Weather

Wind warning in effect for Greater Victoria until Wednesday morning

Get ready and, as the saying goes, batten down the hatches. The wind gusts are picking up and wind warning is in effect for…

BC Hydro offering customers extra time to pay winter bills due to cold snap

It’s been much colder than average temperatures this year, and a lot of us have been cranking the heat to get through this cold…

Saanich Police take to social media with cheeky post to remind motorist to clear their windows

As mother nature continues to grace us with her presence, Saanich Police took to social media with a cheeky post reminding all motorists to…

Strong winds and snow may affect Boxing Day travel

Environment Canada is warning that strong winds and snowfall may delay travel for Greater Victorians on Boxing Day. A deep trough over the Pacific…

20 years ago: 96 photos from the “Blizzard of 1996” in Victoria

Today marks exactly 20 years since the first snow began to fall and which we now look back on in Victoria as the “Blizzard of…

More snow expected this weekend before things warm up

The arctic air that has been with southern BC for nearly two weeks will finally be flushed out by milder pacific air but before…

16 photos of Winter Wonderland also known as Greater Victoria

When you woke up and rolled out of bed, you might have noticed a layer of snow covering your Greater Victoria neighbourhood. With snow…

5 tips for winter weather driving

Winter weather is continuing in a major way in Victoria, leaving many drivers feeling unprepared for venturing out in their vehicles. Hopefully, your vehicle…

List of closures due to snow and information in and around Victoria today

Snow has been falling around the region since about 9 p.m. Thursday night which has lead to some closures and delays this morning. The…

Significant snowfall on the way for Greater Victoria

There’s more snow coming! Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for all of Vancouver Island, as an intense Pacific storm will reach the South…

5 Things You Need to Know to Deal with the Icy Conditions

With the first snowfall of the season, come reports of people slipping on ice as well as seniors being unable to leave their homes,…

19 photos of the first snowfall of the season in Greater Victoria

Let it snow? The reports were finally correct and Greater Victoria has received its first snowfall of the season, and whether you’re delighted or…

Sub-zero temperatures, possibility of snow in Victoria next week

Braces yourselves Victoria as temperatures in and around Victoria are expected to drop as the week progresses. According to Environment Canada, temperatures will begin…

Twitter users poke fun at the #BCStorm that wasn’t

On Saturday night, Twitter users across the province expressed their frustration and disappointment at the #BCStorm that wasn’t. In classic Canadian style of course…

BC Ferries will shut down service for the entire day later this afternoon.

BC Ferries will shut down service between the Island and the Mainland for the entire day later this afternoon. The 1pm departures will be…

VIDEO: Damaging waterspout in Oregon from today’s storm

A waterspout struck the Oregon beach town of Manzanita on Friday morning. The footage was captured by Tyler Ryals. No injuries were reported, however…

BC Storm 2016 Update – most powerful storm expected Saturday

Fueled by the remnants of Typhoon Songda, the third and most powerful storm is expected to arrive in our region late Saturday. There is…

Oct 14 – Extreme weather protocol activated – emergency shelters open tonight

With the third and most powerful storm on its way, the Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol has been activated, October 14th. There is uncertainty…

Is the largest storm in 54 years coming Saturday? Where to watch nature’s fury

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (safely away from our ocean beaches), you’ve heard the warnings about the huge storm expected to arrive…

When the Power Goes Out – 7 things BC Hydro wants you to know

“Storm season” is upon us, and that means an increased likelihood of power outages. Waiting for the power to come back on in the dark…

Heavy rain, windstorm to pound Vancouver Island this week

Following the first storm of the season late last week, residents in British Columbia’s South Coast are being told to anticipate a series of…

Victoria’s winter to be stormy but mild according to Almanac

According to the Canadian Farmers’ Almanac, this winter is going come early, and throw Canada into a deep freeze – except in southern BC…

5 tips to avoid heat stress or heat stroke during work: WorkSafeBC

With high temperatures continuing through the week for much of Vancouver Island, WorkSafeBC is alerting employers and workers of an increased risk of developing…

Environment Canada issues special weather statement for inland Vancouver Island

Just before lunch on Tuesday August 16, 206, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for inland Vancouver Island. Following a near-normal start to…

Washington ferry hit by giant waves

Another wind warning in effect for Greater Victoria

Here we go again! Environment Canada has issued another wind warning for Greater Victoria this afternoon. According to the statement,  an intensifying low pressure…

Environment Canada has issued a fog warning for Greater Victoria!

A fog advisory has been issued for Greater Victoria. Environment Canada says visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Areas of…

Snowfall Warning Issued for East Vancouver Island

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for East Vancouver Island, with total amounts of 5 to 10 cm expected. Snow will continue over East…

Some parts of Vancouver Island receiving first snowfall of the season (photos and video)

The snowfall warning went away temporarily, but as Environment Canada predicted, snow did fall on parts of Vancouver Island and now another warning has…

70 to 90 km/h winds hammering the Greater Victoria Thursday morning

Surprise! Environment Canada has issued yet another wind warning for Greater Victoria. A deep low pressure system has hit the south coast this morning.…

Photos and video from today’s wicked winds; Lighted Ship Parade cancelled

Tonight’s Lighted Ship Parade and Market, as well as the Ogden Point Light Up, are cancelled due to weather. The Truck Light Convoy is…

(UPDATED) Extremely cold temperatures on the way and possible snow flurries

Update: Environment Canada has lifted the Arctic air alert for Southern Vancouver Island.   The first arctic outbreak of the season is on its…

High and Dry – The Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol

    Dear Victoria, Well this is it. The time of year where everyone else in this country gets to point their fingers Westward…

Wind taking its toll: Thousands of customers without power on Southern Vancouver Island

High winds are knocking out power all over the capital region today. As of 2:30PM, BC Hydro is showing 76 power outages on the…

Twister seen in Port Hardy

An unstable day in Port Hardy led to an unusual sight around noon Wednesday.