Weatherhood Local

Clouds expected to linger throughout the week

A little rain never hurt anybody and, in fact, helps maintain water levels on the Sunshine Coast.

Temperatures reaching as high as 28-C are expected today, with the sun expected to stick around through Wednesday.

Conditions expected to gradually heat up leading to the weekend

Rain is expected to continue, off and on throughout the weekend and up to Tuesday of next week.

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.