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Fpcn11 cwvr 072334
forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific weather
centre of Environment Canada at 4 PM PST Sunday 7 January 1996 for
tonight Monday and Tuesday.
The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 7 PM.

Synopsis for coastal BC.
Mild weather will continue on the south coast for the next several
days as a southwesterly flow off the Pacific continues. This flow
will bring with it a mix of sun cloud and showers to most areas.
On the north coast an upper level disturbance is moving through
the area at this time bringing rain to the coast and snow inland.
This system will be east of the region later this evening at which
time the precipitation will ease to showers or flurries. The next
major frontal system is not expected on the coast until late
Wednesday.

Freezing level..south..1800 metres coast to 1300 metres inland
dropping to 1300 metres overnight and Monday. North..1000 metres
coast and near freezing surface to 1800 metres inland dropping to
800 metres coast and surface inland overnight and Monday.

Greater Vancouver.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Chance of a shower. Low 5.
Monday..mainly cloudy. Showers likely. Morning fog. High 11.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with showers. Low 3. High 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 tonight. 70 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Greater Victoria.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Chance of a shower. Windy. Low 6.
Monday..mainly cloudy. Showers likely. Morning fog. High 12.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with showers. Low 4. High 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 tonight. 70 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Lower Fraser Valley.
Tonight..mainly cloudy. A few showers. Low near 4.
Monday..mainly cloudy. A few showers. Morning fog. High near 10.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with showers. Low near 2. High near 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 tonight. 90 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Whistler.
Tonight..mainly cloudy with showers or flurries. Low minus 2.
Monday..mainly cloudy with showers or flurries. High near plus 2.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with showers or flurries. Low near minus 3.
High near plus 1.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 tonight. 90 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Howe Sound.
Tonight..mainly cloudy with showers. Low 3.
Monday..mainly cloudy with showers. Morning fog. High 6 to 9.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with showers. Low 1 to 4. High 6 to 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 tonight. 90 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Sunshine Coast.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Showers likely. Low 5.
Monday..mainly cloudy. Showers likely. Morning fog. High 10.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with showers. Low 3. High 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 70 tonight. 70 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

East Vancouver Island.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Showers likely. Low 3.
Monday..mainly cloudy. Showers likely. Morning fog. High 11.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with showers. Low near 2. High near 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 70 tonight. 70 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

West Vancouver Island.
Tonight..cloudy with showers. Low near 6.
Monday..mainly cloudy. A few showers. Morning fog. High near 11.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with showers. Low near 5. High near 11.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

North Vancouver Island.
Tonight..cloudy with showers. Low near 4.
Monday..mainly cloudy. A few showers. Morning fog. High near 9.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with showers. Windy. Low near 2. High near 7.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 tonight. 90 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Central coast - coastal sections.
Tonight..cloudy with showers. Windy in exposed areas. Low near 5.
Monday..mainly cloudy with showers. Morning fog. High 9.
Tuesday..cloudy with showers. Low near 3. High near 8.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 tonight. 90 Monday and
90 Tuesday.

Central coast - inland sections.
Tonight..mainly cloudy with showers or flurries. Low near zero.
Monday..cloudy with showers or flurries. High plus 2.
Tuesday..cloudy with showers or flurries. Low near minus 1. High
near plus 2.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 tonight. 80 Monday and
90 Tuesday.

North coast - coastal sections.
Tonight..mainly cloudy with showers. Low near 2.
Monday..mainly cloudy. A few showers. High 8.
Tuesday..cloudy with showers. Low near 3. High near 8.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 tonight. 80 Monday and
90 Tuesday.

North coast - inland sections.
Tonight..snow tapering to flurries this evening. Low near minus 6.
Monday..mainly cloudy with flurries. High near zero.
Tuesday..cloudy with periods of snow. Low near minus 4. High near
zero.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 tonight. 90 Monday and
90 Tuesday.

Queen Charlottes.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Chance of a shower. Low 3.
Monday..sunny with cloudy periods. Chance of a shower. High 7.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with showers. Low plus 1. High 7.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 tonight. 60 Monday and
90 Tuesday.

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fpcn50 cwvr 032130
mountain weather forecast for coastal British Columbia issued by the
Pacific weather centre of Environment Canada in Vancouver at 2:00 PM
PST Wednesday 3 January 1996 valid until midnight Thursday. The next
scheduled forecast will be issued at 6:00 AM PST Thursday.

Precipitation intensity is forecast as an
hourly rate of snowfall water equivalent.
Nil light moderate heavy
no pcpn up to 2.5 mm 2.5 to 7.5 mm more than 7.5 mm

discussion.
A big upper ridge covers the gulf of Alaska with a northerly flow
over the coast. The ridge supports a 1040 mb arctic surface high
centered over the central yukon. This high centre will move to
north-central BC by Thursday afternoon. The arctic front extends
from near rosespit on the queen Charlottes to vicinty bella coola -
southeastwards. Overnight the central and southern portions will
push out to queen charlotte Sound on the central coast and strait of
georgia in the south. Cloud associated with the front May generate
some isolated light flurries over eastern slopes tonight. Otherwise
conditions will be mainly clear and cold with strong surface outflow
winds through the inlets and valleys.

Freezing level..surface central and north coasts. In the south near
1400 metres coast to 1000 metres inland lowering to 600 metres coast
and surface inland overnight and Thursday.

Extended outlook.
On Friday the surface high will move to central sask and the upper
high will drift eastward allowing overrunning cloud on the next
series of fronts to reach the coast in the evening and precipitation
to spread onto the coast overnight. On sat the upper high will move
inland bringing a mild southwest flow over the coast with rising
freezing levels and significant precipitation. The front will move
inland early sun leaving the coast under an unstable showery and
somewhat cooler pattern again.

South coast mountains.
Warnings.. None.
Occasional light flurries eastern slopes this evening then nil.
Mountaintop winds..northwest 20 km/h becoming northeast 20 km/h
overnight. Outflow winds 30 to 40 km/h at the surface.

Location precip to 4am precip 4am-4pm min max
Thursday Thursday
squamish nil nil -3 -1
duffey lk 0-1 nil -10 -7
allison pass 0-1 nil -5 -3
Fraser canyon nil nil -2 0

central coast mountains.
Warnings.. Artic outflow warning.
Occasional light flurries eastern slopes this evening then nil.
Mountaintop winds..northeast 30 to 40 km/h. Outflow winds 50 to 80
km/h at the surface.

Location precip to 4am precip 4am-4pm min max
Thursday Thursday
heckman pass 0-1 nil -12 -9

north coast mountains.
Warnings.. Artic outflow warning.
Nil tonight and thurs.
Mountaintop winds..northeast 30 to 40 km/h becoming easterly 30 to
40 km/h overnight. Outflow winds 60 to 90 km/h at the surface.

Location precip to 4am precip 4am-4pm min max
Thursday Thursday
terrace tyee nil nil -6 -2
bear pass nil nil -11 -8
ningunsaw pass nil nil -16 -11
telegraph crk nil nil -17 -6

confidence..good. Fairly straightfoward dry arctic pattern in the
short term. Tempertures in the north might be a little colder.
Details of the breakdown fri night and sat still a little uncertain
but thickness pattern and advections indicate freezing levels near
1800 metres in the south and 1500 metres in the north for sat
afternoon. In addition there's a good chance of some freezing rain
with this situation.

This mountain weather forecast was produced for BC ministry of
transportation and highways, snow avalanche programs and applies
specifically to those areas in the forecast. If further information
or other products are required for local operations, please call
664-9033.

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Fpcn11 cwvr 092330

forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific weather

centre of Environment Canada at 4 PM PST Tuesday 9 January 1996 for
tonight Wednesday and Thursday.

The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 7 PM.

Synopsis for coastal BC.
A powerful Pacific storm is approaching the central coast this
evening. Very strong southeast winds are expected to develop along
exposed areas of the outer coast tonight. Wind and rain warnings
have been issued for coastal sections from northern Vancouver Island
northwards. In the south unsettled conditions will continue
overnight with local showers followed by clear periods.
Wednesday will bring increasing winds and rain late in the day as the
Pacific system edges down the coast. Temperatures will remain mild
overnight and Wednesday.

Freezing level..south..near 1200 metres this evening but rising again
to near 2500 metres outer coast and 2000 metres inland by late
Wednesday. North..near 600 metres rising to 1500 metres Wednesday
evening. Near freezing surface layer inland overnight.

Greater Vancouver.
Tonight..mainly cloudy with a chance of showers. Low 6.
Wednesday..mainly cloudy. Rain late in the day. Wind increasing to
southeast 40 km/h. High 11.
Thursday..periods of rain. Windy. Low 6. High 10.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 tonight. 90 Wednesday and
90 Thursday.

Greater Victoria.
Tonight..cloudy with a chance of showers. Low 6.
Wednesday..mainly cloudy. Rain developing late in the day.
Wind increasing to southeast 40 km/h shifting to southwest 60 km/h
by evening. High 11.
Thursday..periods of rain. Windy. Low 7. High 11.
Probability of precipitation in percent 40 tonight. 80 Wednesday and
90 Thursday.

Lower Fraser Valley.
Tonight..mainly cloudy. Showers likely. Low near 6.
Wednesday..mainly cloudy. Periods of rain developing late in the day.
Locally windy. High 7 to 10.
Thursday..periods of rain. Windy. Low near 6. High near 10.
Probability of precipitation in percent 70 tonight. 90 Wednesday and
100 Thursday.

Whistler.
Tonight..mainly cloudy. Showers or flurries likely. Low near zero.
Wednesday..mainly cloudy with periods of rain or mixed rain and snow
developing near noon. High near 5.
Thursday..rain. Low near 4. High near 8.
Probability of precipitation in percent 70 tonight. 90 Wednesday and
100 Thursday.

Howe Sound.
Tonight..cloudy. Showers likely. Low near 4.
Wednesday..mainly cloudy with rain developing in the afternoon.
Rain heavy at times. Locally windy. High 7 to 10.
Thursday..rain. Windy. Low near 6. High near 10.
Probability of precipitation in percent 70 tonight. 90 Wednesday and
100 Thursday.

Sunshine Coast
east Vancouver Island.
Tonight..mainly cloudy. Chance of showers. Low near 5.
Wednesday..cloudy. Periods of rain developing in the afternoon.
Wind increasing to southeast 40 to 60 km/h. High near 10.
Thursday..rain. Windy. Low near 6. High near 10.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 tonight. 90 Wednesday and
100 Thursday.

West Vancouver Island.
Tonight..mainly cloudy with a chance of showers. Wind becoming
southeast 40 to 60 km/h. Low near 6.
Wednesday..cloudy with rain developing in the morning. Southeast wind
60 km/h with gusts to 80 at exposed locations. High 9 to 11.
Thursday..rain. Windy. Low near 7. High near 10.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 tonight. 90 Wednesday and
100 Thursday.

North Vancouver Island.
Wind warning in effect.
Heavy rain warning in effect.
Tonight..cloudy with showers. Wind west 40 km/h shifting overnight to
southeast 60 to 80 km/h in exposed areas. Low near 5.
Wednesday..rain heavy at times. Total amounts 100 mm. Wind southeast
60 to 80 km/h with gusts to 100 at exposed coastal locations.
High near 10.
Thursday..rain. Windy. Low near 7. High near 10.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 tonight. 100 Wednesday and
100 Thursday.

Central coast - coastal sections.

Wind warning in effect.
Heavy rain warning in effect.
Tonight..cloudy with showers. Wind southwest 40 km/h becoming
southeast 50 to 70 km/h overnight. Low near 6.
Wednesday..rain heavy at times. Total amounts 100 mm. Wind southeast
50 to 70 km/h with higher gusts. High near 10.
Thursday..periods of rain. Windy. Low near 6. High near 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 tonight. 100 Wednesday and
90 Thursday.

Central coast - inland sections.

Heavy rain warning in effect.
Tonight..cloudy with showers or flurries. Low near zero.
Wednesday..rain heavy at times. Total amounts 100 mm. High near
plus 4.
Thursday..periods of rain changing to wet snow. Windy. Low near
minus 2 inland. High near 2.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 tonight. 90 Wednesday and
90 Thursday.

North coast - coastal sections.

Wind warning in effect.
Heavy rain warning in effect.
Tonight..cloudy with rain developing overnight. Wind becoming
southeast 50 to 70 km/h. Low near 5.
Wednesday..rain heavy at times. Total amounts 100 mm. Wind southeast
60 to 80 km/h with gusts to 100 over exposed locations. Wind easing
in the afternoon. High near 8.
Thursday..rain. Windy. Low near 6. High near 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 tonight. 100 Wednesday and
90 Thursday.

North coast - inland sections.

Heavy rain warning in effect.
Tonight..mainly cloudy with flurries or showers. Periods of snow
developing near morning becoming mixed with or changing to rain.
Risk of freezing rain. Locally gusty wind. Low near minus 4.
Wednesday..periods of rain. Rain occasionally mixed with snow in the
morning. Total rain amounts 80-100 mm. Locally gusty wind. High near
plus 3.
Thursday..periods of snow. Windy. Low near minus 2. High near 2.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 tonight. 100 Wednesday and
90 Thursday.

Queen Charlottes.
Wind warning in effect.
Tonight..mainly cloudy with rain developing overnight. Wind becoming
southeast 50 to 70 km/h. Low near 5.
Wednesday..rain. Wind southeast 60 to 80 km/h with gusts to 100 over
exposed locations. Wind easing in the afternoon. High near 8.
Thursday..periods of rain. Windy. Low near 5. High 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 tonight. 100 Wednesday and
90 Thursday.

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Fpcn11 cwvr 102331

forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific weather

centre of Environment Canada at 4 PM PST Wednesday 10 January 1996
for tonight Thursday and Friday.

The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 7 PM.

Synopsis for coastal BC.
A mild southwesterly flow aloft will continue over the coast for
the next few days. A Pacific frontal system embedded in this flow is
producing rain and strong winds over much of the coast and wind and
rain warnings continue for many regions. A heavy snowfall warning is
in effect for the stewart - mezziadin areas on the north coast.
Total rainfall amounts of 80 to 180 millimetres are expected
overnight and Thursday along the west coast of Vancouver Island and
the central coast. Strong southerly winds will continue over much of
the outer coast. On Friday the front will slip northward and allow a
little clearing in the south while rain continues in the north.
Temperatures will be very mild both days.

Freezing level..south..near 1500 metres rising to 2000 metres early
this evening and 2500 metres Thursday. North..near 1500 metres coast
and near surface inland northern sections dropping to near 1000
metres on the coast tonight and rising again on Thursday to near 1600
metres.

Greater Vancouver.
Tonight..cloudy. Periods of rain or drizzle. Windy. Low 7.
Thursday..mainly cloudy. Periods of rain or drizzle in the morning.
Windy. High 11.
Friday..mainly cloudy. Chance of showers. Low 6. High 11.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Thursday and
40 Friday.

Greater Victoria.
Tonight..mainly cloudy. A few showers. Locally windy. Low 6.
Thursday..mainly cloudy. A few showers in the morning. High 13.
Friday..cloudy with sunny periods. Slight chance of showers. Low 6.
High 13.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 tonight. 90 Thursday and
30 Friday.

Lower Fraser Valley.
Tonight..cloudy. Periods of rain or drizzle. Windy. Low 6.
Thursday..mainly cloudy with periods of rain or drizzle. Windy.
High 11.
Friday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of showers. Low 6. High 11.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 tonight. 90 Thursday and
60 Friday.

Whistler.
Tonight..cloudy with showers. Windy. Low 1.
Thursday..mainly cloudy. A few showers. Windy. High 6.
Friday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of showers. Low 2. High 6.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 80 Thursday and
60 Friday.

Howe Sound.
Tonight..periods of rain. Windy. Low 4.
Thursday..periods of rain easing to showers in the afternoon. Windy.
High 9.
Friday..mainly cloudy. A few showers. Low 5. High 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Thursday and
80 Friday.

Sunshine Coast
east Vancouver Island.

Tonight..periods of rain. Southeast wind 30 to 50 km/h. Low 6.
Thursday..periods of rain easing to a few showers in the afternoon.
Locally windy. High 11.
Friday..cloudy with sunny breaks. Chance of showers. Low 5. High 11.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Thursday and
60 Friday.

West Vancouver Island.
Wind warning ended.

Heavy rain warning in effect.

Tonight..periods of rain heavy at times over northern sections.
Wind over northern sections south 40 to 60 km/h. Further rainfall
amounts 60 to 70 mm over northern sections. Low 7.
Thursday..periods of rain easing to a few showers in the afternoon.
Southeast wind 40 to 60 km/h. High 13.
Friday..mainly cloudy. A few showers. Windy. Low 7. High 12.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Thursday and
80 Friday.

North Vancouver Island.
Wind warning in effect.
Heavy rain warning in effect.

Tonight..heavy rain. Southeast wind 60 to 80 km/h with gusts to 100
along exposed coasts. Low 6.
Thursday..heavy rain easing late in the day. Total rainfall amounts
100 to 150 mm. Southeast wind 60 to 80 km/h with higher gusts along
exposed coasts easing late in the day. High 10.
Friday..periods of rain. Windy. Low 6. High 10.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Thursday and
100 Friday.

Central coast - coastal sections.
Wind warning in effect.
Heavy rain warning in effect.

Tonight..heavy rain. Southeast wind 50 to 80 km/h with locally higher
gusts. Low 7.
Thursday..rain heavy at times. Southeast wind 60 to 100 km/h.
Total rainfall amounts 100 to 180 mm. High 11.
Friday..periods of rain. Low 6. High 10.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Thursday and
100 Friday.

Central coast - inland sections.
Heavy rain warning in effect.

Tonight..heavy rain. Windy. Low 3.
Thursday..periods of rain heavy at times. Windy. Total rainfall
amounts 80 to 110 mm. High 5.
Friday..periods of rain. Low 4. High 6.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Thursday and
90 Friday.

North coast - coastal sections.
Wind warning in effect.
Heavy rain warning in effect.

Tonight..southerly wind 60 to 100 km/h. Periods of rain. Rain at
times heavy over southern sections. Low 8.
Thursday..southerly wind 60 to 90 km/h. Periods of rain heavy at
times over southern sections. Rainfall amounts 80 to 120 mm.
High 11.
Friday..periods of rain and windy. Low 7. High 11.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Thursday and
100 Friday.

North coast - inland sections.

Heavy rain warning in effect for southern sections.
Heavy snow warning in effect for northern sections.
Tonight..rain or rain and snow mixed easing overnight. Total rain
amounts 60 to 90 mm over southern sections. Snowfall amounts 30 to
60 cm over northern sections. Low near zero.
Thursday..periods of rain with snow northern sections. High 2 to 5.
Friday..periods of rain with snow northern sections. Low zero.
High 5.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Thursday and
100 Friday.

Queen Charlottes.
Wind warning in effect.

Tonight..periods of rain. Wind southwest 30 to 50 km/h. Low 9.
Thursday..periods of rain. Wind increasing to southwesterly 60 to
90 km/h. High 12.
Friday..periods of rain. Windy. Low 8. High 11.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Thursday and
100 Friday.

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Fpcn11 cwvr 111745

forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific weather

centre of Environment Canada at 10 AM PST Thursday 11 January 1996
for today and Friday.
The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 4 PM.

Synopsis for coastal BC.
The storm that brought strong wind and heavy rain to much of the
coast continues to weaken. Rain has eased over northern Vancouver
Island but moderate amounts continue on parts of the central coast.
Heavy rainfall warnings continue for this area but have ended for the
remainder of the coast. Periods of rain and gusty winds continue on
the north coast while over the inner south coast a little sunshine
has begun to break through. This pattern will continue into Friday
with periods of rain for the central and north coasts and a mix of
cloud and sun and scattered showers in the south. With the flow off
the Pacific very mild temperature are once again forecast for all
regions.

Freezing level..south..near 2600 metres on the coast to 1900 metres
inland lowering Friday afternoon to 2000 metres coast and near 1500
metres inland. North..near 1800 metres coast to 1500 metres inland
except near surface inland northern sections. Levels lowering Friday
to near 1200 metres.

Greater Vancouver.
Today..cloudy with sunny periods. Slight chance of showers. Windy.
High 12.
Tonight..cloudy with clear periods. Patchy fog. Low 7.
Friday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of a shower. High 11.
Probability of precipitation in percent 30 today. 20 tonight and
40 Friday.

Greater Victoria.
Today..cloudy with sunny periods. Slight chance of showers. High 13.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Slight chance of showers. Patchy fog. Low 6.
Friday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of showers. High 12.
Probability of precipitation in percent 30 today. 30 tonight and
40 Friday.

Lower Fraser Valley.
Today..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of showers. High 12.
Tonight..cloudy periods slight chance of showers. Patchy fog. Low 6.
Friday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of showers. High 11.
Probability of precipitation in percent 40 today. 30 tonight and
40 Friday.

Whistler.
Today..cloudy. A few showers. High 6.
Tonight..cloudy. A few showers. Low 2.
Friday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of a shower. High 5.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 today. 80 tonight and
60 Friday.

Howe Sound.
Today..cloudy. A few showers. High 9.
Tonight..cloudy. A few showers. Low 5.
Friday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of a shower. High 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 today. 80 tonight and
60 Friday.

Sunshine Coast
east Vancouver Island.

Today..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of a shower. Southeast wind
40 to 60 km/h. High 11.
Tonight..mainly cloudy with a few showers mainly northern sections.
Windy. Low 5.
Friday..cloudy with sunny periods. A chance of showers. High 11.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 today. 80 tonight and
60 Friday.

West Vancouver Island.
Today..cloudy. Periods of rain or drizzle mainly over northern
sections. Windy. High 13.
Tonight..cloudy with a few showers. Windy. Low 7.
Friday..mainly cloudy. A few showers. High 12.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 today. 80 tonight and
80 Friday.

North Vancouver Island.
Heavy rain warning ended.
Today..periods of rain. Wind southeast 40 to 60 km/h. High 10.
Tonight..periods of rain or drizzle. Windy. Low 6.
Friday..periods of rain. High 10.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 today. 100 tonight and
100 Friday.

Central coast - coastal sections.

Heavy rain warning in effect.

Today..rain heavy at times. Southeast wind 30 to 60 km/h with locally
higher gusts easing this afternoon. High 11.
Tonight..rain heavy at times easing this evening. Further rainfall
amounts 60 to 110 mm. Windy. Low 6.
Friday..periods of rain. Windy. High 10.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 today. 100 tonight and
100 Friday.

Central coast - inland sections.
Heavy rain warning in effect.

Today..rain heavy at times. Windy. High 6.
Tonight..rain easing overnight. Further rainfall amounts 50 to
100 mm. Low 3.
Friday..periods of rain. High 5.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 today. 100 tonight and
90 Friday.

North coast - coastal sections.

Today..periods of rain. Southerly wind 30 to 50 km/h. High 11.
Tonight..periods of rain. Windy. Low 6.
Friday..periods of rain. High 8.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 today. 100 tonight and
100 Friday.

North coast - inland sections.

Heavy snow warning ended.
Today..periods of rain. Windy. High 7.
Tonight..periods of rain with snow northern sections. Low 3.
Friday..periods of rain with snow northern sections. High 7.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 today. 100 tonight and
100 Friday.

Queen Charlottes.
Today..cloudy with a few showers. Locally windy. High 12.
Tonight..periods of rain. Windy. Low 7.
Friday..periods of rain. High 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 today. 100 tonight and

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Fpcn11 cwvr 112337

forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific weather

centre of Environment Canada at 4 PM PST Thursday 11 January 1996 for
tonight Friday and Saturday.
The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 7 PM.

Synopsis for coastal BC.
Rain continues along the north and central coasts as a band of wet
weather remains anchored over the area. A heavy rainfall warning
remains in effect for the central coast however rain should begin to
ease this evening. Strong southeasterly winds are increasing
northward from northern Vancouver Island in advance of a disturbance
well offshore. The inner south coast can boast a little sunshine
today with temperatures getting into the teens in a few localities.
The mild southwesterly flow of moist Pacific air will continue for
the next several days with rain gradually spreading down the coast.

Freezing level..south..near 2500 metres on the coast to 1800 metres

inland lowering Friday afternoon to 2000 metres coast and near 1500
metres inland. North..near 1800 metres coast to 1500 metres inland
except near surface inland northern sections. Levels lowering Friday
to near 1200 metres.

Greater Vancouver.
Tonight..cloudy with clear periods. Patchy fog. Low 5.
Friday..variable cloudiness. Chance of a shower. High 11.
Saturday..rain tapering to showers. Windy. Low 6. High 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 20 tonight. 40 Friday and
90 Saturday.

Greater Victoria.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Patchy fog. Low 7.
Friday..variable cloudiness. Chance of showers. High 11.
Saturday..rain tapering to showers. Windy. Low 7. High 11.
Probability of precipitation in percent 20 tonight. 40 Friday and
90 Saturday.

Lower Fraser Valley.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Slight chance of showers. Locally windy this
evening. Patchy fog overnight. Low 6.
Friday..variable cloudiness. Chance of showers. High 10.
Saturday..periods of rain. Windy. Low near 4. High near 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 30 tonight. 40 Friday and
90 Saturday.

Whistler.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Chance of showers. Patchy fog. Low 1.

Friday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of a shower. High 5.

Saturday..rain tapering to showers. Windy. Low near 2. High near 4.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 tonight. 60 Friday and
90 Saturday.

Howe Sound.
Tonight..cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Fog patches. Low 5.
Friday..variable cloudiness. Chance of a shower. High 9.
Saturday..rain tapering to showers. Windy. Low near 4. High near 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 30 tonight. 40 Friday and
90 Saturday.

Sunshine Coast
east Vancouver Island.

Tonight..mainly cloudy. Chance of showers. Southeast wind to 50 km/h
in exposed areas. Fog patches. Low 5.

Friday..cloudy with sunny periods. A chance of showers. High 11.

Saturday..rain tapering to showers. Windy. Low near 4. High near 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 tonight. 60 Friday and
90 Saturday.

West Vancouver Island.
Tonight..variable cloudiness. Chance of showers. Fog patches.
Southeast wind to 60 km/h in exposed areas. Low 7.
Friday..cloudy with periods of rain developing. Windy. High 12.
Saturday..rain tapering to showers. Windy. Low near 3. High near 8.
Probability of precipitation in percent 40 tonight. 80 Friday and
90 Saturday.

North Vancouver Island.
Wind warning issued.
Tonight..mainly cloudy. Periods of rain or drizzle. Southeast wind 60
to 80 km/h in exposed areas with local higher gusts. Low 7.
Friday..periods of rain. Southerly wind to 60 km/h easing. High 10.
Saturday..mainly cloudy with showers. Windy. Low near 4. High near 8.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Friday and
80 Saturday.

Central coast - coastal sections.

Wind warning issued.

Heavy rain warning in effect.

Tonight..rain heavy at times easing this evening. Further rainfall

amounts 30 to 50 mm. Southeast wind 60 to 80 km/h in exposed areas
with local higher gusts. Low 7.
Friday..cloudy with periods of rain. Southerly wind to 60 km/h
easing. High 10.
Saturday..mainly cloudy with showers. Windy low 2. High 4.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Friday and
80 Saturday.

Central coast - inland sections.
Heavy rain warning in effect.

Tonight..rain easing overnight. Locally windy. Further rainfall
amounts 20 to 50 mm. Low 3.
Friday..cloudy with periods of rain. High 5.
Saturday..mainly cloudy with flurries or showers. Windy. Low zero.
High plus 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Friday and
80 Saturday.

North coast - coastal sections.

Tonight..rain..heavy at times easing to showers overnight. South wind
to 60 km/h in exposed areas. Low 4.
Friday..cloudy with occasional rain. Windy. High 6.
Saturday..mainly cloudy with showers. Windy. Low 1. High 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Friday and
80 Saturday.

North coast - inland sections.

Tonight..rain..locally heavy easing to a few showers overnight.
Periods of snow northern sections. Low zero to 3.
Friday..occasional rain with snow northern sections. High 4.
Saturday..mainly cloudy with flurries likely. Windy. Low minus 2.
High zero.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Friday and
70 Saturday.

Queen Charlottes.
Tonight..periods of rain or drizzle. Windy in exposed areas. Low 7.

Friday..periods of rain. High 9.

Saturday..cloudy with showers likely. Windy. Low 1. High 6.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Friday and
70 Saturday.

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forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific weather

centre of Environment Canada at 7 PM PST Sunday 14 January 1996 for
tonight Monday and Tuesday.
The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 5 AM Monday.

Synopsis for coastal BC.
Moderate to heavy rain will ease this evening across the south
coast as a frontal system moves inland. On Monday showers will
persist in the cool unstable airmass behind the front.
A strong arctic ridge over the northern interior has combined with
falling pressures offshore to produce arctic outflow conditions over
the north coast. Arctic outflow warnings are in effect and moderate
to high windchills will continue until at least mid-week.
The central coast is caught between the moisture and warm air
across the south coast and the cold arctic outflow to the north.
Rain or snow with the possibility of freezing rain is forecast for
the central coast where the weather situation is complex. A gradual
clearing trend is expected to start the week as a low pressure system
exits the area. On Tuesday colder air will reach the south coast.

Freezing level..south..near 1800 metres lowering to 1000 metres
Monday. Central..600 metres coast to surface inland rising to 1100
metres coast tonight then lowering to 700 metres Monday.
North..at or near surface.

Greater Vancouver.
Heavy rainfall warning in effect.
Tonight..rain at times heavy this evening easing to showers
overnight. Further rain amounts 15 to 25 millimetres. Easterly wind
40 to 60 km/h easing overnight. Low 6.
Monday..cloudy with showers. Locally windy. High 9.
Tuesday..cloudy with showers. Windy. Low 3. High 6.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Greater Victoria.
Heavy rainfall warning in effect.
Tonight..rain at times heavy this evening easing to showers
overnight. Windy. Further rainfall amounts to 10 millimetres. Low 6.
Monday..cloudy with showers. Locally windy. High 9.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with a few showers. Low 3. High 7.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Lower Fraser Valley.
Heavy rainfall warning in effect.
Tonight..rain at times heavy. Further rain amounts 15 to 30
millimetres. Windy. Low 6.
Monday..periods of rain. High 9.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with a few showers. Locally windy. Low 3.
High 7.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Whistler.
Heavy rain warning in effect for lower levels.
Snowfall warning issued for higher elevations.
Tonight..rain or snow at times heavy this evening. Further rain
amounts 15 to 25 millimetres. Further snow accumulations 5 to 15
centimetres. Locally windy. Low 1.
Monday..periods of rain mixed with snow. High 2.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with a few showers. Low near zero. High 1.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Howe Sound.

Heavy rain warning in effect.

Tonight..rain at times heavy. Further rain amounts 15 to 25
millimetres. Windy. Low 5.
Monday..periods of rain. High 8.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with a few showers. Locally windy. Low 2.
High 6.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Sunshine Coast
east Vancouver Island.

Heavy rainfall warning in effect.
Tonight..rain at times heavy easing to showers this evening. Further
rain amounts 10 to 20 millimetres. Southeast wind 40 to 60 km/h.
Low 6.
Monday..cloudy with showers. Wind easing. High 9.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with a few showers. Locally windy. Low 1.
High 6.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

West Vancouver Island.
Tonight..rain at times heavy easing to showers early this evening.
Further rain amounts to 20 mm. Windy. Low 2.
Monday..cloudy with showers. Locally windy. High 9.
Tuesday..cloudy with showers. Low 1. High 7.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Monday and
90 Tuesday.

North Vancouver Island.
Tonight..cloudy with showers. Wind southeast 40 to 60 km/h. Low 4.
Monday..cloudy with showers. Locally windy. Temperature steady
near 5.
Tuesday..cloudy with showers. Windy. Low 1. High 5.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Monday and
90 Tuesday.

Central coast - coastal sections.

Tonight..periods of rain mixed with snow at times. East wind 40 to
60 km/h. Low near 2.
Monday..periods of rain mixed with snow at times. Wind easing.
High 4.
Tuesday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of showers or flurries.
Windy. Low minus 3. High 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Monday and
60 Tuesday.

Central coast - inland sections.

Arctic outflow warning in effect.
Tonight..periods of snow. Risk of freezing rain. Outflow wind 60 to
90 km/h giving high windchill. Snowfall accumulations 5 to 10
centimetres. Low minus 8.
Monday..snow tapering to flurries. Wind easing. High minus 2.
Tuesday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of flurries. Windy.
Low minus 8. High minus 2.
Probability of precipitation in percent 90 tonight. 100 Monday and
60 Tuesday.

North coast - coastal sections.

Arctic outflow warning in effect.
Tonight..increasing cloudiness. Outflow wind locally 60 to 100 km/h
giving high windchill. Low minus 9.
Monday..cloudy with sunny periods. Outflow wind locally 50 to 80 km/h
giving high windchill. High minus 3.
Tuesday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of flurries. Windy.
Low minus 8. High minus 2.
Probability of precipitation in percent 20 tonight. 20 Monday and
60 Tuesday.

North coast - inland sections.

Arctic outflow warning in effect.
Tonight..increasing cloudiness. Outflow wind locally 60 to 100 km/h
giving high windchill. Low minus 15 to minus 20.
Monday..cloudy with sunny periods. Outflow wind locally 50 to 90 km/h
giving high windchill. High minus 15 to minus 20.
Tuesday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of flurries. Windy.
Low minus 15 to minus 20. High minus 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 20 tonight. 20 Monday and
60 Tuesday.

Queen Charlottes.
Tonight..mainly cloudy. Chance of a flurry. Windy. Low minus 3.
Monday..cloudy with sunny breaks. Chance of a flurry. Windy. High 2.
Tuesday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of a flurry. Windy.
Low minus 3. High 2.
Probability of precipitation in percent 40 tonight. 40 Monday and
60 Tuesday.

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revised forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific
weather centre of Environment Canada at 9:54 PM PST Sunday 14 January

1996 for tonight Monday and Tuesday.

The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 5 AM Monday.

Synopsis.
A Pacific frontal system that brought rain at times heavy to the
south coast today continues to move eastward into the interior of
the province tonight. Rain has eased to showers throughout most of
the south coast however showers could at times be locally heavy
overnight.

Greater Vancouver.
Heavy rainfall warning ended.
Tonight..showers locally heavy overnight. Easterly wind 40 to 60 km/h
easing overnight. Low 6.
Monday..cloudy with showers. Locally windy. High 9.
Tuesday..cloudy with showers. Windy. Low 3. High 6.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Greater Victoria.
Heavy rainfall warning ended.
Tonight..showers locally heavy overnight. Low 6.
Monday..cloudy with showers. Locally windy. High 9.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with a few showers. Low 3. High 7.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Lower Fraser Valley.
Heavy rainfall warning ended.
Tonight..showers locally heavy overnight. Windy. Low 6.
Monday..periods of rain. High 9.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with a few showers. Locally windy. Low 3.
High 7.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Whistler.
Heavy rain warning ended.
Snowfall warning continued.
Tonight..showers locally heavy overnight. Locally windy. Low 1.
Monday..periods of rain mixed with snow. High 2.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with a few showers. Low near zero. High 1.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 90 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Howe Sound.
Heavy rain warning ended.
Tonight..showers locally heavy overnight. Windy. Low 5.
Monday..periods of rain. High 8.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with a few showers. Locally windy. Low 2.
High 6.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Sunshine Coast
east Vancouver Island.

Heavy rainfall warning ended.
Tonight..showers locally heavy overnight. Southeast wind 40 to
60 km/h. Low 6.
Monday..cloudy with showers. Wind easing. High 9.
Tuesday..mainly cloudy with a few showers. Locally windy. Low 1.
High 6.
Probability of precipitation in percent 100 tonight. 100 Monday and
80 Tuesday.

Remainder unchanged.

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revised forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific
weather centre of Environment Canada at 10:49 PM PST Sunday
14 January 1996 for tonight Monday and Tuesday.
The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 5 AM Monday.

North coast - inland sections.

Arctic outflow warning in effect.
Tonight..mainly cloudy. A chance of flurries. Outflow wind
locally 60 to 100 km/h giving high windchill. Low minus 15 to
minus 20.
Monday..cloudy with sunny periods. Outflow wind locally 50 to 90 km/h
giving high windchill. High minus 15 to minus 20.
Tuesday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of flurries. Windy.
Low minus 15 to minus 20. High minus 9.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 tonight. 20 Monday and
60 Tuesday.

Remainder of forecasts unchanged.

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forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific weather

centre of Environment Canada at 10 AM PST Tuesday 16 January 1996 for
today and Wednesday.
The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 4 PM.

Synopsis for coastal BC.
A strong ridge of high pressure over the yukon will build southward
through the interior of the province today. This will allow cold
arctic air to spill out through the inlets and valleys with a
distinctly different feel to the air from the past while. A weak
disturbance will move southward along the coast today accompanied by
scattered showers or wet flurries. Then clearing and quite cold
conditions will be widespread tonight and Wednesday as the ridge of
high pressure exerts its influence.
In the north cold air in the interior continues to push out to the
coast through mainland inlets and valleys. Gusty outflow winds
combined with low temperatures is resulting in high windchill values
across the north and central coast and arctic outflow warnings remain
in effect.

Freezing level..south..near 600 metres coast and surface inland
becoming surface or near surface all areas tonight.
North..surface or near surface.

Greater Vancouver.
Today..a mix of cloud and sun. Chance of an afternoon shower or
flurry. High 6.
Tonight..slight chance of an evening flurry then clearing overnight.
Locally windy. Low minus 5.
Wednesday..mainly sunny. Easterly wind 20 km/h developing. High 4.
Probability of precipitation in percent 40 today. 30 tonight and
10 Wednesday.

Greater Victoria.
Today..a mix of cloud and sun. Chance of a shower. High 6.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Chance of an evening shower or flurry.
Low minus 2.
Wednesday..mainly sunny. High 5.
Probability of precipitation in percent 40 today. 40 tonight and
10 Wednesday.

Lower Fraser Valley.
Today...cloudy with sunny breaks. Chance of showers or flurries.
Locally windy. High 3 to 6.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Chance of evening flurries. Locally windy.
Low minus 5 to minus 8.
Wednesday..mainly sunny. Gusty easterly wind. High zero to plus 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 40 today. 40 tonight and
10 Wednesday.

Whistler.
Today..mainly cloudy with a few flurries. High zero.
Tonight..chance of an evening flurry. Clearing overnight. Low minus 8
to minus 12.
Wednesday..mainly sunny. High minus 2.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 today. 40 tonight and
20 Wednesday.

Howe Sound.
Today..variable cloudiness. Chance of showers or flurries.
High plus 2 to 5.
Tonight..chance of evening flurries. Clearing overnight. Outflow wind
30 to 50 km/h developing. Low minus 3 to minus 6.
Wednesday..mainly sunny. Outflow wind 40 to 60 km/h. High zero to
plus 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 40 today. 40 tonight and
10 Wednesday.

Sunshine Coast
east Vancouver Island.

Today..cloudy with sunny breaks. Chance of showers or flurries.
High 3 to 6.
Tonight..chance of an evening flurry then becoming mainly clear
overnight. Low minus 2 to minus 5.
Wednesday..a mix of sun and cloud. High plus 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 40 today. 40 tonight and
20 Wednesday.

West Vancouver Island.
Today..variable cloudiness. Showers likely. High 5.
Tonight..a few evening showers then clearing. Low minus 2 to minus 4.
Wednesday..sunny. Increasing cloudiness late in the day. High zero to
plus 4.
Probability of precipitation in percent 70 today. 80 tonight and
20 Wednesday.

North Vancouver Island.
Today..variable cloudiness. A few showers or wet flurries. Slight
chance of a thundershower. High 3.
Tonight..clearing this evening. Locally windy. Low zero to minus 4.
Wednesday..a mix of sun and cloud. Windy. High plus 1.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 today. 20 tonight and
10 Wednesday.

Central coast.

Arctic outflow warning in effect.

Today..cloudy. A few flurries. Northerly outflow wind 50 to 80 km/h
through mainland inlets. High 3 coast to minus 6 inland.
Tonight..clearing. Continuing windy through mainland inlets.
Low minus 5 coast to minus 12 inland.
Wednesday..mainly sunny. Continued outflow wind. High zero coast to
minus 12 inland.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 today. 30 tonight and
10 Wednesday.

North coast.

Arctic outflow warning in effect.

Today..mainly sunny. Northerly outflow wind 50 to 80 km/h through
mainland inlets giving high windchill. High minus 4 coast to minus 9
inland.
Tonight..clear and cold. Outflow wind continuing through mainland
inlets. Low minus 12 coast to minus 15 inland.
Wednesday..mainly sunny. Outflow wind continuing through mainland
inlets. High minus 6 coast to minus 12 inland.
Probability of precipitation in percent 00 today. 00 tonight and
10 Wednesday.

Queen Charlottes.
Today..sunny with cloudy periods. Chance of flurries. Northerly wind
to 40 km/h. High 2.
Tonight..mainly clear. Locally windy. Low minus 5.
Wednesday..mainly sunny. Windy. High minus 1.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 today. 10 tonight and
10 Wednesday.

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Fpcn11 cwvr 171736

forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific weather

centre of Environment Canada at 10 AM PST Wednesday 17 January 1996
for today and Thursday.

The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 4 PM.

Synopsis for coastal BC.
A strong ridge of high pressure over the b.c. Interior is allowing
cold dry arctic air to spread out towards the coast. Arctic outflow
warnings remain in effect for the north and central coasts as high
winds combined with cold temperatures continues to give high
windchill values.
Mainly clear skies and cold temperatures will persist today and
through early Thursday. Cloud will spread across the south coast
later Thursday as a weather system approaches washington.

Freezing level..south..surface this morning increasing to near 300
metres this afternoon then becoming surface again this evening.
North..surface or near surface.

Greater Vancouver.
Today..sunny with a few cloudy periods. High 4.
Tonight..mainly clear. Wind easterly 30 km/h developing. Low minus 2
to minus 5.
Thursday..becoming cloudy. High zero to plus 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 20 today. 10 tonight and
20 Thursday.

Greater Victoria.
Today..sunny with cloudy periods. High 5.
Tonight..a few clouds. Low minus 2.
Thursday..mainly cloudy. Chance of flurries. High 1 to 4.
Probability of precipitation in percent 20 today. 10 tonight and
40 Thursday.

Lower Fraser Valley.
Today..a mix of sun and cloud. Easterly wind to 40 km/h especially
over eastern sections. High minus 2 to plus 2.
Tonight..clear. Wind easterly 40 km/h. Low minus 3 to minus 6.
Thursday..becoming cloudy. High minus 1 to plus 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 20 today. 10 tonight and
20 Thursday.

Whistler.
Today..mainly sunny. High minus 3.
Tonight..clear. Locally windy. Low minus 13.
Thursday..mainly sunny. Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.
High minus 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 10 today. 10 tonight and
20 Thursday.

Howe Sound.
Today..mainly sunny. Outflow wind 40 to 60 km/h. High zero to plus 4.
Tonight..mainly clear. Outflow wind 40 to 60 km/h. Low minus 3 to
minus 6.
Thursday..becoming cloudy. Outflow wind 40 to 60 km/h. High minus 2
to plus 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 10 today. 10 tonight and
20 Thursday.

Sunshine Coast.
Today..mainly sunny. High plus 4.
Tonight..mainly clear. Low minus 4.
Thursday..becoming cloudy. Locally windy. High plus 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 10 today. 10 tonight and
20 Thursday.

East Vancouver Island.
Today..sunny with cloudy periods. High 4.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Low minus 2 to minus 5.
Thursday..becoming cloudy. Locally windy. High 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 20 today. 20 tonight and
20 Thursday.

West Vancouver Island.
Today..sunny with cloudy periods. Local fog patches lifting.
High zero to plus 5.
Tonight..mainly clear. Becoming windy. Low minus 1 to minus 3.
Thursday..mainly cloudy. Chance of flurries. Wind southeast 40 to
60 km/h. High plus 2 to 5.
Probability of precipitation in percent 10 today. 20 tonight and
40 Thursday.

North Vancouver Island.
Today..sunny with cloudy periods. Locally windy. High 1 to 4.
Tonight..mainly clear. Low minus 2.
Thursday..becoming cloudy. Windy. High plus 1.
Probability of precipitation in percent 20 today. 10 tonight and
20 Thursday.

Central coast.
Arctic outflow warning in effect.

Today..mainly sunny. Outflow wind 60 to 90 km/h through mainland
inlets. High plus 1 coast to minus 8 inland.
Tonight..clear. Outflow wind continuing through mainland inlets.
Low minus 3 coast to minus 15 inland.
Thursday..sunny with cloudy periods. Outflow wind continuing through
mainland inlets. High plus 1 coast to minus 8 inland.
Probability of precipitation in percent 10 today. 10 tonight and
20 Thursday.

North coast.
Arctic outflow warning in effect.

Today..mainly sunny. Outflow wind 60 to 90 km/h continuing through
mainland inlets. High minus 1 coast to minus 12 inland.
Tonight..clear. Outflow wind continuing through mainland inlets.
Low minus 12 coast to minus 23 inland.
Thursday..sunny with cloudy periods. Outflow wind continuing through
mainland inlets. High minus 3 coast to minus 12 inland.
Probability of precipitation in percent 10 today. 10 tonight and
20 Thursday.

Queen Charlottes.
Today..sunny with cloudy periods. High plus 1.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Low minus 3.
Thursday..variable cloudiness. Slight chance of flurries. Windy.
High plus 2.
Probability of precipitation in percent 10 today. 10 tonight and
30 Thursday.

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revised forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific
weather centre of Environment Canada at 11:30 AM PST Wednesday
17 January 1996 for today and Thursday.
The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 4 PM.

Widely scattered snow showers have developed along the west side of
Vancouver Island. Revised forecast follows.

Freezing level..south..surface this morning increasing to near 300
metres this afternoon then becoming surface again this evening.
North..surface or near surface.

West Vancouver Island - coastal sections.
Today..a mix of cloud and sun. Chance of flurries. High 1 to 5.
Tonight..a few clouds. Becoming windy. Low minus 1 to minus 3.
Thursday..mainly cloudy. Chance of flurries. Wind southeast 40 to
60 km/h. High plus 2 to 5.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 today. 20 tonight and
40 Thursday.

Remainder of forecasts unchanged.

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Fpcn11 cwvr 200230

forecasts for coastal British Columbia issued by the Pacific weather

centre of Environment Canada at 7 PM PST Friday 19 January 1996 for
tonight Saturday and Sunday.
The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 5 AM Saturday.

Synopsis for coastal BC.
Sunny but very cold conditions prevail over the north and central
coasts this evening as arctic air continues to spill out through
the inlets and valleys. This pattern will continue through the
weekend and arctic outflow warnings remain in effect. In the south
cloudy skies dominated as the system that brought snow to Victoria
last night continues to slowly drift away. As it continues eastward
some clearing will take place overnight. However the next system is
moving steadily across the Pacific and will arrive on the coast early
Saturday. It will spread snow or a mixture of rain and wet snow to
southern Vancouver Island in the morning and flurries or a mixture of
flurries and showers to the lower mainland later in the day.
Snowfall warnings have been issued for the east side of Vancouver
Island and inland sections of the west coast. On Sunday the system
will move slowly away leaving a mix of sun and cloud as well as a
chance of a few morning flurries or showers. Temperatures will
continue cold.

Freezing level..south..400 metres outer coast to surface inland.
North..at or near the surface.

Greater Vancouver.
Tonight..cloudy with clear periods. A few flurries this evening.

Low zero to minus 4.

Saturday..cloudy with flurries. Showers mixed in the afternoon.
Local snowfall accumulations 1 to 3 cm. High 3.
Sunday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of flurries. Low zero.
High 4.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 tonight. 80 Saturday and
40 Sunday.

Greater Victoria.
Snowfall warning issued.
Tonight..cloudy with clear periods. A few flurries or showers.
Low zero.
Saturday..periods of rain and wet snow. Local snowfall accumulations
of 2 to 5 cm. High 4.
Sunday..mainly cloudy with showers or flurries. Low zero. High 5.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 tonight. 90 Saturday and
90 Sunday.

Lower Fraser Valley.
Tonight..cloudy with clear periods. A few flurries. Windy.

Low minus 3 to minus 6.

Saturday..cloudy with flurries. Local snowfall accumulations 1 to
3 cm. Windy. High zero to plus 4.
Sunday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of flurries. Windy.
Low minus 5. High plus 1.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 tonight. 90 Saturday and
60 Sunday.

Whistler.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Low minus 14.
Saturday..mainly cloudy. Chance of flurries. High minus 5.
Sunday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of flurries. Low minus 11.
High minus 5.
Probability of precipitation in percent 10 tonight. 60 Saturday and
40 Sunday.

Howe Sound.
Tonight..cloudy periods. Windy. Low minus 5.
Saturday..cloudy. Chance of flurries. Gusty outflow wind.
High plus 2.
Sunday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of flurries. Low minus 5.
High plus 2.
Probability of precipitation in percent 20 tonight. 60 Saturday and
40 Sunday.

Sunshine Coast.
Tonight..mainly cloudy. Low minus 4.
Saturday..mainly cloudy. Chance of flurries. High 3.
Sunday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of flurries. Low minus 4.
High 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 20 tonight. 60 Saturday and
40 Sunday.

East Vancouver Island.
Snowfall warning in effect.
Tonight..mainly cloudy. A few flurries. Low minus 2.
Saturday..periods of snow. Local snowfall accumulations 5 to 10 cm.
High plus 3.
Sunday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of flurries. Low minus 3.
High 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 80 tonight. 90 Saturday and
40 Sunday.

West Vancouver Island.
Snowfall warning issued.
Tonight..mainly cloudy with chance of flurries or showers. Low zero.
Saturday..mainly cloudy. Periods of rain and wet snow.
Local accumulations 5 to 10 cm over inland areas. High 4.
Sunday..cloudy with sunny periods. Chance of flurries or showers.
Low zero. High 5.
Probability of precipitation in percent 60 tonight. 80 Saturday and
40 Sunday.

North Vancouver Island.
Tonight..clear with cloudy periods. Low minus 4.
Saturday..mainly cloudy. Chance of flurries. High plus 2.
Sunday..sunny with cloudy periods. Chance of flurries. Low minus 3.
High plus 3.
Probability of precipitation in percent 10 tonight. 40 Saturday and
40 Sunday.

Central coast.
Arctic outflow warning in effect.

Tonight..outflow wind 50 to 80 km/h through mainland inlets giving
moderate windchill. Mainly clear. Low minus 4 coast to coast to
minus 15 inland.
Saturday..strong outflow wind continuing. Mainly sunny. High plus 1
coast to minus 6 inland.
Sunday..mainly sunny. Windy. Low minus 5 coast to minus 20 inland.
High plus 2 coast to minus 12 inland.
Probability of precipitation in percent 10 tonight. 10 Saturday and
10 Sunday.

North coast.
Arctic outflow warning in effect.

Tonight..outflow wind 50 to 80 km/h through mainland inlets producing
high windchill. Clear. Low minus 14 coast to minus 23 inland.
Saturday..strong outflow wind continuing. Sunny. High minus 3 coast
to minus 15 inland.
Sunday..mainly sunny. Windy. Low minus 5 coast to minus 20 inland.
High plus 2 coast to minus 12 inland.
Probability of precipitation in percent zero tonight. Zero Saturday
and 10 Sunday.

Queen Charlottes.
Tonight..becoming mainly cloudy. Chance of flurries. Low minus 2.
Saturday..mainly cloudy. Chance of flurries. High plus 1.
Sunday..cloudy. Chance of flurries. Low minus 4. High plus 1.
Probability of precipitation in percent 40 tonight. 40 Saturday and
40 Sunday.

End/db