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ORANGE WARNING - RAINFALL

Impact Level: High

Forecast Confidence: High

Prolonged Atmospheric River Event Where: West Vancouver Island. When: Now until Wednesday morning. What: Total rainfall amounts near 150 mm with possible higher amounts locally reaching 200 mm. Impacts: - Prolonged heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt could lead to very enhanced responses in river systems and the potential for flooding. - Extensive water pooling on roads and washouts possible. - Enhanced risk of landslides due to saturation of the ground. Remark: An atmospheric river will remain over the South Coast of B.C. until Wednesday, bringing prolonged periods of rain. With freezing levels near 2000 to 3000 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this rainfall event. Periods of rain will be light to moderate today, and intensify this afternoon to become heavy again tonight. While this atmospheric river will exit the region on Wednesday, another series of storms is expected to impact Vancouver Island through the rest of the week. Current indications show another intense rainfall event for Thursday night into Friday morning. Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure. Stay away from rivers, creeks and culverts. 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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  • West Vancouver Island
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Current ConditionsObserved at: Race Rocks Lightstation

9°C

Wind:
N 19 km/h
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Temperature:
9.0°C
Pressure:
101.5 kPa
Dew point:
8.4°C
Humidity:
96%
Date:
Observed at:
Race Rocks Lightstation
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ForecastForecast issued:

ORANGE WARNING - RAINFALL

Impact Level: High

Forecast Confidence: High

Prolonged Atmospheric River Event Where: West Vancouver Island. When: Now until Wednesday morning. What: Total rainfall amounts near 150 mm with possible higher amounts locally reaching 200 mm. Impacts: - Prolonged heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt could lead to very enhanced responses in river systems and the potential for flooding. - Extensive water pooling on roads and washouts possible. - Enhanced risk of landslides due to saturation of the ground. Remark: An atmospheric river will remain over the South Coast of B.C. until Wednesday, bringing prolonged periods of rain. With freezing levels near 2000 to 3000 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this rainfall event. Periods of rain will be light to moderate today, and intensify this afternoon to become heavy again tonight. While this atmospheric river will exit the region on Wednesday, another series of storms is expected to impact Vancouver Island through the rest of the week. Current indications show another intense rainfall event for Thursday night into Friday morning. Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure. Stay away from rivers, creeks and culverts. 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.

In effect for:

  • West Vancouver Island
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Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Rain at times heavy
Today
10°C
Rain at times heavy. Fog patches. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature steady near 10. UV index 1 or low.
Rain at times heavy
Tonight
9°C
Rain at times heavy. Fog patches. Amount 40 to 50 mm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near 9.
Rain
Wed, 18 Mar
10°C
Rain. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Amount 10 to 20 mm except 30 mm near Port Renfrew. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming southeast 20 gusting to 40 in the morning. Temperature steady near 10. UV index 1 or low.
Night: Rain. Windy. Low 9.
Rain
Thu, 19 Mar
10°C
Rain. High 10.
Night: Rain. Windy. Low 9.
Rain
Fri, 20 Mar
11°C
Rain. High 11.
Night: Cloudy. Low plus 3.
Rain
Sat, 21 Mar
8°C
Rain. High 8.
Night: Rain. Low plus 1.
Rain or snow
Sun, 22 Mar
8°C
Rain or snow. High 8.
Night: Rain or snow. Low plus 1.
Periods of snow or rain
Mon, 23 Mar
8°C
Periods of snow or rain. High 8.
Normals:
Max10°C.Min3°C.
Sunrise:
7:24 PDT
Sunset:
19:23 PDT

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