rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What:
50 to 70 mm of rain.
100 mm near Courtenay.
When:
Until this afternoon.
Where:
East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River.
Additional information:
A warm front drawing in moist, subtropical air continues to produce rain, at times heavy, across East Vancouver Island today. The heavy rain will ease to showers this afternoon.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
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From: Jan 30, 2026 17:33
Until: Jan 31, 2026 00:04
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What:
50 to 70 mm of rain.
When:
Until this afternoon.
Where:
East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River.
Additional information:
A warm front drawing in moist, subtropical air continues to produce rain, at times heavy, across East Vancouver Island today. The heavy rain will ease to showers this afternoon.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 30, 2026 12:40
Until: Jan 31, 2026 00:02
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: 50 mm of rain
When: Today, and tonight.
Where: Inland Vancouver Island including Port Alberni and Highway 4.
Additional information:
A warm front drawing in moist, subtropical air will produce rain, at times heavy, across Inland Vancouver Island today, and tonight. The heavy rain will ease Thursday morning.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 28, 2026 19:05
Until: Jan 29, 2026 11:05
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What:
100 mm of rain
When:
Today, and tonight.
Where:
Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield, Highway 4.
Additional information:
A warm front drawing in moist, subtropical air will produce rain, at times heavy, across West Vancouver Island, particularly over Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield, and along Highway 4 beginning early this morning. Very strong southeast winds gusting to 90 km/h over exposed coastal sections will also accompany this front.
The heaviest rainfall rates of over 7mm/hr is expected to occur this afternoon, and tonight..
The rain will ease to periods of light rain on Thursday.
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Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 28, 2026 19:03
Until: Jan 29, 2026 11:03
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Southerly winds, 90 gusting to 110 km/h.
Where: Exposed coastal sections of northern Vancouver Island.
When: Ending this evening.
Remarks: Very strong winds are occurring ahead of a frontal system approaching the BC coast tonight. Southeasterly wind of 90 gusting to 110 km/h will decrease this evening as the pressure gradient weakens with the passage of the system.
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Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 28, 2026 01:44
Until: Jan 28, 2026 13:43
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Southerly winds, 90 gusting to 110 km/h.
Where: Exposed coastal sections of northern Vancouver Island.
When: Now, until later this afternoon.
Remarks: Very strong winds are occurring ahead of a frontal system approaching the BC coast today. Southeasterly winds 90 gusting to 110 km/h can be expected for the afternoon. These winds will decrease this evening as the pressure gradient weakens with the passage of the system.
###
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 27, 2026 18:41
Until: Jan 28, 2026 06:40
fog
Near zero visibility in fog continues.
Where:
- Inland Vancouver Island - near Port Alberni
When:
Now through Wednesday.
Remark:
A ridge of high pressure over B.C. is trapping moisture near the surface creating an area of dense fog in the vicinity of Port Alberni. While visibility may improve in the afternoons, fog is expected to redevelop each night.
The ridge is forecast to weaken and incoming weather systems will flush out the fog by mid week.
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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 20, 2026 13:08
Until: Jan 21, 2026 05:08
fog
Near zero visibility in fog continues.
Where:
- Inland Vancouver Island - near Port Alberni
When:
Now through Tuesday afternoon.
Remark:
A ridge of high pressure over B.C. is trapping moisture near the surface creating an area of dense fog in the vicinity of Port Alberni. While visibility may improve in the afternoons, fog is expected to redevelop each night.
The ridge is forecast to weaken and incoming weather systems will flush out the fog by mid week.
###
Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 20, 2026 02:01
Until: Jan 20, 2026 18:01
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, continues.
Where:
Inland Vancouver Island
When:
Tonight
What:
Near 120 to 140 mm of rain
Remarks:
An atmospheric river continues to bring rain, at times heavy, to the region. Near 90 mm of rain has been reported through the weekend. Additional rainfall amounts near 30 to 50 are expected before the heavy rain eases to periods of light rain tonight.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 12, 2026 23:55
Until: Jan 13, 2026 14:32
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, continues.
Where:
West Vancouver Island
When:
Tonight
What:
Near 170 to 250 mm of rain
Remarks:
An atmospheric river continues to bring rain, at times heavy, to the region. Near 120 to 190 mm of rain has been reported through the weekend. Additional rainfall amounts near 50 to 80 are expected before the heavy rain eases to periods of light rain tonight.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 12, 2026 23:57
Until: Jan 13, 2026 14:31
rainfall
Significant rainfall is no longer expected.
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From: Jan 13, 2026 06:31
Until: Jan 13, 2026 07:31
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, continues.
Where:
West Vancouver Island
When:
Now to tonight
What:
Near 170 to 250 mm of rain
Remarks:
An atmospheric river continues to bring rain, at times heavy, to the region. Near 120 to 190 mm of rain has been reported through the weekend. Additional rainfall amounts near 50 to 80 are expected before the heavy rain eases to periods of light rain tonight.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 12, 2026 12:47
Until: Jan 13, 2026 04:47
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, continues.
Where:
Inland Vancouver Island
When:
Now to tonight
What:
Near 120 to 140 mm of rain
Remarks:
An atmospheric river continues to bring rain, at times heavy, to the region. Near 90 mm of rain has been reported through the weekend. Additional rainfall amounts near 30 to 50 are expected before the heavy rain eases to periods of light rain tonight.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 12, 2026 12:42
Until: Jan 13, 2026 04:42
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage continue.
Where:
-North Coast - Coast including Prince Rupert
-Central Coast - Coast including Bella Bella
-North Vancouver Island exposed coastal sections
What and when:
-Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h gusting up to 120 tonight.
Remarks: Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h with gusts up to 120 over exposed coastal sections will continue into early Saturday morning.
There is an increased risk of power outages during this event.
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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 10, 2026 07:10
Until: Jan 10, 2026 17:01
flood
Abnormal high tides combined with low pressure may produce minor/moderate coastal flooding.
Elevated water levels accompanied by strong winds and waves are expected, exceeding highest astronomical tides.
What:
Risk of coastal flooding due to storm surge coinciding with high tides.
When:
This weekend, with the highest risk of coastal flooding on Sunday.
Additional information:
The South Coast is entering a period of high astronomical tides as Earth reaches perihelion (Earth's closest point to the Sun). Also, a low pressure system will cross the region this weekend. This falling atmospheric pressure will help further elevate coastal water levels beyond predicted tides, thus increasing the risk of coastal flooding.
The exact track and timing of the low pressure centre remain uncertain at the moment. Wind strength will be contingent on the position of the low.
Moderate winds and storm surge can lead to washed up debris and erosion along coastal areas. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is likely along exposed shorelines, especially in the low-lying areas. There is a risk of locally significant flooding especially where onshore winds compound on the highest tides. Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to flooding and/or debris, such as driftwood and rocks.
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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 02, 2026 19:47
Until: Jan 04, 2026 22:28
