Strong winds and lots of rain are hitting B.C. this week, along with some snow and possible flooding to top it off. The BC weather forecast has been intense lately, and this storm coming through means more power outages are likely, as well as interrupted travel.
The Weather Network said that this active pattern of weather is good news for the skiers out there at least, who will be gifted some alpine snow this week. For lower elevations though, it means intense wide gusts and rain that are bringing a “major threat” of “localized flooding and water pooling on the roads.”
“Residents are urged to clear storm drains of leaves and debris amid the ongoing miserable weather,” TWN added. Power outages through the middle of the week are also possible, as the high winds might cause tree branches to break off.
Metro Vancouver currently has wind and rainfall warnings in effect, issued by Environment Canada. The rainfall warning said that totals ranging from 50 to 90 mm are expected from Tuesday evening into Wednesday evening. The wind warning for southwest Metro Vancouver including Richmond and Delta said that wind gusts could reach 100 km/h, through Tuesday evening and ease during Wednesday morning.
Along with the stormy wet weather is heavy snowfall. TWN said that “the biggest snow of the fall season is expected in the Coquihalla and Allison passes across southwestern B.C.”
30 cm of snow is in the forecast there, possibly falling through Wednesday morning. “Mountain pass travellers can expect tricky commutes late Tuesday into Wednesday, especially through the Interior where colder pockets of air will remain,” the forecast added.
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