Comox Valley News Blog

Happy Canada Day 2008!

2008-06-27T17:35:00.000-07:00

You know its summer when the Canada Day Parade kicks off on July 1^st. This year we are extremely fortunate to have hot and sunny skies in the forecast - a pleasant change from the usual rain we seem to get on parade day.

Be sure to pack your sun block, water, and a hat, because it is supposed to be a hot one - in fact, the entire 4 day long weekend is looking pretty good! The weather network is forecasting 28 degrees on Saturday, 26 on Sunday and Monday, and cooling slightly to 25 for Tuesday. The remainder of the week looks great at 22.

The sunshine will be welcomed as the festivities kick underway with the parade set to start at 10:30. The complete schedule, as printed in today's Comox Valley Record can be found by Visiting our Canada Day Events page.

We hope everyone has a great time this Canada Day! Leave us a comment on what you like most about this early summer holiday!

Stay Out of the River

2008-05-23T11:44:00.001-07:00

It's that time of year again and BC Hydro is warning those about to head out into the Puntledge River in the next week, to give it a second thought.

Warm weather has increased snow melt and seen the Comox Lake reservoir rise by as much as 30 cm a day, and now puts the lake near overflowing. This is most likely going to result in Hydro releasing some pressure which will result in higher river levels.

With more warm weather in the forecast this weekend, now is not the time to go tubing. It is recommended that only the most experienced river users with complete control over their vessels should be in the river during the higher flows.

Comox Valley Lunar Eclipse

2007-08-24T08:20:00.001-07:00

Set your alarm clock bright and early, a full lunar eclipse is expected in the Valley next week.

Between 2:52 and 4:22 am on August 28 a lunar eclipse, expected to last around 90 minutes will turn the moon to a sunset red. It is expected that for those viewing in the Valley the entire event should be visible.

According to local astronomy buff John McKee said one of the best spots to view the event is out at Point Holmes due to low light pollution.

You can learn more about this eclipse at NASA's website.

Hot Hot Hot in the Valley

2007-07-15T08:37:00.001-07:00

Near record temperatures were present last week as the summers first heat wave swept the Valley.

The old July 11 record is a scorching 34.4 and last week we fell just short with temperatures reaching a toasty 34.1. According to the Comox Valley Record the hottest temperature on recorded record for the Valley is 34.8 set just last summer on July 6.

Comox Valley Guide has a weather page dedicated to Comox Valley Weather, however the statistics, provided by Environment Canada only include temperatures up to 2000.

According to the Weather Network, temperatures this week should fall around the high teens, low 20's with the heat returning after next weekend and approaching the low 30's again.

Seems like only a short time ago we were complaining about the cold...

Wet, wet, and more wet

2006-11-20T16:05:00.000-08:00

Well - only a matter of a few weeks ago Comox Lake was at all time low levels - just yesterday I drove up to take a look and the level is nice and high with lots of water for everyone.

The rain keeps falling with no signs of it letting up in the long range forecast. What does this rain mean to the Valley? Well, aside from the cancellation of water restrictions, it also means a ton of snow up the mountain! Mt. Washington has quite a bit of snow so far which is great!