Series of 'strong fall storms’ expected to hit B.C. this week
It looks like B.C. weather will continue to be gloomy and stormy this week.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a special weather statement Monday morning, warning that “a series of strong fall storms is expected to bring significant rainfall and strong winds to parts of the B.C. coast this week.”
ECCC expects the storms to persist from Tuesday, Nov. 10 to Thursday, Nov. 12, impacting the South Coast, Vancouver Island, the North Coast, and the Central Coast.
It added that “significant rainfall accumulations are expected,” as upslope terrain and higher elevations will receive the most rain. However, ECCC noted that they are not certain about the exact rainfall amounts and the exact area it will cover, and so will issue rainfall warnings “as the situation becomes clearer.”
“This rainfall event comes on the heels of several low-pressure systems that have moved through the region in recent days, already bringing substantial amounts of precipitation to parts of the coast,” reads the weather statement.
ECCC warned that the storms could cause “water pooling” in places with poor drainage and potentially contribute to flooding concerns.
“Communities with historically lower drainage capacity, as well as areas that have already received significant rainfall should be particularly vigilant,” reads the statement.
ECCC advised people to make sure their storm drains are clear of leaves and debris.
Vancouver’s weather forecast from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15, 2026. (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
According to ECCC, we can expect rain to resume in Vancouver on Monday afternoon through to the late evening, with about 10 to 15 mm. They are also forecasting 10 to 20 mm of rain on Tuesday, showers on Wednesday, and “periods of rain” on Thursday.