Tyler Hamilton
@50shadesofvan.bsky.social
A coffee drinking cyclist who happens to be a meteorologist.
Aggressive day 3 outlook issued by the SPC - An upper trough pumps a mild, unstable southerly flow bringing with it the chance of severe thunderstorms across the Pacific Northwest.
March 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Aggressive day 3 outlook issued by the SPC - An upper trough pumps a mild, unstable southerly flow bringing with it the chance of severe thunderstorms across the Pacific Northwest.
A look at the power outage threat with a potent, compact low approaching the South Coast Monday evening - localized, but high impacts possible!
February 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A look at the power outage threat with a potent, compact low approaching the South Coast Monday evening - localized, but high impacts possible!
Fantastic question. Winds around a low are caused by the pressure gradient force, a deeper low produces a higher pressure gradient with wind spiralling inward.
Frontal systems are driven by boundaries and temperature gradients, but often the frontal systems across B.C. are attached to the main low
Frontal systems are driven by boundaries and temperature gradients, but often the frontal systems across B.C. are attached to the main low
December 25, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Fantastic question. Winds around a low are caused by the pressure gradient force, a deeper low produces a higher pressure gradient with wind spiralling inward.
Frontal systems are driven by boundaries and temperature gradients, but often the frontal systems across B.C. are attached to the main low
Frontal systems are driven by boundaries and temperature gradients, but often the frontal systems across B.C. are attached to the main low
Storm fatigue at its peak: A 975 hPa low south of Tofino is forecast for Boxing Day, far inside 130°W. Another round of damaging winds and widespread power outages are expected. #BCStorm
December 24, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Storm fatigue at its peak: A 975 hPa low south of Tofino is forecast for Boxing Day, far inside 130°W. Another round of damaging winds and widespread power outages are expected. #BCStorm
So, next weekend, the western shores of Hudson Bay will experience temperatures up to 28 degrees above normal, and rainfall will likely be reported across the bay.
December 24, 2024 at 8:17 PM
So, next weekend, the western shores of Hudson Bay will experience temperatures up to 28 degrees above normal, and rainfall will likely be reported across the bay.
Tonight, cheers.
December 23, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Tonight, cheers.
There is a very high risk of outages for northern sections of the Strait of Georgia, where 100-110 km/h wind gusts are possible over the immediate coastline. Please stay safe! #BCStorm
December 23, 2024 at 7:38 PM
There is a very high risk of outages for northern sections of the Strait of Georgia, where 100-110 km/h wind gusts are possible over the immediate coastline. Please stay safe! #BCStorm
Remarkable satellite presentation on a rapidly developing low, with a final destination south of Haida Gwaii pre-dawn Tuesday at 960 hPa. #BCStorm
December 23, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Remarkable satellite presentation on a rapidly developing low, with a final destination south of Haida Gwaii pre-dawn Tuesday at 960 hPa. #BCStorm
Over 50 mm on the 17-18, super wet by YYJ's standards
December 21, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Over 50 mm on the 17-18, super wet by YYJ's standards
Carefully watching a powerful low approach the NW tip of Vancouver Island pre-dawn Christmas Eve. A low inside 130°W with this pressure normally spells pretty big trouble with power outages and damage for Vancouver Island. #BCStorm
December 21, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Carefully watching a powerful low approach the NW tip of Vancouver Island pre-dawn Christmas Eve. A low inside 130°W with this pressure normally spells pretty big trouble with power outages and damage for Vancouver Island. #BCStorm
Name three space shuttles.
December 15, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Name three space shuttles.
Classic windstorm for the Lower Mainland on Saturday, with gusts over 90 km/h across the SW, but 80+ km/h wind gusts are fair game well inland. #BCStorm
December 14, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Classic windstorm for the Lower Mainland on Saturday, with gusts over 90 km/h across the SW, but 80+ km/h wind gusts are fair game well inland. #BCStorm
Peak winds for most are Saturday morning, easing later Saturday afternoon and evening. For those venturing to the beaches, sustained winds likely touch 70 km/h, the speed where walking and standing becomes more difficult.
December 14, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Peak winds for most are Saturday morning, easing later Saturday afternoon and evening. For those venturing to the beaches, sustained winds likely touch 70 km/h, the speed where walking and standing becomes more difficult.
Widespread power outages are likely, with over a quarter of a million residents potentially losing power. Classic track with the low weakening just northwest of Tofino. Lots of ferry cancellations through through Saturday.
December 14, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Widespread power outages are likely, with over a quarter of a million residents potentially losing power. Classic track with the low weakening just northwest of Tofino. Lots of ferry cancellations through through Saturday.
The streak of windstorms continues… (1/3🧵) #BCStorm
The forecast is straightforward: if you live along the water, expect wind gusts of up to 100 km/h. The North Island will see much less impact compared to the recent bomb cyclone.
The forecast is straightforward: if you live along the water, expect wind gusts of up to 100 km/h. The North Island will see much less impact compared to the recent bomb cyclone.
December 14, 2024 at 1:39 AM
The streak of windstorms continues… (1/3🧵) #BCStorm
The forecast is straightforward: if you live along the water, expect wind gusts of up to 100 km/h. The North Island will see much less impact compared to the recent bomb cyclone.
The forecast is straightforward: if you live along the water, expect wind gusts of up to 100 km/h. The North Island will see much less impact compared to the recent bomb cyclone.
Trash 🤝 Compost
December 8, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Trash 🤝 Compost
God I wish. I’m too busy biking these days.
December 5, 2024 at 3:35 PM
God I wish. I’m too busy biking these days.
Reposted by Tyler Hamilton
Heavy fog through the #Chehalis Valley with limited visibility… use caution, slow down, and make sure your headlights are on if travelling in that area or whenever travelling in fog!
#ShareYourWeather #WAwx
#ShareYourWeather #WAwx
December 2, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Heavy fog through the #Chehalis Valley with limited visibility… use caution, slow down, and make sure your headlights are on if travelling in that area or whenever travelling in fog!
#ShareYourWeather #WAwx
#ShareYourWeather #WAwx
Surface air quality can be impacted with the warm air aloft acting as a “lid,” trapping fine particulate matter.
November 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Surface air quality can be impacted with the warm air aloft acting as a “lid,” trapping fine particulate matter.
Want to escape the gloom? Up, up and away!
November 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Want to escape the gloom? Up, up and away!
Here’s the classic result—our marine layer blanket gets extra cozy along the coast.
November 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Here’s the classic result—our marine layer blanket gets extra cozy along the coast.
Meet our Pacific Northwest high-pressure ridge that’s forecast over the coming days.
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Why a B.C. ridge in December isn’t as sunny as you think - The Weather Network
As we start December, high pressure is settling across the province, but it’s not sunny days ahead. We dive into the reasons why
www.theweathernetwork.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Meet our Pacific Northwest high-pressure ridge that’s forecast over the coming days.
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Reposted by Tyler Hamilton
A person on a bicycle is by far the most energy-efficient among animals and machines per distance traveled relative to body weight. The bicycle is magic.
www.jstor.org/stable/24923...
www.jstor.org/stable/24923...
November 24, 2024 at 11:12 PM
A person on a bicycle is by far the most energy-efficient among animals and machines per distance traveled relative to body weight. The bicycle is magic.
www.jstor.org/stable/24923...
www.jstor.org/stable/24923...
Brilliant piece.
November 25, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Brilliant piece.
My childhood in a meal.
November 23, 2024 at 12:13 AM
My childhood in a meal.