Weatherhood Local

Lights rain could be experienced today and heavier precipitation is slated to hit the area the final three days of July.

Higher temperatures means bears are on the hunt for food, which makes it more important than ever to be 'bear aware.'

'On June 20, we are hosting Climate Change Talks at the Gibsons Public Market to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and conversation. By attending, you will gain insights into the SCRD’s CCAP, natural building, emergency preparedness, regenerative farming, mental health, VCH’s work on the link between public health and climate mitigation, air quality, and more.'

It's more than just a dry spell that causes a drought — here are some of the factors scientists study in determining when a place is in a state of drought.

Environment Canada has issued a wind weather warning for the areas of Gibsons to Earls Cove and Saltery Bay to Powell River.

The Sunshine Coast may start June off with stormy skies. As of 9:30 a.m. Weatherhood records temperatures at 13 C in Sechelt and Gibsons with a high of 17 C.

While the forecast is for damp conditions on Thursday and Friday, daytime high temperatures are slated to start climbing from the mid-teens toward 21 degrees by Saturday. 

Weatherhood predicts 20 millimetres (mm) of rain will fall on the Sunshine Coast on May 28.

Rain and clouds are expected for the next few days

Sun predicted today before the clouds and rain sweep back tomorrow