I literally fly out of YVR 3.5 hours before this… My luck in missing Vancouver thunderstorms (if they happen) is unsurpassed & unrivalled. If you have never heard of RVI - the Ryan Vacation Index - those weather weenies of BC and the US PNW can attest that is in fact, a thing! 🙄 #BCwx #BCstorm

Notice smoke this AM? Was caused by a fire on the W side of Burke Mtn in Coquitlam, starting in a structure, spreading to nearby trees. Crews xpct to contain it soon. W/dry cdtns, pls dispose of cigs properly & avoid activities that could create sparks. Even one spark can start a wildfire! #BCfire

Interesting sky over #Vancouver this evening… could be in for another nice sunset. Stay tuned! 📍 Iona Beach, Richmond, BC | 7:10p PT | 12 July 2026 #ShareYourWeather #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCWX #YVRWX

A month from today I’ll be on a cruise ship off the coast of Northern Spain. This will be my 3rd total solar eclipse. If you’ve never seen one, make sure you do, it’s unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. (And, a partial eclipse, even 98%, is nothing compared to totality!)

If you aren’t following the @otusproject.bsky.social, make sure you do. A young team of engineers and drone pilots, doing some incredible work intercepting and flying thru tornadoes to retrieve data. And at this point; they have generally been self-funded. Keep it up OTUS! 🌪️ @westernuntp.bsky.social

Seen between Saskatoon and Rosetown earlier today

If we can kindly get a repeat of this weekend’s weather when I am on the prairies next weekend that would be great. Just no injured people or homes damaged. I don’t ask for much! 🌪️ #TalesOfAWeatherNerd

The NTP has confirmed two EF2 tornadoes near the AB-SK border on July 8. One of the tornadoes hit Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, causing significant tree damage, damage to structures, and trailers and boats to be tossed. There were also five injuries at the campground. 1/2 #ABstorm #SKstorm

The sky was unremarkable before sunset tonight and then this happened #pnw #wawx

would just like to say that the sunset was very good tonight

The last two weeks on the Prairies have been great for storm chasing; my FOMO real.😩 Reminding myself that with little time I get to chase, I have done just fine this year and chased with some great friends. 😀 Tho here’s hoping for just one more storm next weekend in Alberta.😅

The Olds, AB NHP/NTP team has surveyed the worst of the damage from these two tornadoes near the Alberta / Saskatchewan border from July 8 and each has been assigned a preliminary EF2 rating. Full details on these tornadoes will likely be ready tomorrow. #ABstorm #SKstorm

There have been multiple reports of funnel clouds and storm damage in southern Saskatchewan this evening. The NTP is confirming one tornado so far, near Dundurn, SK, based on clear visual evidence from trusted sources. An NTP survey team will investigate the reported damage in SK tomorrow. #SKstorm

#YVR undr a moist WNW flow as an upr lo tracks E thru N BC. Vrbl sky tdy w/inflow as a sfc rdg blds onto the cst. More cld Thu as a wave dvlps off VI and tracks E. Flow alft bcms SW Fri as an upr low 57N 163W stalls off Haida Gwaii and drags an upr trof thru SWBC Sat AM. Mix sun/cld/chc lite🚿Fri-Sun

Orange/Yellow Watches for Severe T-Storms issued for most of Sthrn Alberta (exclg the Rockies) - Look for these to be expanded into Saskatchewan as the day progresses. All modes of severe weather are possible inclg a tornado or two (risk highest Lloyd to Swift) #ABstorm #SKStorm

Air quality here in downtown Hope has deteriorated significantly in just 3 hours. Hope Mountain is obscured as is the view toward Silver Creek. Air is heavy with the smell of smoke. Enough to make your eyes water @yvrwxwatcher.bsky.social #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCWildfire #BCwx #BCfire #HopeBC

Weakening upr trof over VI shifts E tdy, riding ovr the top of a flattish upr rdg to the S. Vrbl skies and mild #YVR. Some low cld Tue AM then nxt trof alg 140W brings increasing mid-hi cld Tue PM w/chc light 🚿 eve thru Wed PM. Mix vrbl hi/mid cld 🌞/breezy Thu-Sat. Temps modulated by inflow this wk

Model reliability at a low ebb for the long range ovr BC as the usually reliable Euro ENS system does complete flip flops run-run w/the circulation/flow over the N Pac next wk. Reasonably safe to say #YVR remains on the edge of continental heat, although the Srn interior likely to get rather warm

While the air here in downtown Hope is fairly clear this morning, a view to the north at 7.30 AM shows heavy smoke over the mountains from the Brunswick Creek fire. @yvrwxwatcher.bsky.social #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCWildfire #BCwx #BCfire #HopeBC

Photo of the Brunswick Creek Wildfire just north of Boston Bar in the Fraser Canyon taken 5 July 2026, mid-afternoon. I’m starting to wonder if there’ll be any unburnt forest betw there & Lytton by the 2030s. 😭 H/T 📸: Jess Hodges #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCWildfire #BCwx #BCfire

You might’ve noticed it’s a little hazy this PM #Vancouver, more so in the Fraser Valley. Diffuse smoke, mainly aloft, is moving west-southwesterly from the Brunswick Creek wildfire near Boston Bar. We may see a bit of an increase on Mon before it’s pushed inland. #BCstorm #BCsmoke #BCwildfire #BCwx

Radar view of Super Typhoon Bavi as it bears down on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. An incredibly powerful cyclone, Bavi is packing maximum sustained winds of 145knots (269km/h; 167 mph) and gusts to 175knots (324km/h; 201 mph) near the eyewall. #SuperTyphoon #Bavi #GUwx

Struggling a bit between clouds, my cold, and the city lights but undeterred, an #AuroraBorealis shot at 1:12am as they light up the skies over Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains. #ShareWith #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #AuroraWatch #NorthernLights @tamithaskov.bsky.social @ensembleator.bsky.social

Nice aurora display happening now. Too bad clouds are blocking the best part from here in Yakima! #wawx #aurora

Aurora possible tonight across the Lower Mainland if skies can clear over the next few hours. Current space weather is favourable, w/ a low Bz & strong hemispheric power. If you’re out after dark and skies clear, look N/NE. If conditions hold, you may catch a glimpse. #BCStorm #AuroraWatch #BCWX

On duty in the City of Port Coquitlam today! A heartfelt thank you to everyone working behind the scenes, and especially the incredible volunteers, for making our Canada Day celebrations such a success. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 #PortCoquitlam #Canada #HappyCanadaDay

While I wouldn’t trade chasing with my buddy @matthewpfabwx.bsky.social — I have said this before and I’ll say this again: The last week of June and first week of July are by far the best two weeks to chase in Canada. 📍Tornado Producing Supercell |Radisson SK | June 2024 #SKstorm #SKwx

W/A weak upr trof to the W passing thru and inflow, vrbl sky this AM w/PM 🌞#YVR. A trailing vortmax 55.2N 136.1W digs SE to the NE Cariboo by Tue AM, increasing lcl inflow, so cld more persistent Tue. The next upr trof brings clds/chc 🚿 Wed. AM cld/PM 🌞Thu-Sat under a persistent inflow pattern.

CANADA ADVANCES!! 🇨🇦⚽️🙌 #WorldCup

YEESSSSS!!! CANADA!!!! 🇨🇦 ⚽️ 🇨🇦

Watching the Canada vs South Africa FIFA World Cup match with the best company in perfect patio weather at Dockside Restaurant in #Vancouver BC! GO TEAM CANADA! 🥂😎⚽️🇨🇦 #WorldCup #TeamCanada

Some fun w/ sunlight as the sun’s rays get filtered and scattered by the cirrus over Vancouver this morning…not quite a 22° halo but some interesting arcs at varying degrees around the sun! 9:15am PT | 25 June 2026 #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCWX #SweetCloudAction #YVRwx @ensembleator.bsky.social

Inflow w/a brisk SE breeze this AM #YVR. Much cooler tdy. Vortmax just W of VI this AM moves into S BC tdy. Cldy w/lgt 🚿 dvlpg PM. Light rain ovnite tapering to 🚿Fri PM, w/🚿continuing thru Sat AM. Breezy. Dry w/some 🌞 Sat PM. Sun-Tue vrbl skies w/🚿 undr a NW flow aloft as impulses dvlp in the flow.

Afternoon instability in a SW flow, aided by local mountains, has sparked dry thunderstorms over the North Shore, Olympics, & Cascades. Tracking NE, they will miss the Lower Mainland. Marine stratus offshore signals a shift to cooler, damp onshore flow by Thursday. #BCstorm #BCwx

One of the hottest days of the year (yes I know it’s summer) and the a/c isn’t working at the office. Thankfully I don’t mind the heat!😎 For those who don’t, Mother Nature’s a/c kicks after one more day of above seasonal temps. Then a cool, at times rainy, end to June for YVR!

Time for the long-ass drive home… I am ready but want to go back to the Plains at the same time. 😣 Oh wait, 10,000kms+ in mileage from storm chasing doesn’t come cheap. I guess work beckons! 😭

Time for the long-ass drive home… I am ready but want to go back to the Plains at the same time. 😣 Oh wait, 10,000kms+ in mileage from storm chasing doesn’t come cheap. I guess work beckons! 😭

It’s sad to say goodbye, but bidding farewell to this severe warned thunderstorm Cell over Oscar, Colorado, as @matthewpfabwx.bsky.social and I have to make our way west now… Until next time!! 9 PM MDT | 20 June 2026 #COwx

A view of the line of severe thunderstorms crossing Interstate 25 just north of #Chugwater, Wyoming 5:55p MDT | 20 June 2026 #WYwx @brendonme.bsky.social

Great stop at Badlands NP yesterday on our way to western Nebraska! My second time through the park and it’s just as amazing as I remembered! Chasing with @yvrwxwatcher.bsky.social!

Repositioning for Saturday’s severe wx threat, made sure to finally see the S. Dakota #Badlands in the daylight. The geological formations as a result of erosion starting only ~500,000y ago when the Cheyenne & White Rivers began cutting deeply thru the flat plains. #SouthDakota

Repositioning for Saturday’s severe wx threat, made sure to finally see the S. Dakota #Badlands in the daylight. The geological formations as a result of erosion starting only ~500,000y ago when the Cheyenne & White Rivers began cutting deeply thru the flat plains. #SouthDakota

Tornado watch ENDED for Prince George #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCWX

Tornado watch issued for #PrinceGeorge as conditions are favourable for the formation of tornadoes… Have a way of receiving alerts and be aware of changing weather conditions in the area! #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCWX

Looked at getting tickets to get atop the Gateway Arch to see these high based thunderstorms come thru… But an hour wait so this will have to do! A must stop for me as it was designed by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen! 🇫🇮 1230p CT | 18 June 2026 #MOwx #ILwx #GatewayArch

Strong thunderstorms associated w/ a cool front, pushing thru Collinsville, IL just East of St Louis. Bringing with it, torrential rain and very gusty winds, but, not severe warned… Certainly would be at home in Vancouver! 00:00h CDT | 18 June 2026 #ILwx #MOwx

Lightning illuminated shelf cloud associated with the supercell between Saint Peter and Saint Elmo now severe warned… Wall cloud also observed. 📍 St Peter IL.looking N.E | 2215h CDT| 17 June 2026 #ILwx

Significant damage throughout the city of #Charleston, Illinois and the surrounding region… Numerous powerlines down or snapped, large trees down, and tree debris everywhere, as well as damage to homes, indicative of powerful winds. Hoping everyone is safe after this scary afternoon! #ILwx

About a mile or more of powerlines down along IL16 from #Ashmore eastbound as well as several down trees and snapped power poles & branches. 754p CDT | 17 June 2026 #ILwx

PDS Tornado Warned Storm near Charleston,… this is a particularly Dangerous Storm , get in your shelter or innermost part of your home or building! 7p CDT - 18th st & E Co St 300N #ILwx @NWSLincolnIL