An atmospheric river system is approaching coastal British Columbia. Rainfall is expected to begin during the day on Friday, with a prolonged period of rainfall forecast to extend through into Sunday. Rivers are anticipated to rise rapidly in response to rainfall on Friday, through Saturday and into Sunday. Fast-flowing rivers pose increased risk to life safety. The River Forecast Centre continues to monitor the conditions and will provide updates as conditions warrant.
Stay up to date at http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm
Heavy rain expected today and continuing Saturday.
Where: Metro Vancouver, northern areas of Fraser Valley West, Howe Sound, and sections of the Sea-to-Sky highway south of Whistler.
When: Today and Saturday.
What: Storm totals of 40 to 70 mm are expected in Metro Vancouver and near the mountains of Fraser Valley West, with higher amounts potentially exceeding 100 mm over the North Shore Mountains. In the Sea-to-Sky corridor, totals of 70 to 100 mm are possible.
Hazards:
Remarks: A strong fall storm system will direct an atmospheric river towards the South Coast, bringing heavy rain to the region. Rain will begin this morning and intensify through the afternoon and evening, with the heaviest rain expected Saturday morning and early afternoon. Rain should ease Saturday evening, though a second pulse of rain is expected Sunday.
Ahead of the storm, ensure that drains are clear of leaves and debris and secure loose objects out-of-doors.
Keep up to date at Environment Canada: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=49.702,-123.147
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October 18, 2024
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