August 2021 Forecasts And Discussions

[PortKells]

I used to love this region but the high cost of living coupled with July-Sept smoke and heat is really making me consider cashing out and moving East for the sake of my kids physical and mental health. HVAC companies are quoting neighbors in the range of 40-50k to install heatpumps and ducts with filtered air circulation. May see if it improves over the next 2-3 years but it's been like this for 6 years.

I know the grass looks greener on the other side but the East and basically everywhere are having issues of equal or even greater severity. Personally if I had the option if be looking way north. However once again there are environmental and societal issues up there too. There's no escape from the situation we are in.

[Bonovox]

I know the grass looks greener on the other side but the East and basically everywhere are having issues of equal or even greater severity. Personally if I had the option if be looking way north. However once again there are environmental and societal issues up there too. There's no escape from the situation we are in.

North coast of BC has my ideal climate. Especially a little further inland like Terrace or Smithers. But, I'm tied to this region for my job and family. I still like where I live, just not as much as I used to.

[Bonovox]

The trough next week is basically dry for us now.

[wetcoast91]

I know the grass looks greener on the other side but the East and basically everywhere are having issues of equal or even greater severity. Personally if I had the option if be looking way north. However once again there are environmental and societal issues up there too. There's no escape from the situation we are in.

Got extended family that moved from Surrey to Sudbury, Ontario. Most smoke 2 out of the past 7 years has been high level smoke. Climate can be harsh in winters but there's a lot of activities to do without having to contend with crowds like here.

[Bonovox]

Got extended family that moved from Surrey to Sudbury, Ontario. Most smoke 2 out of the past 7 years has been high level smoke. Climate can be harsh in winters but there's a lot of activities to do without having to contend with crowds like here.

Atlantic Canada always looks appealing too.

[Bonovox]

The trough next week is basically dry for us now.

The GEM is dry too.

[wetcoast91]

Atlantic Canada always looks appealing too.

You get wicked rain and wind storms, blizzards, troughy snow, brief heatwaves in the summer. The issue is no economy.

[Bonovox]

You get wicked rain and wind storms, blizzards, troughy snow, brief heatwaves in the summer. The issue is no economy.

Yeah. Luckily our industry is coast to coast, and you can bid location by seniority and I have thought about it. However with 2 toddlers and a 3rd kid on the way in January, having extended family here locally is just too good to give up. Makes child care so much easier.

[PortKells]

Got extended family that moved from Surrey to Sudbury, Ontario. Most smoke 2 out of the past 7 years has been high level smoke. Climate can be harsh in winters but there's a lot of activities to do without having to contend with crowds like here.

A hot summer there is a different beast though. Humidity is insane.

[Typeing3]

The GEM is dry too.

Tr-3mm for metro Vancouver and 3-6mm for the valley. Score!

[wetcoast91]

A hot summer there is a different beast though. Humidity is insane.

I spent 3 summers in Toronto and Ottawa. Instant relief was driving North. There was always a nice breeze coming off Lake Huron.

I hated Toronto. Their Urban Heat Island effect is so pronounced that you'd feel lingering evening heat even if temps maxed out in the mid 20s.

[Canada Goose]

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[PortKells]

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Unbelievable how these heat waves just pop up out of nowhere. The mean line was flat as of like 2 days ago.

[wetcoast91]

Unbelievable how these heat waves just pop up out of nowhere. The mean line was flat as of like 2 days ago.

That west coast ridge is a persistent feature. For as long as it is....that means heatwave after heatwave with very mild conditions in between.

[Bonovox]

Euro.