B.C. windstorm that left thousands without power eases, but arctic outflow up next for Vancouver Island
A large arbutus tree is seen toppled in Central Saanich following an overnight windstorm on Vancouver Island. Feb 21, 2023.
The majority of the roughly 50,000 BC Hydro customers who lost power on Vancouver Island during an overnight windstorm have had their power restored. As of 7:15 a.m., only 2.756 homes and businesses were still without electricity on the South Island, and fewer than 20 were dealing with outages on the North Island.
BC Hydro said in an alert Monday night that crews would be working “around the clock” to repair damage and restore electricity, though it acknowledged some would be without power throughout the night., hit hard late Monday, downing trees that toppled power lines and causing widespread power outages, with most of them on the South Island.
Environment Canada has since rescinded its wind warnings and special weather statements for Vancouver Island, and previously said wind was expected to ease by Tuesday morning.
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