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Writer's pictureJessica Franklin

What will the latest atmospheric river bring to British Columbia?



An atmospheric river will impact British Columbia and bring a prolonged period of heavy rain to the South Coast this weekend.


Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, Whistler, Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island will see heavy rain and strong winds on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.


Total rainfall amounts of 40 to 70 mm in expected. However 100 to 200 mm is possible along the coastal mountains and over West Vancouver Island and Inland Vancouver. The rain and wind will ease by Sunday afternoon.


Southern British Columbia including the Columbia region will see heavy rain this weekend. The rain will start on Friday afternoon and continue through the weekend. Rainfall totals of 50 to 80 mm of rain is anticipated, some wet snow is possible on Friday afternoon near Rogers Pass.


Along the British Columbia and Yukon border, the first substantial snow is on the way from Thursday through Saturday. Snowfall amounts of 10 cm with up to 20 cm is expected over Swift River and Watson Lake. Fort Nelson could see similar amounts.

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