File photo by George Le Masurier
Mount Washington hopes to open Dec. 7
Mount Washington expects to open on Dec. 7 … if the weather cooperates. The first big storm of the season arrived on the Vancouver Island east coast Sunday night, Nov. 25, although it brought mostly high winds and little precipitation.
The ski hill received an initial heavy snowfall late last week, but it did not continue over the weekend. And Environment Canada isn’t predicting any more snow in the next few days. The mountain’s website is currently reporting 4 cm of snow in the last 48 hours, but a 0cm base. Temperatures have been relatively mild this November.
The Environment Canada forecast for this week shows light rain showers but no snow at Mount Washington. But the forecast also shows temperatures steadily dropping throughout the week, which could turn that drizzle into snow.
High winds throw Comox spit trimaran aground near park
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CVRD trades water for hatchery, for treatment plant land
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No word yet on the promised new long-term care beds
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41% of voters cast ballots as of this morning
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Morrison Creek headwaters are unique on Vancouver Island
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New Comox Council will protect Shakesides from leaky roof
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