The "extreme heat wave" in summer, the "storm parade" + "atmospheric river" in autumn, followed by the "La Niña phenomenon" in winter... For all B.C. residents, 2021 is a rare and extreme weather. In the face of nature, human beings are extremely fragile.
According to the latest statistics, the average rainfall in B.C. in November exceeded the average of previous years by more than twice the average of previous years, and the hardest-hit area of Abbotsford broke the 15-year record high, and even the winter temperature hit a record high, making people wonder: Will it still snow this winter?
The answer is, yes! It's going to be down this week! To be precise, the Greater Vancouver region will see a little snow this weekend!
According to the latest forecasts from Environment Canada and The Weather Network, snowflakes could appear in parts of Vancouver this weekend!
In fact, temperatures in Vancouver will drop noticeably from tomorrow night, with rain or snow until Saturday!
It is expected that this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, for three consecutive days, the local temperature will be close to freezing!
While weather network forecasts only show snow on Saturday, Environment Canada revealed that snow is also possible on Fridays and Sundays.
Just now, the Ministry of the Environment issued a special weather warning to the Greater Vancouver region -
Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster;
West temperature and North Temperature;
Coquitlam and Maple Ridge;
Surrey and Langry;
Richmond and Delta;
There will be "wet snow" weather in these areas, commonly known as sleet, which is brought about by the low-pressure weather system. In addition to the Greater Vancouver region, the Fraser Valley and Howe Bay are also likely to occur, with areas above 200 meters above sea level having a greater chance of snowfall.
"At the moment, the likelihood of snow in the warmer regions is low."
The so-called "wet snow" refers to a weather phenomenon in which snowflakes fall to the ground before they have time to completely melt, usually in early spring or winter.
At a just-held provincial emergency management press conference, meteorologist Armel Castellan reminded everyone that B.C. is currently entering a "more seasonal period" and that this weekend's snowfall is only a "flash in the pan" and does not mean that it has officially entered the peak of snowfall.
"We are closely monitoring the weather conditions from Sunday evening to next Monday, especially on the east side of Vancouver Island, where snowfall is more likely, but places such as the Greater Vancouver area, the Fraser Valley, the southern tip of Vancouver Island and Howe Bay are also within the forecast range."
In fact, just earlier this week, Chris Scott, the weather network's chief meteorologist, warned Canadians, "We need to be prepared for the shocks of this winter!" ”
Although many regions and cities in B.C. broke new winter record for temperatures on December 1, this was only the first day of December. Throughout the winter, Temperatures from January to March will be lower than normal and precipitation will be higher!
"The Pacific La Niña will bring active storms to southern Canada, resulting in higher than normal snow and rainfall in southern B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Quebec."
It should be noted that the amount of snowfall and precipitation rise at the same time, but also lead to an increase in the risk level of local avalanches, the current mountain avalanche warning level near the Haitian Highway is particularly high, I hope that people who love skiing can pay attention to travel.
Just the day before the announcement of the province's warmer temperatures this winter, the result is today that snow is predicted for the weekend.
Today is still a clear sky, and I actually said that it will snow the day after tomorrow??? Xiaobian did not believe, but also took a special look at the weather forecast, the result of next week seems that the temperature is quite low...
Sure enough, the weather in Vancouver is not something that we ordinary people can guess. Winter is coming, so please wrap up your coats and welcome winter!