Mount Regan (British Columbia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Regan |
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Mount Regan, east aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,976 m (6,483 ft) |
| Prominence | 162 m (531 ft) |
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 Mount Regan
Location in British Columbia
Mount Regan
Location in Canada
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| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Vancouver Island Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92F/11 |
Mount Regan is a cool mountain located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It's about 32 kilometers (20 miles) west of Courtenay. You can find it just 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) north of Mount Albert Edward. Mount Regan is part of the Vancouver Island Ranges, which are the southern mountains of the larger Insular Mountains chain.
Climate Around Mount Regan
Mount Regan is in a place with a "marine west coast" climate. This means it's often wet and mild, like many coastal areas in western North America.
How Weather Forms
Most of the weather here comes from the Pacific Ocean. When wet air from the ocean travels east and hits the mountains, it has to rise. As this air goes up, it cools down. This cooling makes the moisture in the air turn into rain or snow. This process is called orographic lift.
Temperatures and Best Time to Visit
Because of this, the mountains get a lot of rain and snow. Winter months especially see heavy snowfall. It can get really cold, sometimes below −20 °C. With the wind, it can feel even colder, like −30 °C! If you want to climb Mount Regan, the best time is usually from July to September. The weather is much nicer and more stable then.
