waterspout
Conditions are favourable for the development of waterspouts.
Where: All offshore marine regions and many inner south coast marine regions.
When: Late this evening and through Wednesday morning.
Remarks:
A robust and very unstable trough of low pressure will push through the offshore marine waters late this evening and will persist through the night. This particular set up is conducive to the potential for water spout formation.
As the trough pushes southeast towards Vancouver Island, the threat of water spout formation spreads to the inner south coast waters starting very early Wednesday morning and continuing until midday. By Wednesday midday the threat of water spout formation will have subsided as the trough pushes inland.
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Waterspouts are generally short-lived in nature, typically lasting 20 minutes or less. Waterspouts sometimes appear as funnel clouds with swirling water visible near the surface.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
From: Jan 07, 2026 04:03
Until: Jan 07, 2026 19:44
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Significant rainfall amounts, and significant snowfall accumulations possible over higher terrain.
When: Today.
Where: Metro Vancouver - Central including the City of Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster, the North Shore, and Northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge.
Remarks: A frontal system crossing the south coast is bringing rain and lowering snow levels to some areas. Rain has developed across the North Shore overnight and will spread to other parts of Metro Vancouver this morning.
Rainfall amounts across the region will range from 30 to 50 mm, with the heaviest amounts expected across the North Shore and northeast Metro Vancvouer.
Additional Hazards:
Snow levels will be relatively low. Communities at higher elevations including Burnaby Mountain, and near the Upper Levels Highway, could see some wet snow impacting the Tuesday morning commute. Amounts are uncertain at this time as snowfall levels may fluctuate with changes in precipitation intensity.
Snowfall over the recreational zones of the North Shore mountains is expected to be significant. Be prepared for winter driving conditions.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible.
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 06, 2026 13:05
Until: Jan 07, 2026 05:05
snowfall
Significant snowfall impacting morning commute.
What: 10 to 15 cm of snow.
Where: Malahat highway near the summit.
When: This morning.
Additional remarks: A frontal system crosses the South Coast today bringing heavy precipitation. With snow levels dropping to 300 m, significant snowfall of 10 to 15cm is forecast for this morning. As precipitation rates ease late this morning, snow will shift back to rain.
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Travel will likely be challenging. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
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 06, 2026 15:18
Until: Jan 06, 2026 22:04
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Significant rainfall amounts, and significant snowfall accumulations over higher terrain.
When: Beginning tonight and continuing through Tuesday.
Where: Metro Vancouver - Central including the City of Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster, the North Shore, and Northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge.
Remarks: A strong frontal system will push into the region this evening with light to moderate rain beginning near midnight. By Tuesday morning, the rain will have intensified and will continue at times heavy until later Tuesday afternoon. Rainfall amounts near the Northshore mountains will likely range from 50 to 60 mm while central regions of Vancouver can expect up to 50 mm.
Additional Hazards:
Snow levels will be relatively low. Communities at higher elevations including Burnaby Mountain, and near the Upper Levels Highway, could see some wet snow impacting the Tuesday morning commute. Amounts are uncertain at this time with the fluctuating snowfall levels.
Snowfall over the recreational zones of the North Shore mountains is expected to be significant. Be prepared for winter driving conditions.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible.
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 06, 2026 00:29
Until: Jan 06, 2026 16:29
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 03, 2026 14:02
Until: Jan 04, 2026 06:02
fog
Near zero visibility in fog is expected.
What: Areas of fog reducing visibility to near zero.
Where: East Vancouver Island, and Sunshine Coast
When: Now until Thursday morning.
Remarks: A ridge of high pressure has settled over Vancouver Island. Cool, humid marine air is trapped under a warm, stagnant airmass aloft. This will result in areas of dense fog for East Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast tonight. Conditions are expected to improve Thursday morning when temperatures start rising and mixing near the surface helps the fog to dissipate.
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Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. 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: Dec 31, 2025 23:41
Until: Jan 01, 2026 15:41
fog
Near zero visibility in fog is expected.
What: Widespread fog reducing visibility to near zero.
Where: Metro Vancouver.
When: Now until Thursday morning.
Remarks: A ridge of high pressure has settled over the Vancouver region. Cool, humid marine air is trapped under a warm, stagnant airmass aloft. This results in patchy fog across Metro Vancouver today. Tonight, the fog will become more widespread as temperatures drop. Conditions are expected to improve Thursday morning when temperatures start rising and mixing near the surface helps the fog to dissipate.
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Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. 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: Dec 31, 2025 19:25
Until: Jan 01, 2026 11:25
fog
Near zero visibility in fog is expected.
What: Widespread fog reducing visibility to near zero.
Where: Metro Vancouver.
When: Now through late this morning.
Remarks: A ridge of high pressure is settling over the Vancouver region. Cool, humid marine air is trapped under a warm, stagnant airmass aloft. This results in widespread fog across Metro Vancouver. Conditions are expected to improve late this morning when temperatures start rising and mixing near the surface helps the fog to dissipate.
###
Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. 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: Dec 31, 2025 08:49
Until: Dec 31, 2025 22:41
snowfall
What: Snowfall amounts 5 cm over inland sections.
Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay
When: Early this morning
Additional information:
A frontal system will remain over East Vancouver Island near Parksville tonight. Periods of snow will continue over the inland sections early this morning before the front exits the region.
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Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be 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: Dec 26, 2025 12:43
Until: Dec 27, 2025 01:42
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Northerly outflow winds of 70 km/h gusting to 90.
When: Tonight to early Wednesday afternoon.
Where: Southern areas of Howe Sound, including Bowen Island.
Additional information: A building ridge of high pressure over the B.C. interior and an approaching area of low pressure moving northwards along the Washington coast will lead to increasing outflow winds through Howe Sound tonight.
Winds are expected to peak between Wednesday morning and early afternoon.
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Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.
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: Dec 24, 2025 05:50
Until: Dec 24, 2025 21:50
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Winds southeast 70 gusting to 90 km/h.
When: Now until early this evening.
Where: Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta, Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley, Southern Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast
Remarks: A frontal system moving across the Inner South Coast is bringing strong winds to areas near the water. Southeasterly winds of 70 gusting to 90 km/h have developed over southern sections of Metro Vancouver near the Strait of Georgia, especially Tsawwassen and Boundary Bay, and over the Southern Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast.
Winds will become southwesterly and ease early this evening will the passage of the front.
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Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.
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: Dec 22, 2025 23:24
Until: Dec 23, 2025 07:03
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Winds southeast 70 gusting to 90 km/h.
When: Now until early this evening.
Where: Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta, Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley, Southern Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast
Remarks: A frontal system moving across the Inner South Coast is bringing strong winds to areas near the water. Southeasterly winds of 70 gusting to 90 km/h have developed over southern sections of Metro Vancouver near the Strait of Georgia, especially Tsawwassen and Boundary Bay, and over the Southern Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast.
Winds will become southwesterly and ease early this evening with the passage of the front.
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Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.
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: Dec 22, 2025 23:43
Until: Dec 23, 2025 07:01
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Winds southeast 70 gusting to 90 km/h.
When: Late this afternoon to early this evening.
Where: Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta, Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley, Southern Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast
Remarks: A frontal system will move across the Inner South Coast today bringing strong winds to areas near the water. Winds are forecast to rise to southeast 70 gusting to 90 km/h late this afternoon over southern sections of Metro Vancouver near the Strait of Georgia, especially Tsawwassen and Boundary Bay. Southeasterly winds of 70 gusting to 90 km/h are also expected for the Southern Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast.
Winds will ease early this evening will the passage of the front.
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Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.
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: Dec 22, 2025 16:27
Until: Dec 23, 2025 06:03
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
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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: Dec 22, 2025 12:54
Until: Dec 23, 2025 04:54
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Winds 70 gusting to 90 km/h.
When: Late this afternoon to early this evening.
Where: Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta, Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley.
Remarks: A frontal system will move across the Inner South Coast today bringing strong winds to areas near the water. Winds are forecast to rise to southeast 70 gusting to 90 km/h late this afternoon over southern sections of Metro Vancouver near the Strait of Georgia, especially Tsawwassen and Boundary Bay. Winds will ease early this evening will the passage of the front.
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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: Dec 22, 2025 12:54
Until: Dec 23, 2025 04:54
wind
Damaging winds are no longer expected.
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From: Dec 23, 2025 02:07
Until: Dec 23, 2025 03:07
weather
Strong southwesterly winds are expected.
What:
Additional tree damage and utility outages possible due to saturated soils and continued rainfall.
Where: East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay, Fanny Bay, Duncan and Nanaimo, and southern section of Inland Vancouver Island.
When: Now through this evening.
Remarks: A strong low pressure system is tracking across the South Coast this evening. In its wake, strong southwesterly winds 50 km/h gusting to 80 are developing early this evening. Winds will gradually ease late this evening.
Local utility outages may occur. Parks and forests will likely sustain some damage. There is a risk to injury from flying or falling debris.
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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: Dec 19, 2025 01:19
Until: Dec 19, 2025 14:26
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm.
When: Now until overnight tonight.
Where: Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver, Howe Sound, Fraser Valley - west and central including Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
Remarks: Another round of precipitation brought about by a Pacific frontal system, fuelled with an atmospheric river will bring more rain to parts of southwestern B.C. Total rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm are forecast before the heavy rain tapers to showers overnight tonight.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Local utility outages are possible. 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: Dec 17, 2025 00:23
Until: Dec 17, 2025 16:23
weather
Strong westerly wind gusts to 80 km/h are expected.
Where: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford, Howe Sound, Inland Vancouver Island near Cowichan Valley, and East Vancouver Island near Duncan.
When: Late this evening to early Wednesday morning.
Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across the South Coast tonight. In the wake of the front, strong westerly wind gusts will develop over parts of these regions beginning late this evening. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damage, local power outages and travel delays. Winds will ease but remain gusty early Wednesday morning as the front tracks into the B.C. interior.
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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: Dec 16, 2025 20:57
Until: Dec 17, 2025 12:57
rainfall
Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm.
When: Now until late this evening.
Where: East Vancouver Island near Duncan, Southern Gulf Islands, Greater Victoria and Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay.
Remarks: Another round of precipitation brought about by a Pacific frontal system, fuelled with an atmospheric river will bring more rain to Vancouver Island. Periods of rain, heavy at times, will bring 40 to 60 mm of rain by late this evening before the rain tapers off to a few showers.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.
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: Dec 17, 2025 00:16
Until: Dec 17, 2025 12:04
rainfall
Significant rainfall is no longer expected.
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From: Dec 09, 2025 03:31
Until: Dec 17, 2025 11:49
rainfall
What: Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm.
When: Now until this evening.
Where: East Vancouver Island near Duncan, Southern Gulf Islands, Greater Victoria and Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay.
Remarks: Another round of precipitation brought about by a Pacific frontal system, fuelled with an atmospheric river will bring more rain to Vancouver Island. Periods of rain will become heavy at times early this afternoon. 40 to 60 mm of rain is expected by late this evening before the rain tapers off to a few showers.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.
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: Dec 16, 2025 19:34
Until: Dec 17, 2025 11:34
weather
Strong westerly wind gusts to 80 km/h are expected.
Where: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford, Howe Sound, Inland Vancouver Island near Cowichan Valley, and East Vancouver Island near Duncan.
When: Late this evening to early Wednesday morning.
Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across the South Coast tonight. In the wake of the front, strong westerly wind gusts will develop over parts of these regions beginning late this evening. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damages, local power outages and travel delay. Winds will ease but remain gusty early Wednesday morning as the front tracks into interior B.C.
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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: Dec 16, 2025 19:32
Until: Dec 17, 2025 11:32
weather
Strong southwesterly wind gusts are expected.
Where: Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley.
When: Near midnight tonight to early Wednesday morning.
Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across the Lower Mainland tonight. In the wake of the front, strong southwesterly wind gusts will develop over parts of these regions near midnight tonight. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damages, local power outages and travel delay. Winds will ease early Wednesday morning as the front tracks inland.
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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: Dec 16, 2025 13:01
Until: Dec 17, 2025 05:01
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts of 50 - 70 mm.
When: This morning until overnight tonight.
Where: Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver, Howe Sound, Fraser Valley - west and central including Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
Remarks: Another round of precipitation brought about by a Pacific frontal system, fuelled with an atmospheric river will bring more rain to parts of southwestern B.C today. Periods of rain this morning will become heavy at times with the arrival of the frontal system later this afternoon. Heavy rain will continue through this evening before tapering off to showers overnight tonight.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Local utility outages are possible. 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: Dec 16, 2025 12:44
Until: Dec 17, 2025 04:44
rainfall
What: Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm.
When: Now until this evening.
Where: East Vancouver Island near Duncan, Southern Gulf Islands, Greater Victoria and Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay.
Remarks: Another round of precipitation brought about by a Pacific frontal system, fuelled with an atmospheric river will bring more rain to Vancouver Island. Periods of rain will begin this morning then becoming heavy at times by early afternoon. 40 to 60 mm of rain is expected by this evening before the rain tapers off to a few showers.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible.
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: Dec 16, 2025 12:37
Until: Dec 17, 2025 04:37
rainfall
What: Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm.
When: Now until this evening.
Where: East Vancouver Island near Duncan, Southern Gulf Islands, Greater Victoria and Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay.
Remarks: Another round of precipitation brought about by a Pacific frontal system, fuelled with an atmospheric river will bring more rain to Vancouver Island. Periods of rain will begin this morning then becoming heavy at times by early afternoon. 40 to 60 mm of rain is expected by this evening before the rain tapers off to a few showers.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
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: Dec 16, 2025 12:37
Until: Dec 17, 2025 04:37
wind
Westerly winds gusting to 100 km/h are expected.
Where: West Vancouver Island, Southern Gulf Islands, Greater Victoria and Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay.
When: This evening until early Wednesday morning.
Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across Vancouver Island tonight. In the wake of the front, strong westerly winds will develop over southern Vancouver Island with gusts up to 100 km/h. Winds will ease early Wednesday morning as the front tracks inland.
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Local utility outages are possible.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
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: Dec 16, 2025 12:36
Until: Dec 17, 2025 04:36
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts of 50 - 70 mm.
When: Overnight tonight until early Wednesday morning.
Where: Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver, Fraser Valley - west and central including Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
Remarks: Another round of precipitation brought about by a Pacific frontal system, fuelled with an atmospheric river will bring more rain to parts of southwestern B.C. Rain will begin overnight tonight and the intensity will increase with the arrival of the frontal system early Tuesday morning. Rainfall intensity drops through the day but picks back up Tuesday afternoon.
Strong gusty winds will accompany the frontal system. South-southeasterly winds will give way to stronger southwesterly winds Tuesday afternoon. These winds will remain strong until early Wednesday morning.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Local utility outages are possible. 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: Dec 16, 2025 06:12
Until: Dec 16, 2025 22:12
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts of 80 to 120 mm.
When: Now to early this afternoon.
Where: Inland and West Vancouver Island.
Remarks: A strong frontal system is bringing significant rain to the west coast of Vancouver Island. Heavy rain will continue with a southwesterly flow raising freezing levels to near 2800 metres this morning.
Rain will ease this afternoon as the system moves off.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars.
Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.
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: Dec 15, 2025 10:54
Until: Dec 16, 2025 00:02
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts near 60 mm.
When: Tonight until near noon Monday.
Where: Between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay.
Remarks: A frontal system over Vancouver Island has arrived over Vancouver Island. Southwesterly flow associated with the front will push a plume of moisture across Vancouver Island and cause heavy rain to fall between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay. Freezing levels are expected to rise to near 2700 metres late overnight before falling with the passage of the front on Monday afternoon.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.
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: Dec 15, 2025 00:24
Until: Dec 15, 2025 16:24
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts of 80 to 120 mm.
When: Late this afternoon to early Monday afternoon.
Where: Inland and West Vancouver Island.
Remarks: A stronger frontal system will arrive this afternoon bringing significant rain to the west coast of Vancouver Island. The heaviest rain will be tonight with a southwesterly flow raising freezing levels to near 2800 metres overnight.
Rain will ease on Monday afternoon as the system moves off.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. 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: Dec 14, 2025 21:38
Until: Dec 15, 2025 13:38
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts near 50 mm.
When: Tonight through Monday afternoon.
Where: Between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay.
Remarks: While light to moderate rainfall occurs this morning, a stronger frontal system will reach Vancouver Island this afternoon. Southwesterly flow associated with the front will push a plume of moisture across Vancouver Island and cause heavy rain to fall between Qualicum Beach and Fanny Bay. Freezing levels are expected to rise to near 2700 metres late overnight before falling with the passage of the front on Monday afternoon.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.
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: Dec 14, 2025 13:33
Until: Dec 15, 2025 05:33
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts near 120 mm.
When: Late this afternoon to early Monday afternoon.
Where: West Vancouver Island.
Remarks: While light to moderate rainfall occurs this morning, a stronger frontal system will arrive this afternoon bringing significant rain to the west coast of Vancouver Island. The heaviest rain will be tonight with a southwesterly flow raising freezing levels to near 2800 metres overnight.
Rain will ease on Monday afternoon as the system moves off.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.
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: Dec 14, 2025 13:00
Until: Dec 15, 2025 05:00
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts near 100 mm.
When: late this afternoon to early Monday afternoon.
Where: West Vancouver Island.
Remarks: A strong frontal system will arrive this afternoon bringing heavy rain to the area. Rain will ease early Monday afternoon as the system moves off.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.
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: Dec 14, 2025 00:20
Until: Dec 14, 2025 16:20
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Westerly winds near 60 km/h gusting to 90 km/h.
When: Now into this evening.
Where: Areas near Juan de Fuca Strait including Victoria Harbour.
Additional information:
A frontal system continues to move across the South Coast. Near Juan de Fuca Strait, strong westerly winds have developed and will continue until later this evening when the system moves further off to the southeast.
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Local utility outages are possible.
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: Dec 09, 2025 00:11
Until: Dec 09, 2025 08:59
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
###
Local utility outages are possible.
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: Dec 09, 2025 00:11
Until: Dec 09, 2025 08:59
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: 50 to 80 mm of rain.
When: Now to this evening.
Where:
- Northern sections of Metro Vancouver including including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.
- Howe Sound
- Sea to Sky Highway from Squamish to Brandywine.
Additional information:
A moisture laden frontal system is bringing periods of heavy rain to the South Coast today. Amounts will vary but between 50 to 80 mm of precipitation can be expected before the heavy rain eases to a few showers this evening with the passage of the system.
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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: Dec 08, 2025 20:28
Until: Dec 09, 2025 08:29
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
###
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: Dec 08, 2025 20:28
Until: Dec 09, 2025 08:29
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: 50 to 70 mm of rain.
When: Now to this evening.
Where:
- Northern sections of Metro Vancouver including including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.
- Howe Sound
- Sea to Sky Highway from Squamish to Brandywine
Additional information:
A frontal system will bring rain to the south coast today. Periods of rain will intensify to heavy rain by later this morning.
Heavy rain will ease this evening with the passage of the system.
###
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: Dec 08, 2025 13:10
Until: Dec 09, 2025 05:10
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What: Westerly winds near 60 km/h gusting to 90 km/h.
When: This afternoon to this evening.
Where: Areas near Juan de Fuca Strait including Victoria Harbour.
Additional information:
A frontal system will move across the south coast today. Over Greater Victoria, light to moderate southeast winds will shift to strong westerly winds this afternoon with the passage of the system.
Strong winds will ease in the evening.
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Local utility outages are possible.
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: Dec 08, 2025 12:59
Until: Dec 09, 2025 04:59
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: 50 to 70 mm of rain.
When: Tonight to Monday evening.
Where:
- Northern sections of Metro Vancouver including including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.
- Howe Sound
- Sea to Sky Highway from Squamish to Brandywine
Additional information:
A frontal system will bring rain to the south coast tonight and Monday. Periods of light rain starting tonight will intensify to heavy rain by Monday morning.
Heavy rain will ease Monday evening with the passage of the system.
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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: Dec 07, 2025 23:50
Until: Dec 08, 2025 15:50
