Sunday, January 31, 2016

When the weather doesn't change: rainy streaks, dry streaks, cloudy streaks and sunny streaks

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You've probably heard people say something like this:  "We have a saying around here.  If you don't like the weather, wait a mi...
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

What's the chance of rain and the likelihood of sunshine throughout the year in Victoria?

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The chart below shows the % chance of precipitation and the % of possible sunshine on any given day during the year in Victoria.  It's r...
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

How often does it snow in Victoria?

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It's been a while since we saw a scene like this (from 2006) in Victoria - four years, in fact! The last time there was more ...
Saturday, January 16, 2016

The Sunniest Month in Canadian History

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I've already mentioned that Victoria is the sunniest place in B.C. and one of the sunniest cities in Canada.  Well, here's some ...
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

A nice rain shadow yesterday

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I've mentioned how the Olympic Mountain rain shadow has such a profound impact on Victoria's climate.  Thanks to this effect, the Vi...
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Friday, January 8, 2016

Does Victoria have a Mediterranean Climate?

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You may have seen Victoria described as having a Mediterranean or perhaps a sub-Mediterranean climate.  Is this just local boosterism?   ...
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Thursday, January 7, 2016

So Where is El Nino?

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El Nino has really started to make its presence felt in California over the past few days, with a series of storms bringing lots of rain to ...