wind
Strong winds continue over Northern Vancouver Island today.
Where: Exposed coastal sections of northern Vancouver Island.
When: Now into this afternoon.
Max winds: 90 gusting to 110 km/h.
Remarks: As a low churns offshore, strong winds over exposed sections of northern Vancouver Island will continue into this afternoon. Maximum winds of 90 km/h gusting to 110 km/h are expected to finally diminish later today.
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Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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From: Feb 22, 2026 12:19
Until: Feb 23, 2026 04:19
wind
Strong winds with severe and damaging gusts are expected.
What: Easterly outflow winds 90 km//h gusting to 110.
When: This morning
Where: Mainland inlets of the Central Coast.
Additional information: Strong easterly winds of 90 km/h with gusts up to 110 near the mainland inlets of the Central Coast are expected to ease below warning criteria near noon.
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Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
From: Feb 22, 2026 16:32
Until: Feb 23, 2026 00:31
wind
Damaging winds are no longer expected.
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From: Feb 22, 2026 21:06
Until: Feb 22, 2026 23:17
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, continues.
What: Rainfall totals near 50 mm of rainfall by noon today.
When: This morning.
Where: East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River
Additional information: Rain will ease near noon today as a warm front over Vancouver Island departs.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.
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From: Feb 22, 2026 12:40
Until: Feb 22, 2026 23:02
snowfall
Wet snow continues.
Where: Inland sections of the East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River region.
When: This morning.
Additional Information: A Pacific frontal system is bringing wet snow to some inland areas of the region. Some locations could see an additional 2 cm of accumulation before the snow changes to rain later this morning.
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There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
From: Feb 21, 2026 12:50
Until: Feb 21, 2026 19:05
snowfall
Significant snowfall is no longer expected.
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From: Feb 21, 2026 15:48
Until: Feb 21, 2026 16:48
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 5 to 10 cm is expected.
Where: Inland sections of the East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River region.
When: Now until early Saturday morning.
Additional Information: A Pacific frontal system is bringing precipitation starting as wet snow over inland areas. Before transitioning to rain late overnight, some locations could see localized accumulations of 5-10 cm of snow. Snow may persist into Saturday morning before changing to rain.
Coastal sections could see a mix of rain and snow before changing to rain as southeasterly winds off the Strait of Georgia strengthen.
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There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
From: Feb 21, 2026 02:51
Until: Feb 21, 2026 15:08
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 5 to 10 cm is expected.
Where: Inland sections of the East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River region.
When: Early this afternoon to early Saturday morning.
Additional Information: A Pacific frontal system will bring precipitation beginning early this afternoon, starting as wet snow over inland areas. Before transitioning to rain late overnight, some locations could see localized accumulations of 5–10 cm of snow. Snow may persist into Saturday morning before changing to rain.
Coastal sections could see a mix of rain and snow early this afternoon before quickly changing to rain as southeasterly winds off the Strait of Georgia strengthen mid afternoon.
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There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
From: Feb 20, 2026 18:00
Until: Feb 21, 2026 10:00
fog
Near zero visibility in fog continues.
Where:
- Inland Vancouver Island - near Port Alberni
When:
Now through Wednesday.
Remark:
A ridge of high pressure over B.C. is trapping moisture near the surface creating an area of dense fog in the vicinity of Port Alberni. While visibility may improve in the afternoons, fog is expected to redevelop each night.
The ridge is forecast to weaken and incoming weather systems will flush out the fog by mid week.
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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
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From: Jan 20, 2026 13:08
Until: Jan 21, 2026 05:08
fog
Near zero visibility in fog continues.
Where:
- Inland Vancouver Island - near Port Alberni
When:
Now through Tuesday afternoon.
Remark:
A ridge of high pressure over B.C. is trapping moisture near the surface creating an area of dense fog in the vicinity of Port Alberni. While visibility may improve in the afternoons, fog is expected to redevelop each night.
The ridge is forecast to weaken and incoming weather systems will flush out the fog by mid week.
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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 20, 2026 02:01
Until: Jan 20, 2026 18:01
flood
Abnormal high tides combined with low pressure may produce minor/moderate coastal flooding.
Elevated water levels accompanied by strong winds and waves are expected, exceeding highest astronomical tides.
What:
Risk of coastal flooding due to storm surge coinciding with high tides.
When:
This weekend, with the highest risk of coastal flooding on Sunday.
Additional information:
The South Coast is entering a period of high astronomical tides as Earth reaches perihelion (Earth's closest point to the Sun). Also, a low pressure system will cross the region this weekend. This falling atmospheric pressure will help further elevate coastal water levels beyond predicted tides, thus increasing the risk of coastal flooding.
The exact track and timing of the low pressure centre remain uncertain at the moment. Wind strength will be contingent on the position of the low.
Moderate winds and storm surge can lead to washed up debris and erosion along coastal areas. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is likely along exposed shorelines, especially in the low-lying areas. There is a risk of locally significant flooding especially where onshore winds compound on the highest tides. Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to flooding and/or debris, such as driftwood and rocks.
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From: Jan 02, 2026 19:47
Until: Jan 04, 2026 22:28
