Chris Doyle

Not paying to provide free content, Mr. Musk. Unfunded media. Trained weather enthusiast. Part time professional. Opinions my own and not always reliable

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

@alexisohanian US Billionaires should get together and institute a not-for-profit health care system. That will improve daily-life affordability for most.

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

So I'm off twitter for the foreseeable future. Thanks for the follows, and thanks to many of you who have shared with me. If you still want to see my take on LM weather #YVR you can find me at @ensembleator.bsky.social

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

1/2 I have had, for the most part, a good experience on twitter. I love weather and forecasting and have tried to share my fascination with them w/LM folks on this medium for years. But it's become too much of a political cesspool and bot farm, and I can't keep my feed clean.

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

@DB46860439 @cshasky2 @bobmackin Piss off nazi

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

@cshasky2 @bobmackin The only spoiled children I see are the orange wanna be dictator and you, you pampered twat

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

Low tide at sunset #YVR

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

@cshasky2 @bobmackin Yep, anyone could see that when a US President starts to ape the behavior of a dictator like Putin or Xi there might be hard feelings. I would not have booed but my reaction would not be to dump on my fellow Canadians either.

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

@mdt546 That's a load of twaddle, Twizzle.

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

@MiroC @mdt546 Like the meme-generating caricature that is their President?

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

@wx_washington2 That last sentence rings very true to me.

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@DaTaylor007 @MrJoKeR604 @ztisdale Tell me you don't understand the benefits that society offers in 1 whiny paragraph

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

Low lvl convergence ovr the Georgia Basin w/some aid from a digging upr trof generate flurries this AM #YVR; some may be brfly hvy. Weak convergence of NWlys ovr the strait + outflow keep chc flurries ovnite/Sun AM then dry, cold outflow thru Wed. Potential wintry WX Thu-Sat AM

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

@trute23 Probably some gradual moderation beginning next weekend

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

Profoundly Rex-blocked patterns over N America in the ensembles for the next few wks w/a persistent anomalous ridge just S of the N Pole and a trapped low/trough complex over Canada. Notice the BC W coast develops an increasing Wly flow (milder, wetter) in spite of coolness aloft

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@proflex4ever Wow!

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

Mitts/touque remain on. Wintry with a fairly light touch this wknd #YVR, then some dry/cold outflow to start the workweek on Monday. Cool/cold thru the middle of the month then signs of a pattern switch.

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

@cwaughweather @Brad604 So far the majority of ensemble members are warmer/wetter on the weekend for Abby and the Valley rather than whiter. Looks like a transition mess to me at least Fri/Sat AM

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

Negatively tilted ridge w/its axis 40N 140W to 60N 160W. Inside slider offshore nr 48N 130.5 W headg ESE. Vortmax NE BC sliding SE. These systems phase for clouds then flurries Sat AM on the front end and Sun AM on the back #YVR. A few cm. Clrg/colder Mon-Wed w/brisk outflow

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

@North2020340998 Could be nearly all rain Sat, Sun

[Randy Narine @RandyNarinee]

There’s a lot of misinformation floating around about lithium-ion batteries, so let’s set the record straight. The 18650 cells, which are the same ones used in the 2024 @Tesla Model S and X, use Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum (NCA) cathode chemistry and are incredibly stable. While failures can happen under extreme conditions, data shows that thermal runaway doesn’t typically begin until approximately 262°C, not 150°C as often claimed. Under normal conditions, these batteries are safe, reliable, and efficient.

In our test video, the 18650 cells used had already undergone significant abuse, including rapid discharge and recharging cycles, physical damage from dropping, and even being hit with a hammer. These cells were also tested without a Battery Management System (BMS), meaning there was no regulation of their temperature or voltage, another layer of safety that is standard in real-world applications. Despite this extreme treatment, thermal runaway only occurred just north of 150°C, further proving how resilient these batteries are under normal use conditions.

Too often, conclusions about lithium-ion safety are based on fear rather than facts. While no energy storage system is risk-free, we need data-driven conclusions, not emotional reactions. This is why we conduct real-world burn tests: to understand the risks factually and improve safety strategies for first responders.

We have forgotten that petroleum-based fuels went through the exact same scrutiny when they were first introduced. The concerns about explosions, handling risks, and overall safety were everywhere, but over time, with rigorous testing and safety advancements, they became the standard. We’re seeing the same process happen with lithium-ion technology today.

Instead of jumping to conclusions, we need to focus on measured analysis, real-world testing, and factual discussions. The industry needs education, not fear-driven narratives. Check out this burn test and see for yourself how these batteries actually behave. Let’s push for better solutions, better safety, and conversations based on science, not speculation.

*This video was taken in CESATs newest research lab while setting up some new heat detection systems. Thank you @CaledonFireES and @OPP_News UCRT team for observing the commission of this new lab.

#BatterySafety #LithiumIon #EnergyStorage #FireSafety #DataDriven #EVSafety #TechEvolution
@fireengineering @canadianfiremag @ONFireMarshal

[Chris Doyle @ensembleator]

@ThierryGooseBC @50ShadesofVan @MMadryga @KGordonGlobalBC @RyanVoutilainen @tessvanstraaten @jwhittalClimate @MurphTWN Il fait un froid de canard!