Weather

With the sun casting its glow on Hwy 16 between Prince Rupert and Terrace, lingering snowbanks stand as rare sentinels to a season past. This picturesque, albeit not unusual scene, is not expected to be commonplace this winter. As El Niño sets in, Environment Canada meteorologists anticipate milder temperatures, turning the iconic, snow-clad landscapes of northwestern B.C. into anomalies rather than the norm. The imminent warmer winter heralds a drastic shift from the La Niña conditions experienced over the past three years, introducing a season of unexpected warmth and uncertainty in precipitation. (Black Press Media file photo)

El Niño forecasted to bring warm winter to northwestern B.C., Environment Canada says

Shift to El Niño may bring milder winter to northwestern B.C., with uncertain precipitation

 

A pedestrian carries an umbrella as light rain falls in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for much of British Columbia’s coast ahead of a storm expected Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Drought makes B.C. more vulnerable than usual to first fall storm

Wind and rain hitting the coast, drier conditions continue in wildfire-stricken north

 

People look on as athletes participate in the Head and Tail of the Gorge rowing event in Victoria, B.C., on Saturday, October 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Autumn expected to dawn cool and damp in drought-plagued B.C.

Clouds and showers are expected to sweep across the south coast, heavy rain arrives Monday

 

A woman types on a laptop on a train in New Jersey on May 18, 2021. The Weather Network and MétéoMédia still can’t send weather alerts through push notifications from its app following a “malicious cyberattack” on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Jenny Kane

Weather app down, emergency alerts working after ‘malicious cyberattack’

4 days after Weather Network hit, some Canadian systems still not functioning

A woman types on a laptop on a train in New Jersey on May 18, 2021. The Weather Network and MétéoMédia still can’t send weather alerts through push notifications from its app following a “malicious cyberattack” on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Jenny Kane
A person walks along the boardwalk under an umbrella during a rainy day in West Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec.27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Fall chill for Canada will ease to mild December: Weather Network

Drier fall expected in British Columbia, at least until the mid-point of the season

A person walks along the boardwalk under an umbrella during a rainy day in West Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec.27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
A thick veil of haze is expected to blanket the skies over Terrace and Kitimat, as residents face the dual challenge of a heat wave and smoke from wildfires. (Emily Lewis/Unsplash)

Heat warning and smoky skies bulletin issued for Terrace, Kitimat

Residents told to brace for elevated temperatures, smoke from wildfires until Monday

A thick veil of haze is expected to blanket the skies over Terrace and Kitimat, as residents face the dual challenge of a heat wave and smoke from wildfires. (Emily Lewis/Unsplash)
The Walroy Lake wildfire sits at 794 hectares going into Wednesday, Aug. 23 and continues to display low fire activity. (Mark Rogers/Facebook)

Feelings of elation as Walroy Lake wildfire held, Kelowna evacuees to return home

Residents can visit cordemergency.ca for the latest updates to evacuation orders

The Walroy Lake wildfire sits at 794 hectares going into Wednesday, Aug. 23 and continues to display low fire activity. (Mark Rogers/Facebook)
Terrace residents are anticipating a week of warmer than normal temperatures and abundant sunshine, according to Environment Canada’s latest forecast issued on Aug. 20. (Johny Goerend/Unsplash)

Terrace forecast shows warmer than normal temperatures, abundant sunshine

Environment Canada’s latest forecast for Terrace predicts several days of sunshine

Terrace residents are anticipating a week of warmer than normal temperatures and abundant sunshine, according to Environment Canada’s latest forecast issued on Aug. 20. (Johny Goerend/Unsplash)
Children delight in the cooling jets at the Rotary Splash Park in Terrace in this July 28, 2018, file photo. As the city prepares for an incoming heat wave, such recreational spots are expected to provide much-needed relief. (Black Press Media file photo)

Terrace braces for heat wave, as Environment Canada forecasts high temperatures

Unbroken sunshine and highs in the upper 20s expected for a week

Children delight in the cooling jets at the Rotary Splash Park in Terrace in this July 28, 2018, file photo. As the city prepares for an incoming heat wave, such recreational spots are expected to provide much-needed relief. (Black Press Media file photo)
Scientists are learning how to quickly estimate the contribution of climate change to extreme weather events like the wildfires, floods and heat waves sweeping much of the globe this summer. An aerial view of a burned section of the East Prairie Metis Settlement, Alta., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

‘You’ve got to move fast’: Science learns to quickly link extreme weather and climate

In 2003, a paper was published suggesting science could do better

Scientists are learning how to quickly estimate the contribution of climate change to extreme weather events like the wildfires, floods and heat waves sweeping much of the globe this summer. An aerial view of a burned section of the East Prairie Metis Settlement, Alta., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
People stand at the edge of floodwater as vehicles are seen abandoned in water following a major rain event in Halifax on Saturday, July 22, 2023. A long procession of intense thunderstorms have dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Nova Scotia, causing flash flooding, road washouts and power outages. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

2 children among four missing after record-breaking Nova Scotia downpours

The children were with three other people in a car in West Hants

People stand at the edge of floodwater as vehicles are seen abandoned in water following a major rain event in Halifax on Saturday, July 22, 2023. A long procession of intense thunderstorms have dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Nova Scotia, causing flash flooding, road washouts and power outages. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Residents in the Halifax region are being warned to stay off the roads because of extensive damage caused by torrential downpours and flash flooding, with little reprieve in sight. (Black Press - file photo)

Halifax-area roads damaged by heavy rainfall, with more rain forecasted

Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for much of the province

Residents in the Halifax region are being warned to stay off the roads because of extensive damage caused by torrential downpours and flash flooding, with little reprieve in sight. (Black Press - file photo)
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Terrace, as the city experiences a record-breaking heatwave and an escalating wildfire situation to its north, south and east. (Johannes Plenio/Unsplash)

UPDATE: Environment Canada ends severe thunderstorm watch for Terrace

The city, which is dealing with a wildfire threat and poor air quality, is admist a heat wave

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Terrace, as the city experiences a record-breaking heatwave and an escalating wildfire situation to its north, south and east. (Johannes Plenio/Unsplash)
Hazy skies over Terrace on July 8, as Environment Canada issues an air quality statement for the city amid wildfire smoke across northwest B.C. (Kevin Shenanaganz Bolton/Facebook)

UPDATE: Environment Canada issues air quality statement for Terrace due to wildfire smoke

Nearly 40 wildfires are active in northwestern B.C., as dry conditions and a heatwave persist

Hazy skies over Terrace on July 8, as Environment Canada issues an air quality statement for the city amid wildfire smoke across northwest B.C. (Kevin Shenanaganz Bolton/Facebook)
A dog peeks between the legs of a paddle boarder on the Toronto waterfront, Thursday July 6, 2023. A cold front passing through Ontario and Quebec is expected offer relief today after a multi-day heat wave. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Cold front to bring relief to Central Canada, coastal heat waves continue

Communities as far north as Inuvik forecasted to see temperatures around 30 degrees

A dog peeks between the legs of a paddle boarder on the Toronto waterfront, Thursday July 6, 2023. A cold front passing through Ontario and Quebec is expected offer relief today after a multi-day heat wave. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Flames from the Donnie Creek wildfire burn along a ridge top north of Fort St. John, British Columbia on Sunday, July 2, 2023. More campfire bans are on the way in B.C. as a heat wave in many areas is not expected to ease for days and a moderate to extreme wildfire risk covers all but the southeast corner of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Noah Berger

Most of B.C. under campfire ban as heat, lightning ramp up wildfire risk

5 temperature records were set Wednesday from northeastern B.C. to Vancouver Island

Flames from the Donnie Creek wildfire burn along a ridge top north of Fort St. John, British Columbia on Sunday, July 2, 2023. More campfire bans are on the way in B.C. as a heat wave in many areas is not expected to ease for days and a moderate to extreme wildfire risk covers all but the southeast corner of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Noah Berger
Duane relaxes on the banks of the Ottawa River in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Several parts of Canada continue to swelter under intense heat, prompting extreme weather warnings. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Warnings from coast to coast as parts of Canada swelter under heat wave

Daytime highs between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius are expected through Sunday in many B.C. areas

Duane relaxes on the banks of the Ottawa River in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Several parts of Canada continue to swelter under intense heat, prompting extreme weather warnings. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A security guard wearing an electric fan on his neck wipes his sweat on a hot day in Beijing, Monday, July 3, 2023. Heavy flooding has displaced thousands of people around China as the capital had a brief respite from sweltering heat. Beijing reported 9.8 straight days when the temperature exceeded 35 C (95 F), the National Climate Center said Monday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

July 4 set unofficial record for hottest day on Earth, July 5 may break it

Globe’s average temperature reached 17.18 C on Tuesday, highest in at least 44 years

A security guard wearing an electric fan on his neck wipes his sweat on a hot day in Beijing, Monday, July 3, 2023. Heavy flooding has displaced thousands of people around China as the capital had a brief respite from sweltering heat. Beijing reported 9.8 straight days when the temperature exceeded 35 C (95 F), the National Climate Center said Monday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Swimmers seek respite from the heat at Lost Lake in Terrace on July 3. The city is bracing for a record-breaking heatwave. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

Terrace set for record-breaking heatwave, as Environment Canada issues heat warning

Temperatures will soar towards 30 degrees Celsius for the next six days

Swimmers seek respite from the heat at Lost Lake in Terrace on July 3. The city is bracing for a record-breaking heatwave. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
Snow dusted SilverStar Mountain Resort Monday, June 19, days before the bike park opens for the season. (Village cam)

Snow in June at B.C. ski hill

SilverStar dusted with white stuff days ahead of bike park opening

Snow dusted SilverStar Mountain Resort Monday, June 19, days before the bike park opens for the season. (Village cam)