will keep them from progressing onward.
The halted progression is what channels the atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest for several days at a time. Right now modeling suggests the moisture plume will be aimed near Seattle with consistent rain extending to the north of Vancouver and as far south as Salem.
Moisture will be coming into the Pacific Northwest from due west and the Cascades will stop most of it from reaching into the Columbia Basin. High clouds can be expected for places like the Tri-Cities and Yakima. Temperatures will warm up but precipitation will be minimal.
The B.C. Interior and Coast Range lie to the north of the pineapple express so temperatures won’t be as warm there. That said, with the active storm track in the Gulf of Alaska there will be plenty of precipitation in that region.
Precipitation will likely fall primarily as rain in interior communities like Kamloops and Prince George but the mountains will probably still see a good amount of snowfall. The last couple of weeks have helped to clear the snow deficit in most of British Columbia.
The same can also be said of Northern Washington (including the Okanogan) but this three days of rain is going to wash all of that away. Snowpack remains below average in Washington south of Stevens Pass and critically below average in Oregon.
As noted, the flood threat is not as severe as December 2025 but some moderate flooding can be expected north of White Pass along rivers draining the Cascades, B.C. Coast Range, and Vancouver Island mountains. As of publish time, no flood alerts had been posted in Washington, Oregon, or British Columbia but I expect these will come out over the next day or two.
Beyond Tuesday the California high expands northward, sending the storm track more toward Prince Rupert and Ketchikan and keeping the bulk of the Pacific Northwest dry. More mid-elevation snowmelt can be expected during the second half of next week as temperatures remain warm.
Temperature inversions are common under strong high pressure this time of year and next week will be no different. Despite sunny and relatively warm weather in the mountains, the Columbia Basin will likely see a long-duration inversion develop with low clouds, fog, and steady temperatures in the 30s (around 2ºC).
It remains to be seen just how deep this inversion will get. Some models are hinting at it continuing into the week of the 19th and if that’s the case we’ll probably see it extend to Spokane and Kelowna.
Some inversion activity may also be noted in the Lower Mainland, Puget Sound Region, and Portland metro but this is usually slower to form because of the proximity to the ocean (rather than being completely surrounded by mountains like the Columbia Basin is).
I feel confident in saying that Medford and Eugene will be socked in with inversion clouds during this period. There is less confidence for the larger metro areas west of the Cascades.
The featured image is ECMWF modeled total precipitable water for midday Monday. (WeatherBell)
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A true pineapple express for the Pacific Northwest beginning Sunday
The next Pacific Northwest atmospheric river is forecast to impact the region from Sunday through Tuesday, coming in at a category 3 on the atmospheric river scale. This will be a true pineapple express event with the moisture plume originating from Hawaii.
The moisture content isn’t particularly impressive but with this event is forecast to last just short of three days. Snow levels will rise significantly and this combined with moderate rainfall will lead to widespread snowmelt in the Cascades and a possible flood risk, though the flooding won’t reach the level we saw earlier in the season.
Ingalls Weather thanks the support it gets from donors. Please consider making a small donation at this link to help me pay for the website and access to premium weather data.
The pineapple express will be driven by a mixture of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska, high pressure off the California coast, and cold fronts stuck in the middle. Low pressure systems drag cold fronts behind them but the strength of the high pressure to our south will keep them from progressing onward.
The halted progression is what channels the atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest for several days at a time. Right now modeling suggests the moisture plume will be aimed near Seattle with consistent rain extending to the north of Vancouver and as far south as Salem.
Moisture will be coming into the Pacific Northwest from due west and the Cascades will stop most of it from reaching into the Columbia Basin. High clouds can be expected for places like the Tri-Cities and Yakima. Temperatures will warm up but precipitation will be minimal.
The B.C. Interior and Coast Range lie to the north of the pineapple express so temperatures won’t be as warm there. That said, with the active storm track in the Gulf of Alaska there will be plenty of precipitation in that region.
Precipitation will likely fall primarily as rain in interior communities like Kamloops and Prince George but the mountains will probably still see a good amount of snowfall. The last couple of weeks have helped to clear the snow deficit in most of British Columbia.
The same can also be said of Northern Washington (including the Okanogan) but this three days of rain is going to wash all of that away. Snowpack remains below average in Washington south of Stevens Pass and critically below average in Oregon.
As noted, the flood threat is not as severe as December 2025 but some moderate flooding can be expected north of White Pass along rivers draining the Cascades, B.C. Coast Range, and Vancouver Island mountains. As of publish time, no flood alerts had been posted in Washington, Oregon, or British Columbia but I expect these will come out over the next day or two.
Beyond Tuesday the California high expands northward, sending the storm track more toward Prince Rupert and Ketchikan and keeping the bulk of the Pacific Northwest dry. More mid-elevation snowmelt can be expected during the second half of next week as temperatures remain warm.
Temperature inversions are common under strong high pressure this time of year and next week will be no different. Despite sunny and relatively warm weather in the mountains, the Columbia Basin will likely see a long-duration inversion develop with low clouds, fog, and steady temperatures in the 30s (around 2ºC).
It remains to be seen just how deep this inversion will get. Some models are hinting at it continuing into the week of the 19th and if that’s the case we’ll probably see it extend to Spokane and Kelowna.
Some inversion activity may also be noted in the Lower Mainland, Puget Sound Region, and Portland metro but this is usually slower to form because of the proximity to the ocean (rather than being completely surrounded by mountains like the Columbia Basin is).
I feel confident in saying that Medford and Eugene will be socked in with inversion clouds during this period. There is less confidence for the larger metro areas west of the Cascades.
The featured image is ECMWF modeled total precipitable water for midday Monday. (WeatherBell)
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A true pineapple express for the Pacific Northwest beginning Sunday
The next Pacific Northwest atmospheric river is forecast to impact the region from Sunday through Tuesday, coming in at a category 3 on the atmospheric river scale. This will be a true pineapple express event with the moisture plume originating from Hawaii.
The moisture content isn’t particularly impressive but with this event is forecast to last just short of three days. Snow levels will rise significantly and this combined with moderate rainfall will lead to widespread snowmelt in the Cascades and a possible flood risk, though the flooding won’t reach the level we saw earlier in the season.
Ingalls Weather thanks the support it gets from donors. Please consider making a small donation at this link to help me pay for the website and access to premium weather data.
The pineapple express will be driven by a mixture of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska, high pressure off the California coast, and cold fronts stuck in the middle. Low pressure systems drag cold fronts behind them but the strength of the high pressure to our south will keep them from progressing onward.
The halted progression is what channels the atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest for several days at a time. Right now modeling suggests the moisture plume will be aimed near Seattle with consistent rain extending to the north of Vancouver and as far south as Salem.
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Moisture will be coming into the Pacific Northwest from due west and the Cascades will stop most of it from reaching into the Columbia Basin. High clouds can be expected for places like the Tri-Cities and Yakima. Temperatures will warm up but precipitation will be minimal.
The B.C. Interior and Coast Range lie to the north of the pineapple express so temperatures won’t be as warm there. That said, with the active storm track in the Gulf of Alaska there will be plenty of precipitation in that region.
Precipitation will likely fall primarily as rain in interior communities like Kamloops and Prince George but the mountains will probably still see a good amount of snowfall. The last couple of weeks have helped to clear the snow deficit in most of British Columbia.
The same can also be said of Northern Washington (including the Okanogan) but this three days of rain is going to wash all of that away. Snowpack remains below average in Washington south of Stevens Pass and critically below average in Oregon.
As noted, the flood threat is not as severe as December 2025 but some moderate flooding can be expected north of White Pass along rivers draining the Cascades, B.C. Coast Range, and Vancouver Island mountains. As of publish time, no flood alerts had been posted in Washington, Oregon, or British Columbia but I expect these will come out over the next day or two.
Beyond Tuesday the California high expands northward, sending the storm track more toward Prince Rupert and Ketchikan and keeping the bulk of the Pacific Northwest dry. More mid-elevation snowmelt can be expected during the second half of next week as temperatures remain warm.
Temperature inversions are common under strong high pressure this time of year and next week will be no different. Despite sunny and relatively warm weather in the mountains, the Columbia Basin will likely see a long-duration inversion develop with low clouds, fog, and steady temperatures in the 30s (around 2ºC).
It remains to be seen just how deep this inversion will get. Some models are hinting at it continuing into the week of the 19th and if that’s the case we’ll probably see it extend to Spokane and Kelowna.
Some inversion activity may also be noted in the Lower Mainland, Puget Sound Region, and Portland metro but this is usually slower to form because of the proximity to the ocean (rather than being completely surrounded by mountains like the Columbia Basin is).
I feel confident in saying that Medford and Eugene will be socked in with inversion clouds during this period. There is less confidence for the larger metro areas west of the Cascades.
The featured image is ECMWF modeled total precipitable water for midday Monday. (WeatherBell)
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Vancouver, Canada (City Post) 🚥 Commuter Alert! The heavy rain is causing major delays on the Lions Gate and Ironworkers. High tide combined with heavy runoff might see some minor flooding in low-lying areas of Kits and South Vancouver.
High: 6°C | Conditions: Heavy Rain
Tip: Give the buses and SkyTrain extra time today—everyone is moving slowly. #VancouverTraffic #Vancity #BCStorm #RainyVancouver #CityLife https://youtu.be/rofz1zWkvmA
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Some deep cold will reach southern BC too, but is forecasted for only a few days. The north has been really getting it. I hope everyone is having a safe holiday out there.
#ArcticOutflowWarning #BCStorm #ExtremeCold #NorthCoastBC #GetPreparedhttps://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/extremecold-22dec25/
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Some deep cold will reach southern BC too, but is forecasted for only a few days. The north has been really getting it. I hope everyone is having a safe holiday out there.
#ArcticOutflowWarning #BCStorm #ExtremeCold #NorthCoastBC #GetPreparedhttps://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/extremecold-22dec25/
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Some deep cold will reach southern BC too, but is forecasted for only a few days. The north has been really getting it. I hope everyone is having a safe holiday out there.
#ArcticOutflowWarning #BCStorm #ExtremeCold #NorthCoastBC #GetPreparedhttps://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/extremecold-22dec25/
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Some deep cold will reach southern BC too, but is forecasted for only a few days. The north has been really getting it. I hope everyone is having a safe holiday out there.
#ArcticOutflowWarning #BCStorm #ExtremeCold #NorthCoastBC #GetPreparedhttps://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/extremecold-22dec25/
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Some deep cold will reach southern BC too, but is forecasted for only a few days. The north has been really getting it. I hope everyone is having a safe holiday out there.
#ArcticOutflowWarning #BCStorm #ExtremeCold #NorthCoastBC #GetPreparedhttps://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/extremecold-22dec25/
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Sadly folks on reddit r/Victoria are reporting that Bowker Creek flooded last night. The climate crisis, mainly caused by burning fossil fuels, is making damage like this much more frequent. #yyj #bcflood #bcstorm
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Wow the rain is really coming down in #Coquitlam. Lots of flooded roads.
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Big oil fracks up Hope #golf course AGAIN. "We just spent four years rebuilding from the 2021 floods." Maybe time to #SueBigOil? aldergrovestar.com/2025/12/16/f... #bcstorm #climatecrisis #bcflood
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Big oil fracks up Hope #golf course AGAIN. "We just spent four years rebuilding from the 2021 floods." Maybe time to #SueBigOil? aldergrovestar.com/2025/12/16/f... #bcstorm #climatecrisis #bcflood
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Big oil fracks up Hope #golf course AGAIN. "We just spent four years rebuilding from the 2021 floods." Maybe time to #SueBigOil? aldergrovestar.com/2025/12/16/f... #bcstorm #climatecrisis #bcflood
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Big oil fracks up Hope #golf course AGAIN. "We just spent four years rebuilding from the 2021 floods." Maybe time to #SueBigOil? aldergrovestar.com/2025/12/16/f... #bcstorm #climatecrisis #bcflood
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Big oil fracks up Hope #golf course AGAIN. "We just spent four years rebuilding from the 2021 floods." Maybe time to #SueBigOil? aldergrovestar.com/2025/12/16/f... #bcstorm #climatecrisis #bcflood
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If you’re driving the #Coquihalla today, be careful—and make sure you’ve got good winter-rated tires!
#BCStorm #BCWx
https://cfjctoday.com/2025/10/11/special-weather-statement-expanded-to-include-coquihalla-between-hope-and-merritt/ -
If you’re driving the #Coquihalla today, be careful—and make sure you’ve got good winter-rated tires!
#BCStorm #BCWx
https://cfjctoday.com/2025/10/11/special-weather-statement-expanded-to-include-coquihalla-between-hope-and-merritt/ -
If you’re driving the #Coquihalla today, be careful—and make sure you’ve got good winter-rated tires!
#BCStorm #BCWx
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A look at pyrocumulus from the #PlacerCreekFire near Manning Park in British Columbia on Sunday evening. Seen from White Rock.
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CBC: Wildfire north of Squamish, B.C., a 'wake-up call,' resident says
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/squamish-bc-wildfire-1.7556830
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Today the universe gave me a gift so I paid it forward.
I received a text from a kind person reaching out to let me know my package was delivered to their building by mistake. When I called the company to let them know what happened, they said they wouldn’t charge me again after already giving me a refund.
I sent the kind person a gift card. It’s treacherous out there + they didn’t have to walk over to me.
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Thank you, universe!
💟🌟💟
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VIU closing campus midday! Students and staff trying to get out befoee it gets worse! 😂 Always a challenge when the campus is built into a hill!
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Fuck off! Nope!
My reaction upon seeing the massive amount of snow outside my window.
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I shall not leave my place until we are returned to our regular weather programming. I’m not yet on stable footing without this white stuff.
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Morning #SocialBC folks! 👋
If you would like to follow some fun and useful hashtags, just click below. It’ll help fill your timeline and get you acquainted with some of the quirky tendencies of Mastodon.BC Specific:
#bcpoli
#bcstorm
#bcmuni
#SocialBCGeneral fun:
#introduction
#firstpost
#monsterdon
#bloomscrolling
#mosstodon
#hnom
#pollodon
#fediverse
#allstartrekDay specific
#mondog
#tuesdog #tuesdaytoolsday
#wellnesswednesday
#thicktrunkthursday
#fensterfreitag
#caturday
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Quite a bit of snow in the mix on the radar around Central VI. If you are driving today take care on the mountain passes. You might see some rain/snow mix particularly heavy rain could turn quickly to wet snow.
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A few important ways that you can prepare for the #bombcyclone tonight:
✅ Secure outdoor items
✅ Charge devices
✅ Stock up on essentials (water and non-perishable food)
✅ Have a 72-hour emergency kit ready (see link)