Meteoroll Weather

Moderate rain and strong winds Where: Metro Vancouver When: Today Hazards: - Power outages are possible from tree damage due to strong winds. - Travel may become difficult due to water pooling on roads, poor traction due to fallen leaves and reduced visibility in heavy rain. - Localized flooding may occur as strong winds scatter leaves and cause water buildup due to blocked drains. - Watch for rapidly rising river and stream levels. Remarks: A strong frontal system will move across the Lower Mainland today. Southeast winds of 60 gusting to 80 km/h will affect southern sections of Metro Vancouver this morning. Winds will ease in the afternoon as the front moves into the interior of the province. Moderate rain forecast today for Metro Vancouver. Rainfall amounts for most areas are expected to be from 10 to 20 mm with near 30 mm closer to the mountains. Rain will taper to a few showers by Friday evening. ### 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.

Rain, at times heavy, is expected. What: 40 to 70 mm of rain. When: This morning. Where: Howe Sound. Remarks: A strong frontal system is crossing Vancouver Island this morning. Heavy rain over Howe Sound will taper to a few showers this morning. The highest rainfall amounts are expected around Squamish and Port Mellon in Howe Sound. Keep up to date with advisories and current streamflow conditions from the BC River Forecast Centre at: https://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm ### Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas 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.