Temperatures were cold enough this morning to ensure any precipitation that fell on the South Island remained frozen. By late morning, people reported a dusting to several centimeters of snow as flurries came down over south Vancouver Island.
- West Shore: 2-3 cm
- Saanich: 3 cm
- Central Saanich: 3 cm
- Downtown Victoria: Trace
Snowfall accumulations could top 5 cm in some areas by the time the snow stops later this afternoon. There will be some clearing overnight, giving us a brighter morning.
February 2017 has been quite a snowy one for Vancouver Island. Here’s how much snow has been reported in some island communities this month:
- Victoria - 33.6 cm - data to February 26
- Nanaimo - 67.2 cm - data to February 25
- Chemainus - 57.2 cm - data to February 25
- Comox - 77.4 cm - data to February 26
- North Cowichan - 46.2 cm - data to February 23
- Port Hardy - 21.8 cm - data to February 26
If you think we’ve had a lot of snow this year, you’re right. 2017 is the fifth snowiest February in Victoria since recordkeeping began in 1940!
Countdown to Spring
Spring is still a three weeks away. 21 days exactly. Officially, the vernal equinox is 3:29 a.m., March 20th.
