Environment Canada says a lull this morning could be followed by re-intensifying rain as atmospheric river conditions continue into the weekend.
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Heavy rain has been soaking parts of southern British Columbia for days, and a possible lull is expected this morning before the wet conditions re-intensify later today, Environment Canada meteorologist Michael Gismondi said.
Gismondi said the pattern is part of a series of atmospheric river systems affecting the coast this week, with rainfall expected to continue into the weekend.
Orange rainfall warnings issued by Environment Canada on Monday remain in place for the Howe Sound and Sea to Sky regions, where totals of up to 160 millimetres are predicted, as well as for western and inland Vancouver Island, where amounts could top 250 millimetres.
The weather office also warned that a “strong and slow-moving” system is bringing damaging winds to central B.C., with gusts reaching around 100 kilometres an hour in some areas before easing tonight.
Environment Canada said utility outages are likely and driving may be difficult due to the risk of injury from falling debris.
B.C.’s Transportation Ministry urged drivers to monitor conditions and prepare for high winds, heavy rainfall and possible flooding in southern coastal regions for the rest of the week.
Flood watches continue to cover much of Vancouver Island and the South Coast.
On Tuesday, B.C.’s River Forecast Centre issued high streamflow advisories for southern Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley.
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