July 2024 Forecasts And Discussions

[Typeing3]

Not even close.

Seems like it was for Seattle -- at least according to the predictions.

[Typeing3]

Mostly clear today between Calgary and Pincher Creek with high temps sitting around 27-28c. Very strong westerly winds all across SW Alberta... probably enhanced by that frontal system bringing all the rain to the south coast coming over and down the leeside of the Rockies.

South of Calgary:

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Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump:

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Between Pincher Creek and Waterton Lakes National Park:

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Northern edge of Waterton Lakes National Park:

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[Canada Goose]

Seems like it was for Seattle -- at least according to the predictions.

26.2 mm on July 27, 2000
25.1 mm on July 21, 1963
21.4 mm on July 25, 1995
18.8 mm on July 24, 2023
17.5 mm on July 26, 1948
17.0 mm on July 28, 1955
Etc.

ALL are wetter than today... Daily records = garbage.

[Typeing3]

26.2 mm on July 27, 2000
25.1 mm on July 21, 1963
21.4 mm on July 25, 1995
18.8 mm on July 24, 2023
17.5 mm on July 26, 1948
17.0 mm on July 28, 1955
Etc.

ALL are wetter than today... Daily records = garbage.

YVR stats?

[Catnip]

Up to 27.41mm for the day.

A decent soaking for July.

I know this is only temporary, but nice to see all the green.

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[Rubus_Leucodermis]

23.6 mm for the day here.

[AbbyJr]

The 00Z Euro looks gross for Thursday evening with a dew point of 21C and 80% humidity in the Fraser Valley.

Maps valid for 8:00 PM:

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[SouthSardiswx]

Mostly clear today between Calgary and Pincher Creek with high temps sitting around 27-28c. Very strong westerly winds all across SW Alberta... probably enhanced by that frontal system bringing all the rain to the south coast coming over and down the leeside of the Rockies.

South of Calgary:
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Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump:
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Between Pincher Creek and Waterton Lakes National Park:
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Northern edge of Waterton Lakes National Park:
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Once again Tman comes through with the best vaca shots. nice shot of the Buffalo's are they common to see in the park? probably much like the Elk in Jasper and Banff. What's the story behind Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump l read about it years ago it's an Indian name given by what l understand.

[SouthSardiswx]

The 00Z Euro looks gross for Thursday evening with a dew point of 21C and 80% humidity in the Fraser Valley.

Maps valid for 8:00 PM:

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Just need some upper level moisture and away we go snap crackle pop Boom!

[SouthSardiswx]

Here you go Stuffers. It's currently a rather humid 17c @ the fish pond in south Sardis.

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[Typeing3]

Once again Tman comes through with the best vaca shots. nice shot of the Buffalo's are they common to see in the park? probably much like the Elk in Jasper and Banff. What's the story behind Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump l read about it years ago it's an Indian name given by what l understand.

They're pretty common to see at Waterton from what I heard.

Head smashed in Buffalo is located in the eastern foothills of the Rockies (Porcupine Hills) with steep hills/cliffs and the flat prairie below. The museum on site illustrates the traditional hunting method by the local natives of the area (Blackfoot tribe) hunted the Bison/Buffalo for the past 6,000 years. Really cool area and would definitely recommend taking the small detour if anyone is passing through on the Crowsnest Hwy.

It's also located in prime Chinook country!

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Currently 17c with light showers/drizzle in Pincher Creek with moderate westerly winds.

[moonshadow0825]

Out of curiosity, which url do you visit for the forum?

forums.bcstorms.ca

[Mattman]

I get how many welcome a summer rain. At the best of times, I’ve been a prolific sweater since age 13. But with this humidity, I’m drenched just getting ready for work. Liking dry summers is a personal hygiene thing.

[stuffradio]

It's still raining this morning. Have we ever had rain on July 29 and 30 in a row?

[Hound]

It has been great to get these 2 days of rain/mist/drizzle. You can see the plants and trees already look better. They needed it. I feels good too! The humidity is blah, and I suppose it will be way worse this week after the sun comes out, but at least we got the rain we needed before this next summer run of weather.