Rest in Peace Dolly Parton. The unequivocal Queen of Country and supporter of LGBTQ+ rights has passed. 😞
Ryan Voutilainen
@yvrwxwatcher.bsky.social
Vancouver based Weather/Storm Chaser & freelancer documenting notable weather & other events with a focus on BC & PNW weather. On the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm/Musqueam, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh/Squamish, & səlilwətaɬ/Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Smoke aloft from wildfires in WA state creeping into the Lower Mainland sky as a SE’ly flow aloft pushes it into the region. One hot, hazy, humid day Tuesday as the pattern shifts into Wed w/ a switch to cooler onshore flow after the risk of a t-storm Tue eve. #BCStorm #BCwx #BCstormwatch
Former Vancouver Island resident, now @weathernetwork.bsky.social meteorologist, @50shadesofvan.bsky.social breaks down the favourable meteorological conditions that made last night’s t-storms unique to the BC Coast!⛈️ www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat... #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCwx #YVRwx
What fuelled one of Vancouver’s most remarkable storms in years? - The Weather Network
Remarkable thunderstorms pummeled the South Coast on Saturday night
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There are only 12 reasons why I would miss yesterday’s epic Vancouver thunderstorm event and here they are (and my partner)! The “irony” of missing it to see 11 weather weenies is not lost on me. Next party is at my place… not 3 hours away. 🤪 #TalesOfAWeatherNerd #PNWwx #BCwx #WAwx
Over the last 24 hours, 67 new #BCwildfires have been reported across BC inclg the Coast. After last night’s thunderstorm event across southern parts, expect this number to increase over the next couple of days, as dry weather reestablishes itself. #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCwx
What a radar loop… and I wasn’t home (again!) — This one stings a little Vancouver! #BCstorm #BCwx #BCstormwatch #YVRwx
🚿s taper off this AM as the low responsible for last night's 2K bolts spectacular light show #YVR shifts E thru the Srn Interior. Weak upr ridge builds in its wake w/partial clrg PM. AM low cld/fog then mainly sunny Mon. Cld by Tue PM as the nxt upr trof 42N 143W takes aim at SWBC: chc 🚿/⚡Wed/Thu
Lightning strike in #vancouver as seen from North Van, first in real time then slowed down @yvrwxwatcher.bsky.social @ensembleator.bsky.social
All Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for SW BC have currently been ended as of 12:25a PT, 23 August 2026. A Watch Remains in Effect for the areas in Yellow however it looks as if the worst has generally passed. Check out the radar from the last 4hrs!. #BCstorm #BCstormwatch #BCwx
@yvrwxwatcher.bsky.social Stunning #Lightening show from the North Shore this evening. #Vancouver #BritishColumbia #Photography #ECK #BlueSkyArtShow All images are copyright Ian Crook. Technical details in Alt text. Some other strikes were so bright they blew out the image...
I’ve never seen thunder and lightning like this in my 26 years of living on the west coast. Close to a dozen strikes just like this one. Sound on for this one. Insane.
Ryan Voutilainen@yvrwxwatcher.bsky.social · 3d ago10:30p- area of severe t-storms is located about 30km SW of YVR. These severe storms are moving slowly to the E. Damaging wind gusts, up to 1/4 size hail and heavy rain are poss. Locations cud be impacted: Dionisio Point, Wreck Beach, University Hill, Richmond, Vancouver #BCstorm
At 10:43p, an area of severe storms is located about 25 km SW of Vancouver. These severe storms are moving slowly E. Damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain are possible. Locations incl: Bowen, Apodaca Pk, Eagle Harbour, Horseshoe Bay, Caulfeild, University Hill, Cypress Park
10:30p- area of severe t-storms is located about 30km SW of YVR. These severe storms are moving slowly to the E. Damaging wind gusts, up to 1/4 size hail and heavy rain are poss. Locations cud be impacted: Dionisio Point, Wreck Beach, University Hill, Richmond, Vancouver #BCstorm
At 10:13 p.m, an area of severe t-storms is located near Dionisio Point Park. These severe storms are moving slowly to E. Damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain are possible. Locations impacted include: Dionisio Point Pk, Bodega Ridge Pk, Richmond #BCstorm
Yellow Watch for Thunderstorms issued for Metro Vancouver and Howe Sound as conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing heavy rain. Stay alert to changing wx & have a way to get alerts. #BCstorm #BCstormwatch #YVRwx #BCwx
Thunderstorms resulting in heavy downpours & frequent lightning over S Van Isle (with Yellow Warnings near Lake Cowichan) are beginning to move into the Lower Mainland. Expect showers, heavy rain at times, as these storms push thru. #BCstorm #BCstormwatch #YVRwx #BCwx
Yellow Watches for Thunderstorms issued for inland Van Isle & southern interior as conditions are favourable for the development of severe storms producing heavy rain in both watch areas and gusty winds/hail as well in the interior. Stay weather aware today! #BCstorm #BCwx #BCstormwatch
Hearing thunder every few minutes here in Aldergrove.
Over the last couple of hours scattered showers isolated thunderstorms have developed in WA state and are pushing N quickly in a strong southerly flow aloft. Expect scattered showers & iso t-storms to incr over the Lower Mainland this morning! #BCstorm #BCstormWatch #YVRwx #BCwx
Weak upr trof slid thru ovnite leaving #YVR undr a NW flow aloft. Mainly sunny/warmer/less hazy tdy. A few hi clds Wed as the upr flow slowly reverses and more haze too fm smoke fm the US west. Upr low 35N 140W lifts NNE Thu. Increasing hi cld/warm. ACC/virga Fri. Chc⚡PM. Shwrs Sat. Clrg Sun.
The last sunset of European Vacation 2026 as seen at ~15,000ft a little N.E. of Coquitlam, BC at 8:25p PDT aboard #AC33 still 16 August 2026 for me… Happy to be home even if it’s hazy and smoky. #ShareYourWeather #BCStorm #BCStarWatch #YVRwx #BCwx
The last sunset of European Vacation 2026 as seen at ~15,000ft a little N.E. of Coquitlam, BC at 8:25p PDT aboard #AC33 still 16 August 2026 for me… Happy to be home even if it’s hazy and smoky. #ShareYourWeather #BCStorm #BCStarWatch #YVRwx #BCwx
On #AC33 from #YYZ with service to #YVR then on to #SYD — thankfully Sydney, NSW, Australia’s total solar eclipse isn’t until 22 July 2028 — dunno if I could do another 16hrs on a plane after an 8h and a 5h flight… or maybe I could. 😜 Also hi TO, bye TO! #ShareYourTravels
Blink and you'll miss it... #Lightning #BCStorm #YVRWx @yvrwxwatcher.bsky.social @yvrwx.bsky.social
Our first severe thunderstorm warning “polygon” for Burnaby! At 7:20 AM PDT, a severe thunderstorm is located over Burnaby. This severe thunderstorm is moving north at 15 km/h. Damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain are possible. #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCwx
Another storm over Vancouver 🥳 hearing a lot of thunder in East Van (port side) #BCStorm #YVRWx @yvrwxwatcher.bsky.social
Thunderstorms have developed over western sections of Metro Vancouver — the threat will continue until the mid-afternoon. Heavy downpours and frequent lightning will accompany these storms. #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCWX #YVRWX