A storm watcher鈥檚 paradise landed at the shores of Greater Victoria Tuesday morning.
Karen Link and Martin Davis, with a golden retriever in tow, took in the storm along Dallas Road mid-morning on Jan. 9.
It鈥檚 the strongest storm Link has seen in two years of living here.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a storm, are you kidding me, it鈥檚 amazing,鈥� she said when asked why they came to watch.
鈥淟ook at the power of the ocean, look at the size of those logs (being thrown by the waves), it鈥檚 incredible.鈥�
Davis said they wanted to watch to experience the raw power of nature.
鈥淚t鈥檚 fantastic, this is why we live here.鈥�
High tide and extreme wind and waves closed roads and breakwaters in the region.
In Oak Bay, Beach Drive was closed from St. Patrick Street to Monterey Avenue due to heavy rainfall and high tide.
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority closed the Breakwater upper and lower pathways 鈥渄ue to current and forecasted weather conditions, and out of an abundance of precaution鈥� mid-morning Tuesday.
On the West Shore, high water flooded Delgada Road, closing vehicle access to Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park. Report downed trees or debris in regional parks online or by calling 250-478-3344.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada warned Monday that Tuesday鈥檚 high tides might create large waves due to 鈥済ale-force southwest winds, storm surge, and seasonably high tides.鈥�
It impacted shorelines along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, including Sooke and Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands, and areas near Boundary Bay in Metro Vancouver.
Heads up! Road and vehicle access to Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park is temporarily suspended due high water. The park remains open, however please use caution in the area.
鈥� CRD (@crd_bc)
Updates will be made as available here:
It's wet and windy out there! If you're heading into a regional park, be prepared for slippery surfaces & high stream flows. You can report downed trees and debris on regional trails online here:
鈥� CRD (@crd_bc)
