Weather Eye: Batten down the hatches; stormy weather on its way

Weather Eye: Batten Down the Hatches; Stormy Weather on Its Way

October in Vancouver was wetter than usual, with rainfall reaching 4.33 inches—almost an inch above the average 3.41 inches. The average temperature was 53.7 degrees, about half a degree below normal, marking a shift from the drier months earlier this year.

November Weather Outlook

The trend of wet weather is expected to continue through November. This week, we are anticipating several weather systems. On Tuesday night and Wednesday, a strong storm will bring moderate to heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds ranging from 25 to 40 mph, likely stripping leaves from trees.

Following that, another storm is forecast for Thursday, with similar heavy rain and strong winds. By week’s end, Salmon Creek in its lower stretches might run a murky, brown color due to the rain.

A Glimpse of Sunday’s Weather

Sunday offered a brief reprieve with pleasant, dry weather. Many neighbors took advantage of the dry spell to quickly remove Halloween decorations and begin setting up Christmas displays.

“I always say that in November on a warm and dry day, put up holiday lights and such because breaks in the weather will become few and far between. Besides waiting until December, it may be freezing cold on the hands. You can always light things up whenever.”

Summary

October brought above-average rain and below-normal temperatures to Vancouver, with November shaping up to continue the wet and windy weather pattern.

Author’s summary: Vancouver’s October was wetter and cooler than usual; November promises more heavy storms and windy days, urging residents to prepare and enjoy dry breaks for seasonal decorating.

The Columbian — 2025-11-05