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Our world looks gorgeous from space this weekend.
Summary
NOAA's GOES-East and GOES-West satellites are showing a clear atmospheric river over British Columbia's South Coast this weekend, and the article notes contrasting recent weather across Canada such as Toronto's record snowy day on Jan. 25.
Content
Satellite images are offering broad, steady views of Earth's weather and landscapes this weekend. NOAA's GOES-East and GOES-West satellites are highlighted for their near‑realtime monitoring from geostationary orbit. The imagery clearly shows an atmospheric river bringing rain to British Columbia's South Coast. The piece also contrasts these orbital views with recent weather events across Canada.
Key facts:
- GOES-East and GOES-West are NOAA geostationary satellites positioned more than 35,000 km above the equator that provide near‑realtime monitoring.
- Satellite imagery this weekend shows an atmospheric river associated with rainy conditions across British Columbia's South Coast.
- Toronto experienced its snowiest day on record on Jan. 25 during a major storm.
- An Alberta community recorded a 20°C reading early in the year due to Chinook winds.
- Vancouver has not seen measurable snow yet this season.
Summary:
The satellite views highlight how routine orbital monitoring can reveal striking atmospheric features even on otherwise quiet days. Observations this weekend include an atmospheric river over British Columbia's South Coast and are presented alongside recent contrasts such as Toronto's Jan. 25 snow event and an Alberta Chinook that reached 20°C. Undetermined at this time.
