(Graph done with Microsoft Office Excel 2007) Information for graph: Living in Canada.(2014). The Climate and Weather of Vancouver,British Columbia. Retrieved from http://www.livingin-canada.com/climate-vancouver.html
Weather Spark.(2014). Average Weather For Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Retrieved from https://weatherspark.com/averages/28404/Vancouver-British-Columbia-Canada
Vancouver has mild winters accompanied with little snow, which is unusual for a Canadian city. The cause of this are the Rocky Mountains. The mountain blocks the cold air coming from the Arctic during the winter, making Vancouver more on the mild side. Unfortunately, other cities are not as lucky as Vancouver and face a very cold winter. Taking all of this into account, Vancouver is one of the warmest major metropolitan cities in Canada. Vancouver has one of the wettest and foggiest climates in Canada’s cities. Sometimes, it looks like the rain would never stop. Although the winters are rough with rain, summer does have it’s warm days with lots of sunshine. The city's growing season is around 221 days, starting from March and ending in November. The annual temperature range is 23°C and Vancouver's annual precipitation is 1167mm. Since Vancouver is near water, their climate is based on it too. (One of the five factors that influence climate.) Summer temperatures in the city are not as hot and the winter temperatures are not as cold as others. Due to all of these facts, Vancouver can be concluded to having a western maritime climate and a Pacific Maritime ecozone.
Over the previous 50 to 100 years, British Columbia has lost around 50% of its snow pack, adding 20% to its annual precipitation. With this quick melting snow pack and sudden increased precipitation, floods have occurred. For example, in the Fraser Valley. Looking at the map below, the valley runs through Vancouver, obviously resulting in disruption to the city itself.
Weather Spark.(2014). Average Weather For Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Retrieved from https://weatherspark.com/averages/28404/Vancouver-British-Columbia-Canada
Vancouver has mild winters accompanied with little snow, which is unusual for a Canadian city. The cause of this are the Rocky Mountains. The mountain blocks the cold air coming from the Arctic during the winter, making Vancouver more on the mild side. Unfortunately, other cities are not as lucky as Vancouver and face a very cold winter. Taking all of this into account, Vancouver is one of the warmest major metropolitan cities in Canada. Vancouver has one of the wettest and foggiest climates in Canada’s cities. Sometimes, it looks like the rain would never stop. Although the winters are rough with rain, summer does have it’s warm days with lots of sunshine. The city's growing season is around 221 days, starting from March and ending in November. The annual temperature range is 23°C and Vancouver's annual precipitation is 1167mm. Since Vancouver is near water, their climate is based on it too. (One of the five factors that influence climate.) Summer temperatures in the city are not as hot and the winter temperatures are not as cold as others. Due to all of these facts, Vancouver can be concluded to having a western maritime climate and a Pacific Maritime ecozone.
Over the previous 50 to 100 years, British Columbia has lost around 50% of its snow pack, adding 20% to its annual precipitation. With this quick melting snow pack and sudden increased precipitation, floods have occurred. For example, in the Fraser Valley. Looking at the map below, the valley runs through Vancouver, obviously resulting in disruption to the city itself.
Floods?
This map brings me to my next point. Vancouver is known for its floods, one happening not too long ago. Floods cause damages economically and personally. If a flood hits the city, roads, transportation, buildings, crops, houses, and vehicles will all be destroyed. Who will have to pay for all the damages in the end? Tax payers. Perhaps lives will also be on the line. Floods are serious and can cause stress overtime, whether it being an economical or personal problem.