I’m reporting on snowpack in BC mountains today as new data will be released this a.m. But wow look at this vista of mountains beyond Parksville, it speaks to how low it is already. Last data was less than 70% of normal for this time of year ⁦CHEK News⁩ #bcsnow

Just spent last day and a half in ER at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with my hubby & I’m humbled. The nurses, care aides, doctors & cleaning staff that bring willing spirits & their best try to chaos to ppl in fear & pain to:: “We got you!” is next level. Island Health

Elk Falls near Campbell River is nothing short of spectacular today, as mountain snow melt combines with atmospheric rivers on the south coast. 110 mm of rainfall was recorded in this North Island watershed on Monday alone. Details on CHEK News tonight at 5/6 #Weather

The Chemainus River is holding in its banks but running very high Monday. Officials are also closely watching river levels on the Cowichan River, as both have been prone to flooding in recent years. Fortunately no reports of damaging flooding yet. CHEK News

Snow is falling heavy in Nanaimo this morning ⁦CHEK News⁩ Schools canceled because roads are covered and more is on the way. Stay safe 🙏

Strongly remember taking the mic and leading the dance floor in singing “Friends in Low Places,” at the CHEK News #ChristmasParty Looking for confirmation it was on key and as awesome as remembered… Stacy Ross April Lawrence Scott Fee Joe Perkins jeff king

Life hack: When your pony outgrows his baby halter, try halter training a baby rescue calf with it. It’s working! 🤗 and yes he is so adorable ❤️ Kori Sidaway Stacy Ross Jann “stop live horse export” Arden #rescue

Winter driving conditions on Mount Washington right now. Rain changed to snow at 400m and I just spoke with a Meteorologist at Environment Canada who tells me the snow level should drop to about 250 m by this evening. Hwy high spots will get snow. ⁦CHEK News⁩

New BC Wildfire Service aerial video of the Cameron Bluff fire near Cameron Lake. Most of the fire is at the top of the mountain but it did burn down to Hwy 4 at the bottom which remains closed this weekend. #BCWildfire #PortAlberni #Parksville #Coombs #QualicumBeach CHEK News

Counted 3 crashes on alternate route to Tofino via Youbou this morning. One car into a rock wall & 2 rollovers including this truck that landed on the banks of a lake. This is the only way to reach West Coast now as wildfire cuts off Hwy 4 at Cameron Lake. CHEK News DriveBC VI

Just passed this rollover crash on the detour/alternate route to the West Coast as Hwy 4 is closed. This is near Youbou. Be very careful if considering this trip to get around wildfire closure. Hours without ell range and logging roads come next. DriveBC VI CHEK News

Journo’s text to amazing husband: “Headed out to cover forest fire at 3 am, that will be 5 hr drive over logging roads via Nitinat. Pls get kids to school sweetie” Hwy 4 remains closed in both directions, so I’m going on detours in effect 🤞CHEK News DriveBC VI BC Wildfire Service

The Cameron Bluffs wildfire is burning just metres over Hwy 4 to West Coast & has now buried the road beneath “giant firs and boulders,” according to traffic control on scene. Hey is closed in both directions as BC Wildfire Service continues fighting out of control blaze CHEK News

Highway 4 on Vancouver Island remains closed in both directions as out of control wildfire sends burning trees and boulders crashing down ridge. Traffic control ppl warning “it could be days” before it’s reopened ⁦CHEK News⁩ ⁦BC Wildfire Service⁩ ⁦DriveBC VI⁩

Stretch of Highway 4 near Port Alberni fully closed due to wildfire
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Wildfire burning near Sayward on Vancouver Island is sending large plumes of smoke over the village. It has now grown to over 90 hectares after first being spotted Monday. I’m in the community today speaking to residents and winds are picking up here. ⁦CHEK News⁩

Forest fire smoke is so thick in Nanaimo this morning, that the Coast Mountains are no longer visible. CHEK News #wildfires

I have no idea how this weekend will end, but I’m starting it by introducing Teddy Bear to the trampoline💕 Will see…he’s super curious, and seems ready for his next adventure from ball play. Tess van Straaten #Horses #RESCUE