It is during these encroachments of cold air that frost occurs, along with clear skies and sunny conditions. Generally, periods of sunshine are reduced and highly variable during the winter months. By March, spring is clearly evident. Sometimes the coast is released from winter as early as February. Precipitation decreases and increased solar radiation causes temperatures to rise.
Clouds dissipate and bright sunshine can prevail quite frequently.
The incidence and severity of storms decrease as North Pacific weather patterns stabilize with the return of spring. The west coast of Vancouver Island has been endowed with a dynamic and exciting climate. Its volatility and its energy act as powerful attractants to the visitors of Pacific Rim.