Tropical storm Lingling
Whistler Weather forecast
A low pressure system moving northward into the gulf of Alaska Will gradually weaken. Another low currently offshore is Forecast to deepen rapidly to 980 MB as it approaches Southern Vancouver Island from the southwest this morning.
Rainfall warning for Howe Sound continued
Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm expected for today and tonight.
A very vigorous storm system incorporating the remnants from tropical storm lingling will move through the south coast today. Very strong southeasterly winds are expected to develop as the system approaches Vancouver Island with wind speeds forecast to reach up to 80 or 90 km/h off Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands. In Greater Vancouver the strongest winds are expected to be from the south up to 70 km/h in the late afternoon and early evening with the southern portions of the district likely to be the hardest hit. Very strong west or southwest winds will follow the system especially near southern Vancouver Island with speeds up to 90 km/h forecast in Victoria near the strait of Juan de Fuca. Winds will quickly ease over all areas this evening.
This storm will also bring moderate to heavy rain with general rainfall amounts are expected between 30 to 50 mm over southern Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Howe Sound will receive up to 60 mm. The rain will taper off tonight as the storm moves inland.
Today..Cloudy. Rain beginning early this morning changing to wet snow this morning then to rain this afternoon. Snowfall amount 5 to 10 cm. Rainfall amount 10 to 15 mm. High plus 3.
Tonight..Showers. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Low plus 3.
Friday..Showers. Amount 5 to 10 mm. High plus 5.
A low pressure system moving northward into the gulf of Alaska Will gradually weaken. Another low currently offshore is Forecast to deepen rapidly to 980 MB as it approaches Southern Vancouver Island from the southwest this morning.
Rainfall warning for Howe Sound continued
Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm expected for today and tonight.
A very vigorous storm system incorporating the remnants from tropical storm lingling will move through the south coast today. Very strong southeasterly winds are expected to develop as the system approaches Vancouver Island with wind speeds forecast to reach up to 80 or 90 km/h off Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands. In Greater Vancouver the strongest winds are expected to be from the south up to 70 km/h in the late afternoon and early evening with the southern portions of the district likely to be the hardest hit. Very strong west or southwest winds will follow the system especially near southern Vancouver Island with speeds up to 90 km/h forecast in Victoria near the strait of Juan de Fuca. Winds will quickly ease over all areas this evening.
This storm will also bring moderate to heavy rain with general rainfall amounts are expected between 30 to 50 mm over southern Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Howe Sound will receive up to 60 mm. The rain will taper off tonight as the storm moves inland.
Today..Cloudy. Rain beginning early this morning changing to wet snow this morning then to rain this afternoon. Snowfall amount 5 to 10 cm. Rainfall amount 10 to 15 mm. High plus 3.
Tonight..Showers. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Low plus 3.
Friday..Showers. Amount 5 to 10 mm. High plus 5.
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