Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver, including the North Shore. It is also in effect for Howe Sound and the Sea to Sky Highway.
Heavy rain and strong wind expected, from Saturday night to Sunday night. Strong southeast winds are expected to develop through the Strait of Georgia for the weekend.
“An atmospheric river will bring continuous rain and mild temperatures to the south coast from Saturday night to Sunday night. Significant amounts of rainfall will fall during this period and rainfall warnings are likely to be issued as the event nears. The mild temperatures will elevate snow levels and precipitation along the highway passes will fall as rain,” notes the agency.
This can result in hazardous driving conditions. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.
