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2022
December
December 27 -- Travel Advisories come to an end, but freezing rain on compact snow still makes for challenges across Northwest NCR
December 26 -- More snow to follow freezing rain in the Bulkley Valley
December 25 -- Travel Advisory in place for Highway 16 due to Rain on compact Snow from Prince Rupert to Terrace and other points in the Northwest NCR
December 25 -- Highway 16 CLOSED overnight between Prince Rupert and Terrace due to His Avalanche Hazard NCR
December 24 -- Avalanche Risk High for Northwest Backcountry this weekend NCR
December 24 -- Avalanche Risk High for Northwest Backcountry this weekend NCR
December 24 -- Travel Advisory in place for Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert, Road Closure in effect from 9AM to 11 PM for Avalanche control NCR
December 23 -- Snowfall warning in effect for Bukley Region
December 22 -- Extreme Cold Weather problems (video)
December 22 -- Wintry weather is coming to Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii
December 22 -- Vancouver area weather alerts already making for travel cancellations for Northwest travellers for Friday NCR
December 22 -- Municipalities give residents snow removal reminders
December 22 -- Snowfall Warning issued for Prince Rupert area for Thursday evening, Friday morning NCR
December 22 -- Temperatures warm a bit, but not enough to lift extreme cold advisories across most of the North
December 21 -- More temperature records fall in Smithers and Burns Lake
December 21 -- Terrace Warming Station the Garage (video)
December 21 -- Ready for Round Two of the weather? Environment Canada issues Special Weather Statement, with Snow ahead for North Coast both Coastal and Inland areas NCR
December 21 -- Extreme Cold is setting hydro consumption records in British Columbia NCR
December 21 -- Northerns are facing another day of frigid temperatures, as frostbite and Hypothermia risks remain dangerously high
December 21 -- Cold Weather, closes the books on Library services today NCR
December 20 -- Hudson Bay Mountain closes hill on Wednesday due to cold
December 20 -- Temperatures plummet in Prince Rupert
December 20 -- Arctic Outflow to give way to Big Thaw by Christmas NCR
December 20 -- Risks of Hypothermia and Frostbit remain significantly elevated in most sections of the North
December 19 -- Temperatures to remain bitter in the North through Friday as Environment Canada issues multiple cold weather warnings
December 18 -- Arctic outflow warning issued for North Coast
December 18 -- Cold closes Hudson Bay Mountain
December 16 -- Extreme Shelter spaces open across the north as temperatures predicted to plummet over the weekend
December 16 -- Arctic Outflow Warning in place for North Coast - Coastal and Inland areas NCR
December 14 -- Baby, it's (going to be ) cold outside in Southeast Alaska
December 14 -- Avalanche Canada adopt new Forecast model for 2023 NCR
December 5 -- Extreme Cold Temperatures on Inland Sections of the North Coast not expected to let up until this evening
December 2 -- Risks of Hypothermia and Frostbite remain elevated with frigid temperatures now expected to stick through the weekend
December 1 -- Northerns warned of frostbite and hyopthermia risks over next few days
November
December 5 -- Extreme Cold Temperatures on Inland Sections of the North Coast not expected to let up until this evening
December 2 -- Risks of Hypothermia and Frostbite remain elevated with frigid temperatures now expected to stick through the weekend
December 1 -- Northerns warned of frostbite and hyopthermia risks over next few days
November
November 30 -- Prince Rupert and North Coast Frostbite warning
November 30 -- ARCTIC OUTFLOW WARNING issued for North Coast Coastal sections NCR
November 30 -- WIND WARNING issued for North Coast Coastal Regions NCR
November 29 -- Numerous weather warnings in place for the North and Central Coasts with frigid temperatures on the way
November 29 -- As Winter Storm bears down on Vancouver area, Air Canada, WestJet begin to cancel flights, including some Northwest options NCR
November 22 -- Hold onto your hat: Strong winds forecasted for Haida Gwaii, North and Central Coasts
November 22 -- Wind Warning for Wednesday issued by Environment Canada for North and Central Coasts, Haida Gwaii NCR
November 18 -- City of Prince Rupert tempts the Snow Gods ... provides reminders on required snow and ice control measures NCR
November 7 -- WIND WARNING issued for North Coast coastal sections NCR
November 6 -- Rockslide on Highway 16 west of Terrace cleared
November 6 -- Rockslide on Highway 16 west of Terrace cleared
November 5 -- Arctic Outflow Warning Issued for North Coast bringing strong Winds and colder temperatures NCR
October
October
October 24 -- Special Weather Statement issued for North Coast NCR
October 11 -- Saturday fog made for start of Air Transportation challenges for Prince Rupert Airport users over Thanksgiving weekend NCR
September
September
September 1 -- Special Weather Statement warns of potential for Strong Winds/Rain for Saturday for North Coast/Haida Gwaii NCR
August
August
August 30 -- Monday/Tuesday rains brought cancelled flight for Prince Rupert owing to flooded access road on Digby Island NCR
August 29 -- River Forecast Centre raises alerts towards oncoming weather system NCR
August 27 -- Potential for Record Breaking rainfall theme for Special Weather Statement issued for Prince Rupert, North Coast, Terrace and Kitimat NCR
July
July
July 27 -- Cooling centre open in Smithers
July 26 -- Inland areas of North Coast under Heat Warning for the week NCR
July 25 -- Heatwave and Fire Ban in the northwest (video)
July 14 -- The highs and lows of our tides on display today in Prince Rupert NCR
July 7 -- Bulkley Valley, Lakes District under severe thunderstorm watch
July 7 -- More rain results in High streamflow advisory for the Bulkley River
July 4 -- June weather close to perfect says Environment Canada
June
July 7 -- Bulkley Valley, Lakes District under severe thunderstorm watch
July 7 -- More rain results in High streamflow advisory for the Bulkley River
July 4 -- June weather close to perfect says Environment Canada
June
June 21 -- Hazard Notice over for Smithers and Telkwa
June 13 -- Summer Temperature predictions (video)
June 10 -- Evacuation Orders rescinded (video)
June 9 -- Flood Alert (video)
June 9 -- Terrace State of Emergency (video)
June 8 -- Flood Watch (video)
June 7 -- Water levels update (video)
June 7 -- Skeena Rising (audio)
June 6 -- Smithers Flood prep (video)
June 6 -- Usk water levels (video)
June 6 -- Remo Floods (video)
June 6 -- Flooding hotspots (video)
June 6 -- High water raises flood concerns (video)
June 6 -- Evacuation ordered for rural areas
June 5 -- Flood orders and alerts in place across the northwest (video)
June 3 -- Flood update (video)
June 3 -- Runner's high versus high water (audio)
June 2 -- Northwest Floodwatch (video)
June 1 -- Search and Rescue Ready for Floods (video)
June 1 -- Flood Risk in Terrace brings opening of Emergency Operations Centre. NCR
May
May
May 31 -- Water Levels rising (video)
May 30 -- High Stream flow advisories issued in Northwest (video)
May 27 -- Rivers Forecast Centre issues High Stream Advisories from Terrace through the Bulkley Valley NCR
April
April
April 7 -- Snowfall Warning issued for North Coast Inland areas including Terrace, Kitimat NCR
March
March
March 29 -- Wind Warning Issued for North Coast/Haida Gwaii NCR
March 21 -- Heavy Rainfall Warning issued for North Coast coastal and Inland regions NCR
February
February
February 10 -- Turbidity issues puts Prince Rupert residents back under a Water Advisory NCR
February 11 -- Flooding conditions close Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert NCR
February 3 -- Highway 16 reopened between Terrace and Prince Rupert
February 3 -- Travel Advisory issued for Northwest travellers along Highway 16 Terrace-Prince Rupert NCR
February 2 -- Terrace, Kitimat area under snowfall warning
February 2 -- Snow Advisory in place from Environment Canada for points inland in Northwest NCR
January
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January
January 26 -- Houston community frustrated with lack of snow plowing
January 20 -- How to be snow smart and stay safe in BC's backcountry.
January 18 -- Terrace under winter storm warning
January 18 -- 75mm of Rain anticipated for the Coast, up to 20 cm Snow inland, as another Pacific Weather system makes tracks for North Coast NCR
January 12 -- Upcoming weather outlook for Burns Lake
January 12 -- Upcoming weather outlook in Houston
January 12 -- Prince Rupert Councillor responds to poor highway conditions (audio)
January 10 -- City of Terrace advises residents to stay home, avoid travel due to hazardous road conditions
January 10 -- 'Treacherous conditions' force cancellation of BC Transit's Terrace and commuter service
January 9 -- Wind alert in effect for North Coast and Haida Gwaii
January 9 -- WIND WARNING in place for Prince Rupert, North Coast, Haida Gwaii NCR
January 8 -- Highway 16 CLOSED owing to High Avalanche Risk from Rainbow Lake to Exstew, next update at 6AM Sunday NCR
January 8 -- Heavy snow warning for Houston
January 8 -- Highway 16 Travel Advisory in effect; Risk of Avalanche could close route at any time. Rains to arrive on North Coast this evening through to Wednesday NCR
January 6 -- Highway 16 winter upkeep is becoming a salty issue
January 5 -- Ice melting salt is a hot commodity
January 3 -- An Encore Deep Freeze for Prince Rupert, North Coast, Northwest NCR
January 1 -- Highway 16 Closed owing to Avalanche Hazard, no ETA for reopening NCR
Archive for 2021 can be found here
Archive for 2020 can be found here
Archive for 2019 can be found here
Archive for 2018 can be found here
Archive for 2017 can be found here
Archive for 2016 can be found here
Archive for 2015 can be found here
Archive for 2014 can be found here
Archive Items for 2013 and 2012 can be found here.
To return to the most recent blog posting of the day, click here.
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