weather
Strong southwesterly winds are expected.
What:
Additional tree damage and utility outages possible due to saturated soils and continued rainfall.
Where: Metro Vancouver - northeast, southwest and southeast, Fraser Valley - west and central.
When: 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 will develop 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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From: Dec 19, 2025 05:48
Until: Dec 19, 2025 10:05
weather
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From: Dec 14, 2025 13:31
Until: Dec 19, 2025 08:30
weather
Strong southwesterly winds are expected.
What:
Additional tree damage and utility outages possible due to saturated soils and continued rainfall.
Where: Metro Vancouver - northeast, southwest and southeast, Fraser Valley - west and central, Southern Gulf Islands, and Howe Sound.
When: 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 will develop 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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From: Dec 19, 2025 01:30
Until: Dec 19, 2025 08:07
weather
Strong southwesterly winds are expected today.
What:
Additional tree damage and utility outages possible due to saturated soils and continued rainfall.
Where: Metro Vancouver - northeast and southeast, Fraser Valley - west and central.
When: Late this afternoon through early this evening.
Remarks: An approaching low pressure centre will track across the south coast this afternoon. In its wake, strong southwesterly winds 50 km/h gusting to 80 will develop late this afternoon through 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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From: Dec 18, 2025 13:51
Until: Dec 19, 2025 05:51
rainfall
Heavy rain continues.
What: Rainfall amount of 50 to 70 mm
When: Today
Where: Metro Vancouver - North Shore and Northeast including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Coquitlam, Howe Sound.
Remark: A low pressure system moving across the region today will bring rain, at times heavy, to parts of Metro Vancouver and Howe Sound today. Wet flurries may mix with rain over higher terrain this afternoon with the most intense rainfall rates. The rain will end early this evening.
In the wake of the low, southeast winds will veer to strong and gusty southwest winds across Metro Vancouver and Howe Sound early this evening.
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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Local utility outages are possible.
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.
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From: Dec 18, 2025 13:28
Until: Dec 19, 2025 05:22
rainfall
Heavy rain is expected.
What: Rainfall amount of 50 to 70 mm
When: Tonight through Thursday
Where: Metro Vancouver - Northshore and northeast including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Coquitlam, Howe Sound.
Remark: A low pressure system will arrive over the South Coast tonight and track across the region on Thursday. Light rain will begin tonight, then intensify through the day tomorrow with the heaviest rainfall expected during the daytime hours. There is also a chance of wet flurries over the higher terrain on Thursday afternoon. The system is expected to pass through late afternoon to evening accompanied by strong winds. Rainfall will also ease following the passage of the system.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Local utility outages are possible.
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.
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From: Dec 18, 2025 00:13
Until: Dec 18, 2025 16:13
weather
Strong westerly wind gusts to 80 km/h are expected.
Where: Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford
When: Now to early this morning.
Remarks:
In the wake of a departing cold front, strong westerly wind gusts will continue over parts of these regions for the next couple of hours. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damage, local power outages and travel delays. Winds will ease but remain gusty early this morning as the front tracks into the B.C. interior.
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From: Dec 17, 2025 10:32
Until: Dec 17, 2025 17:13
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.
###
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.
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From: Dec 17, 2025 00:23
Until: Dec 17, 2025 16:23
rainfall
Significant rainfall is no longer expected.
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From: Nov 07, 2025 04:17
Until: Dec 17, 2025 11:49
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts of 50 to 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 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.
###
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.
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From: Dec 16, 2025 19:36
Until: Dec 17, 2025 11:36
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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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.
###
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.
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From: Dec 16, 2025 12:44
Until: Dec 17, 2025 04:44
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.
###
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.
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From: Dec 16, 2025 06:12
Until: Dec 16, 2025 22:12
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts of 50 to 70 mm except up to 150 mm for Howe Sound
When: Today.
Where: Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster, Metro Vancouver - northeast and north shore from West Vancouver to Maple Ridge, Howe Sound, Sea to Sky - Squamish to Whistler, Whistler, and Pemberton.
Remarks: A frontal system is bringing significant rain to the region. Heavy rain will continue today with freezing levels reaching 2500 metres near midday Monday. Gusty southeasterly winds will shift to southwesterly near midday today.
Rain will ease this afternoon as the system moves off.
###
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.
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From: Dec 15, 2025 12:35
Until: Dec 16, 2025 03:04
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts of 50 to 70 mm except up to 150 mm for Howe Sound
When: Today.
Where: Howe Sound, Sea to Sky - Squamish to Whistler.
Remarks: A frontal system is bringing significant rain to the region. Heavy rain will continue today with freezing levels reaching 2500 metres near midday.
Rain will ease this afternoon as the system moves off.
###
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.
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From: Dec 15, 2025 19:38
Until: Dec 16, 2025 03:00
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts 40 to 60 mm with 80 mm expected over higher terrain.
When: Today.
Where: Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford and central - including Chilliwack.
Remarks: A strong frontal system is bringing significant rain to the region. Rain, at times heavy, will continue today with freezing levels rising to 2500 metres by this afternoon. Strong and gusty southerly winds this morning shift to southwesterly this afternoon.
The rain is expected to ease by early this evening as the system moves off.
###
Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Travel delays and/or cancellations are likely. 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.
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From: Dec 15, 2025 10:42
Until: Dec 16, 2025 02:42
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
What:
Potential for a sudden gust to 90 km/h.
When:
Now until this afternooon.
Where:
Squamish, Britannia Beach
Additional information:
A strong cold front passing over the south coast will generate very strong southerly wind gusts up to 90 km/h late this morning and this afternoon.
The threat of strong gusty winds will subside early this evening.
###
Utility outages are possible. Parks and forests may sustain some damage. There is a risk of injury due to flying or falling debris.
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: Dec 15, 2025 18:58
Until: Dec 16, 2025 02:01
wind
Damaging winds are no longer expected.
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From: Dec 16, 2025 00:22
Until: Dec 16, 2025 01:22
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts of 50 to 70 mm.
When: Tonight and Monday.
Where: Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster, Metro Vancouver - northeast and north shore from West Vancouver to Maple Ridge, Howe Sound, Sea to Sky - Squamish to Whistler, Whistler, and Pemberton.
Remarks: A frontal system will arrive tonight bringing heavy rain to the region. The heaviest rainfall amounts are expected overnight into early Monday with freezing levels reaching 2500 metres near midday Monday. Gusty southeasterly winds will shift to southwesterly near midday Monday.
Rain will ease Monday afternoon as the system moves off.
###
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.
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From: Dec 15, 2025 00:19
Until: Dec 15, 2025 16:19
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts 40 to 60 mm with 80 mm expected over higher terrain.
When: Tonight and Monday.
Where: Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford and central - including Chilliwack.
Remarks: While light to moderate rainfall occurs today, a stronger frontal system will arrive tonight bringing significant rain to the region. The heaviest rainfall amounts are expected on Monday with freezing levels rising to 2500 metres by Monday afternoon. Strong and gusty southerly winds Monday morning shift to southwesterly Monday Afternoon.
The rain is expected to ease by early Monday evening as the system moves off.
###
Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Travel delays and/or cancellations are likely. 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.
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From: Dec 14, 2025 21:16
Until: Dec 15, 2025 13:16
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts of 50 to 70 mm.
When: Tonight and Monday.
Where: Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster, Metro Vancouver - northeast and north shore from West Vancouver to Maple Ridge, Howe Sound, Sea to Sky - Squamish to Whistler, Whistler, and Pemberton.
Remarks: While light to moderate rainfall occurs today, a stronger frontal system will arrive tonight bringing heavy rain to the region. The heaviest rainfall amounts are expected overnight into early Monday with freezing levels reaching 2500 metres near midday Monday. Gusty southeasterly winds will shift to southwesterly Monday afternoon.
Rain will ease Monday afternoon as the system moves off.
###
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.
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From: Dec 14, 2025 13:07
Until: Dec 15, 2025 05:07
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts 40 to 60 mm with 80 mm expected over higher terrain.
When: Tonight and Monday.
Where: Fraser Valley, Manning - Skagit Valley, Hwy 3 - Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass, Coquihalla Hwy - Hope to Merritt.
Remarks: While light to moderate rainfall occurs today, a stronger frontal system will arrive tonight bringing significant rain to the region. The heaviest rainfall amounts are expected on Monday with freezing levels rising to 2500 metres by Monday afternoon. Strong and gusty southerly winds Monday morning shift to southwesterly Monday Afternoon.
The rain is expected to ease by early Monday evening as the system moves off.
###
Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays 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.
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From: Dec 14, 2025 12:50
Until: Dec 15, 2025 04:50
weather
Wet trend continues in flood prone and affected areas.
Where: Fraser Valley, Manning - Skagit Valley, Hwy 3 - Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass, Coquihalla Hwy - Hope to Merritt.
When: Today into next week.
Additional information:
More rainfall is in store over the upcoming days for the already saturated Fraser Valley.
A weather system is expected to move onto the South Coast today with heavy rain beginning tonight. On Monday, another system arrives with a more significant push of moisture. Rainfall amounts with this system are more similar to typical fall storms and will likely range from 40 to 60 mm. Strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h will also accompany this system.
Given the impacts from the recent atmospheric river and current vulnerability, rainfall warnings may be issued Sunday.
Also, there is an increased risk of landslide activity with the additional precipitation causing further slope destabilization.
For more information on the current river and flood conditions please visit the BC River Forecast Centre at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/drought-flooding-dikes-dams/river-forecast-centre
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From: Dec 14, 2025 10:05
Until: Dec 15, 2025 02:05
weather
Wet trend continues in flood prone and affected areas.
Where: Fraser Valley, Manning - Skagit Valley, Hwy 3 - Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass, Coquihalla Hwy - Hope to Merritt.
When: This weekend into next week.
Additional information:
More rainfall is in store over the upcoming days for the already saturated Fraser Valley. The timeline is as follows:
Minimal precipitation is expected today. However, a weather system will move into the area tonight and persist into Sunday.
On Monday, another system arrives with a more significant push of moisture. Rain will intensify Sunday night and continue most of Monday. Rainfall amounts with this system are more similar to typical fall storms and will likely range from 30 to 60 mm. Strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h will also accompany this system.
Given the impacts from the recent atmospheric river and current vulnerability, rainfall warnings may be issued Sunday.
Also, there is an increased risk of landslide activity with the additional precipitation causing further slope destabilization.
For more information on the current river and flood conditions please visit the BC River Forecast Centre at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/drought-flooding-dikes-dams/river-forecast-centre
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From: Dec 13, 2025 20:35
Until: Dec 14, 2025 12:35
weather
Wet trend continues in flood prone areas.
Where: Fraser Valley.
When: This weekend into next week.
Additional information: More rainfall is in store over the upcoming days for the already saturated Fraser Valley. The timeline is as follows:
Minimal precipitation is expected today. However, another system will move into the area tonight and persist into Sunday, followed by a potentially significant push of moisture Monday and into early next week. Rainfall amounts are currently uncertain but warnings will be issued as necessary in the upcoming days.
Also, there is an increased risk of landslide activity with the additional precipitation causing further slope destabilization.
For more information on the current river and flood conditions please visit the BC River Forecast Centre at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/drought-flooding-dikes-dams/river-forecast-centre
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From: Dec 13, 2025 13:40
Until: Dec 14, 2025 05:40
weather
Wet trend continues in flood prone areas.
Where: Fraser Valley.
When: This weekend into next week.
Additional information: More rainfall is in store over the upcoming days for the already saturated Fraser Valley. A relatively weak frontal system is pushing into the Lower Mainland and is bringing light rain to the region. Although the precipitation is expected to intensify this evening, rainfall totals are predicted to be relatively light. Amount totals between 10 to 20 mm for western and central sections of the Fraser Valley, with 20 to 40 mm possible near Hope.
Minimal precipitation is expected during the day on Saturday. However, another system will move into the area Saturday night, followed by a potentially significant push of moisture Monday and into early next week. Rainfall amounts are currently uncertain but warnings will be issued as necessary in the upcoming days.
Also, there is an increased risk of landslide activity with the additional precipitation causing further slope destabilization.
For more information on the current river and flood conditions please visit the BC River Forecast Centre at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/drought-flooding-dikes-dams/river-forecast-centre
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From: Dec 13, 2025 02:04
Until: Dec 13, 2025 18:04
weather
Wet trend continues in flood prone areas.
Where: Fraser Valley.
When: This weekend into next week.
Additional information: More rainfall is in store over the upcoming days for the already saturated Fraser Valley. A relatively weak frontal system is pushing into the Lower Mainland and is bringing light rain today. Although the precipitation is expected to intensify this evening, rainfall totals are predicted to be relatively light. Amount totals between 10 to 20 mm for western and central sections of the Fraser Valley, with 20 to 40 mm possible near Hope.
Minimal precipitation is expected during the day on Saturday. However, another system will move into the area Saturday night, followed by a potentially significant push of moisture Monday and into early next week. Rainfall amounts are currently uncertain but warnings will be issued as necessary in the upcoming days.
Also, there is an increased risk of landslide activity with the additional precipitation causing further slope destabilization.
For more information on the current river and flood conditions please visit the BC River Forecast Centre at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/drought-flooding-dikes-dams/river-forecast-centre
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From: Dec 12, 2025 22:14
Until: Dec 13, 2025 14:14
weather
Wet trend continues in flood prone areas.
Where: Fraser Valley.
When: This weekend into next week.
Additional information: More rainfall is in store over the upcoming days for the already saturated Fraser Valley. A relatively weak frontal system is pushing into the Lower Mainland and will bring light rain tonight and into Friday. Although the precipitation is expected to intensify Friday evening, rainfall totals are predicted to be relatively light. Amount totals between 10 to 20 mm for western and central sections of the Fraser Valley, with 20 to 40 mm possible near Hope.
Minimal precipitation is expected during the day on Saturday. However, another system will move into the area Saturday night, followed by a potentially significant push of moisture Monday and into early next week. Rainfall amounts are currently uncertain but warnings will be issued as necessary in the upcoming days.
For more information on the current river and flood conditions please visit the BC River Forecast Centre at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/drought-flooding-dikes-dams/river-forecast-centre
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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.
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From: Dec 12, 2025 02:06
Until: Dec 12, 2025 18:06
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts near 50 mm.
When: Now through late this evening.
Where: Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta.
Remarks: An atmospheric river over the South Coast of BC is bringing heavy rain today. Warm air with the system will cause freezing levels to rise and snowmelt combined with the rain may result in high streamflows and localized flooding.
###
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 11, 2025 00:46
Until: Dec 11, 2025 13:19
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts from 40 to 70 mm.
When: Now through late this evening.
Where: Sunshine Coast (near Gibsons), Sea to Sky Highway (southern sections), Howe Sound, Metro Vancouver - central (city of Vancouver and Burnaby), southeast (Surrey and Langley), northeast (Coquitlam and Maple Ridge), and the North Shore.
Remarks: An atmospheric river over the South Coast of BC is bringing heavy rain today. Warm air with the system will cause freezing levels to rise and snowmelt combined with the rain may result in high streamflows and localized flooding.
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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 11, 2025 00:40
Until: Dec 11, 2025 10:03
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts up to 50 mm.
When: Today through this evening.
Where: Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta.
Remarks: An atmospheric river over the South Coast of BC is bringing heavy rain today. Warm air with the system will cause freezing levels to rise and snowmelt combined with the rain may result in high streamflows and localized flooding.
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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 10, 2025 17:30
Until: Dec 11, 2025 06:04
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts from 50 to 80 mm.
When: This evening through Wednesday evening.
Where: Sunshine Coast (Gibsons to Earls Cove), Sea to Sky (southern sections), Howe Sound, Metro Vancouver - central (city of Vancouver and Burnaby), southeast (Surrey and Langley), northeast (Coquitlam and Maple Ridge), and the North Shore.
Remarks: An atmospheric river will arrive on the South Coast of BC bringing heavy rain tonight through Wednesday. Warm air with the system will cause freezing levels to rise and snowmelt combined with the rain may result in high streamflows and localized flooding.
The highest rainfall amounts can be expected near the Coast Mountains with the southwest and upslope flow enhancing precipitation rates.
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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 10, 2025 00:21
Until: Dec 10, 2025 16:21
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
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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 09, 2025 23:21
Until: Dec 10, 2025 16:21
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts from 50 to 80 mm.
When: This evening through Wednesday evening.
Where: Sea to Sky (southern sections), Howe Sound, Metro Vancouver - central (city of Vancouver and Burnaby), southeast (Surrey and Langley), northeast (Coquitlam and Maple Ridge), and the North Shore.
Remarks: An atmospheric river will arrive on the South Coast of BC bringing heavy rain tonight through Wednesday. Warm air with the system will cause freezing levels to rise and snowmelt combined with the rain may result in high streamflows and localized flooding.
The highest rainfall amounts can be expected near the Coast Mountains with the southwest and upslope flow enhancing precipitation rates.
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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 09, 2025 23:21
Until: Dec 10, 2025 15:21
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: Rainfall amounts from 50 to 80 mm.
When: This evening through Wednesday evening.
Where: Sea to Sky (southern sections), Howe Sound, Metro Vancouver - central (downtown and Burnaby), southeast (Surrey and Langley), northeast (Coquitlam and Maple Ridge), and the North Shore.
Remarks: An atmospheric river will arrive on the South Coast of BC bringing heavy rain tonight through Wednesday. Warm air with the system will cause freezing levels to rise and snowmelt combined with the rain may result in high streamflows and localized flooding.
The highest rainfall amounts can be expected near the Coast Mountains with the southwest and upslope flow enhancing precipitation rates.
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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 09, 2025 19:00
Until: Dec 10, 2025 11:00
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, continues.
What: 50 to 80 mm of rain.
When: Now to Sunday morning.
Where:
- Northern sections of Metro Vancouver including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.
- Howe Sound
- Sea to Sky Highway from Squamish to Brandywine
Additional information:
A Pacific frontal system is bringing heavy rain to parts of the South Coast this weekend. Light rain or drizzle early this evening will intensify to periods of heavy rain later this evening as the cold front moves through.
Rain will ease Sunday morning with the passage of the cold front.
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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.
From: Nov 23, 2025 00:26
Until: Nov 23, 2025 16:26
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: 50 up to 70 mm of rain.
When: Midday today to early Sunday Morning.
Where:
- Northern sections of Metro Vancouver including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.
- Howe Sound
- Sea to Sky highway from Squamish to Brandywine
Additional information:
A Pacific frontal system will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Coast this weekend. Light rain or drizzle will intensify to periods of heavy rain today and ease early Sunday morning 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.
From: Nov 22, 2025 13:13
Until: Nov 23, 2025 05:13
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: 50 up to 70 mm of rain.
When: Midday on Saturday to Sunday Morning.
Where:
- Northern sections of Metro Vancouver including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.
- Howe Sound
- Sea to Sky highway from Squamish to Brandywine
Additional information:
A Pacific frontal system will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Coast this weekend.
Light rain will intensify to periods of heavy rain on Saturday and ease Sunday morning 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.
From: Nov 21, 2025 23:37
Until: Nov 22, 2025 15:37
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: 50 up to 70 mm of rain.
When: Midday on Saturday to Sunday Morning.
Where:
- Northern sections of Metro Vancouver including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.
- Howe Sound
- Sea to Sky highway from Squamish to Brandywine
Additional information:
A Pacific frontal system will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Coast this weekend.
Light rain will intensify to periods of heavy rain on Saturday and ease Sunday morning 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.
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.
From: Nov 21, 2025 23:37
Until: Nov 22, 2025 15:37
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: 40 to 60 mm of rain.
Where: Metro Vancouver - Northeast (Including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge).
When: Through late this afternoon.
Remarks: A slow moving Pacific frontal system is moving across the BC south coast. The rain will continue into this afternoon.
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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.
From: Nov 13, 2025 22:18
Until: Nov 14, 2025 08:16
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: 40 to 60 mm of rain, locally higher near Squamish.
Where: Metro Vancouver - North Shore (Including North and West Vancouver), Northeast (Including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge), Howe Sound.
When: Through late this afternoon.
Remarks: A slow moving Pacific frontal system is moving across the BC south coast. The rain will continue into this afternoon.
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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.
From: Nov 13, 2025 18:49
Until: Nov 14, 2025 08:14
rainfall
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.
What: 40 to 60 mm of rain
Where: Metro Vancouver - North Shore (Including North and West Vancouver), Northeast (Including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge), Howe Sound.
When: Beginning later this morning, continuing through Thursday.
Remarks: A slow moving Pacific frontal system will move across the BC south coast. The rain will begin near midday, and gradually intensify through the day. The heavy rain will continue tonight and Thursday, then ease Thursday night.
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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.
From: Nov 12, 2025 12:42
Until: Nov 13, 2025 04:42
